Slateford on the map

Location in City of EdinburghSlateford sits where the marker shows within the county.

40,963
Population
17,267
Households
2
Schools nearby
Create a free area profile for SlatefordDownload or embed an infographic of these statistics →

About Slateford

Slateford is a suburb located in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland, within the EH14 postcode area. It lies to the south-west of the city centre and is primarily a residential area. The suburb is well-connected to the rest of Edinburgh, with regular bus services and a railway station that provides easy access to the city and surrounding regions.

The area features a mix of housing, including traditional stone-built homes and more modern developments. Slateford is close to several local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks. The Water of Leith runs through the area, offering pleasant walking paths and opportunities for outdoor activities. Overall, Slateford serves as a convenient base for those looking to enjoy both suburban living and proximity to Edinburgh's urban attractions.

Local Data for Slateford

Dig deeper into the area around Slateford with our free postcode tools.

Food Hygiene Ratings Hygiene scores for cafes, takeaways and shops Nearest GP Surgery Find the GP surgeries closest to a postcode Compare Areas Put two areas head to head House Prices Recent sale prices and trends

Schools & Education 2 nearby View all schools

Merchiston Castle School Not applicable 0.8 miles Cargilfield School Not applicable 4 miles

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Kingsknowe Train Station 0.8 miles
Wester Hailes Train Station 1.5 miles
Haymarket Train Station 1.9 miles
South Gyle Train Station 2.2 miles
Curriehill Train Station 3.7 miles
Brunstane Train Station 5.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Craiglockhart 0 yards Kingsknowe 0.6 miles Longstone 0.6 miles Stenhouse 0.9 miles Dreghorn 1.2 miles Gorgie 1.2 miles Morningside 1.4 miles Wester Hailes 1.4 miles Saughton 1.4 miles Oxgangs 1.4 miles Swanston 1.4 miles Colinton 1.4 miles

Local Government

District City of Edinburgh
Ward Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Constituency Edinburgh South West

Frequently Asked Questions about Slateford

What is the population of Slateford?
Slateford has a population of approximately 40,963 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What postcodes cover Slateford?
Slateford is covered by the EH14 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Slateford?
There are 2 schools within easy reach of Slateford, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Slateford?
The nearest railway station to Slateford is Kingsknowe Train Station, about 0.8 miles away.

Streets in EH14 30 shown View all streets

A70 1 A71 1 Addiston Crescent 1 Addiston Grove 1 Addiston Park 1 Alcorn Rigg 1 Alcorn Square 1 Allan Park Crescent 3 Allan Park Drive 2 Allan Park Gardens 1 Allan Park Loan 1 Allan Park Road 3 Appin Lane 1 Appin Place 2 Appin Street 3 Appin Terrace 2 Armstrong Road 1 Arnott Gardens 1 Ashcroft Lane 1 Ashley Grange 1 Baberton Avenue 4 Baberton Crescent 2 Baberton Mains Avenue 1 Baberton Mains Bank 1 Baberton Mains Brae 1 Baberton Mains Cottages 1 Baberton Mains Court 1 Baberton Mains Crescent 1 Baberton Mains Dell 1 Baberton Mains Drive 15

Postcodes in EH14 50 shown View all postcodes

EH14 1AD EH14 1AF EH14 1AG EH14 1AH EH14 1AJ EH14 1AL EH14 1AN EH14 1AP EH14 1AR EH14 1AT EH14 1AU EH14 1AW EH14 1AX EH14 1AY EH14 1AZ EH14 1BA EH14 1BB EH14 1BD EH14 1BE EH14 1BF EH14 1BG EH14 1BJ EH14 1BL EH14 1BN EH14 1BP EH14 1BQ EH14 1BR EH14 1BS EH14 1BT EH14 1BU EH14 1BX EH14 1BY EH14 1BZ EH14 1DA EH14 1DB EH14 1DD EH14 1DE EH14 1DF EH14 1DG EH14 1DJ EH14 1DL EH14 1DN EH14 1DP EH14 1DQ EH14 1DR EH14 1DS EH14 1DT EH14 1DU EH14 1DW EH14 1DX