Postcode EH1 1HR (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH1 1HR and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH1 1HR is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH1 1HR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH1 1HR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of EH1 1HR as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.

The closest road name to EH1 1HR is Guthrie Street which is centered 52 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Chambers Street and is 48 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 786 m away at St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 372 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH1 1HR is Parkside Bowling Club and is 1.27 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on July 31, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Civerinos Slice and is 1.23 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

Policing for EH1 1HR is covered by the Scotland police force association and Edinburgh Community Health Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EH1 1HR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH1 1HR, and the approximate distance away.

Guthrie Street 52 m
South Bridge 67 m
Blair Street 73 m
College Wynd 76 m
Niddry Street South 78 m
Robertson's Close 80 m
Cowgate 83 m
Infirmary Street 83 m
Stevenlaw's Close 95 m
West College Street 114 m
Niddry Street 116 m
Chambers Street 122 m
South College Street 122 m
High School Wynd 134 m
Drummond Street 169 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH1 1HR

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EH1 1HR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Scottish Parliament - All Food Locations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass and Eat Safe
March 6, 2019
895 m
Tinies Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
December 10, 2019
895 m
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
1.04 km
Great Grog Retailers - other Pass
April 14, 2010
1.08 km
Preston Street Primary School School/college/university Pass
October 8, 2012
1.08 km
Scottish Widows Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 25, 2020
1.19 km
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
1.23 km
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
1.23 km
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
1.23 km
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
1.23 km
John McIntyre Centre - Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 16, 2019
1.27 km
Parkside Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 31, 2019
1.27 km
Salisbury Guest House/Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
February 19, 2019
1.3 km
Sofia's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 22, 2020
1.3 km
Bits Bake Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 22, 2019
1.32 km
Garden Grove Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
August 21, 2018
1.32 km
M S NEWSAGENTS Retailers - other Pass
November 4, 2015
1.32 km
Berger & Stak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 21, 2022
1.33 km
GILLESPIE NEWS Retailers - other Improvement Required
April 13, 2016
1.33 km
Harajuku Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 18, 2019
1.33 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH1 1HR - Data from Apr 2022

Chambers Street Bus Stop/Station 48 m
South Bridge Bus Stop/Station 52 m
South Bridge Bus Stop/Station 98 m
South Bridge Bus Stop/Station 103 m
South Bridge Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Cowgate Taxi Rank 117 m
Crown Plaza Taxi Rank 214 m
Nicolson Square Taxi Rank 223 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 786 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 787 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 788 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 372 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 463 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 510 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.81 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 11.53 km
Entrance Air 11.03 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH1 1HR - Data from Dec 2021

Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 863 m
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 877 m
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.61 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 1.65 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 1.68 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 1.69 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.83 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.88 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.14 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.21 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.37 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 2.61 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.74 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.84 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.94817000
Longitude -3.18712100
OS Easting 325961
OS Northing 0673429
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1059
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Edinburgh East
Electoral Ward City Centre
Local Authority District City of Edinburgh
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council East of Scotland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000008
Travel To Work Area Edinburgh

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Edinburgh Community Health Partnership
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Lothian
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Edinburgh Community Health Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Inner city students
Subgroup: Students and commuters
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003852
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Old Town, Princes Street and Leith Street
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Old Town, Princes Street and Leith Street - 06
Output Area / Small Area 2B1