Postcode EH15 1EG (City of Edinburgh) Terminated December 1995

Map showing EH15 1EG and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH15 1EG is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1995.EH15 1EG is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EH15 1EG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 EH15 1EG as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to EH15 1EG is Wakefield Avenue which is centered 222 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bus Depot and is 165 m away. The closest railway station is Brunstane Rail Station, 2.56 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH15 1EG is The Boathouse and is 423 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Awaiting Inspection on July 14, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Sugar House Edinburgh and is 335 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on January 11, 2022.

Policing for EH15 1EG 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 EH15 1EG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH15 1EG, and the approximate distance away.

Wakefield Avenue 222 m
Goff Avenue 306 m
Bryce Avenue 344 m
Seafield Road East 390 m
B701 8.81 km
A199 16.36 km
A90 97.18 km
A1 280.18 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH15 1EG

Introduction January 1980
Termination December 1995
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EH15 1EG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lothian Buses Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 17, 2020
119 m
Breadshare Community Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
August 7, 2019
303 m
SEAFIELD NEWSAGENT Retailers - other Pass
May 31, 2011
303 m
Seaside Food Coop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
October 7, 2021
303 m
Sugar House Edinburgh Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 11, 2022
335 m
Portobello Beach Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 5, 2020
401 m
The Boathouse Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
July 14, 2020
423 m
Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
September 24, 2018
454 m
Cafe Refresh & Tumbles Soft Play Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 16, 2015
531 m
Powerleague Portobello Community Club Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
March 1, 2022
531 m
Greek Artisan Pastries Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 7, 2022
685 m
Walker's Wee Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 11, 2020
714 m
Lou's Place x Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
January 6, 2022
723 m
Tanifiki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
June 1, 2021
741 m
The Guild of Foresters Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
February 5, 2020
741 m
STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE CO. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 29, 2008
820 m
Anna Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 9, 2019
823 m
Istanbul Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 16, 2019
823 m
Mint Refreshing Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
March 8, 2022
823 m
PREMIER CONVENIENCE STORE Retailers - other Improvement Required
May 20, 2011
823 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH15 1EG - Data from Apr 2022

Bus Depot Bus Stop/Station 165 m
Bus Depot Bus Stop/Station 172 m
Bus Depot Bus Stop/Station 189 m
Bryce Avenue Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Bryce Avenue Bus Stop/Station 248 m
Restalrig Road South Taxi Rank 1.78 km
London Road Taxi Rank 2.09 km
Foot of Leith Walk Taxi Rank 3.21 km
Brunstane Rail Station Rail 2.56 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 3.68 km
Newcraighall Rail Station Rail 3.71 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 5.14 km
Entrance Air 15.04 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH15 1EG - Data from Dec 2021

Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.31 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.43 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.51 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.51 km
East Sands of Leith Beach 2.53 km
Black Rocks Island 2.66 km
Eastern Craigs Island 2.84 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.97 km
Edinburgh Dock Inland Water 2.99 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 3 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 3.12 km
Albert Dock Inland Water 3.32 km
Middle Craigs Island 3.44 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 3.53 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 3.6 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.96063200
Longitude -3.12392600
OS Easting 329930
OS Northing 0674750
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3589
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Edinburgh East
Electoral Ward Portobello/Craigmillar
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34000248
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Portobello
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Portobello - 06
Output Area / Small Area 7A1