Postcode EH2 1AU (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH2 1AU and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 1AU is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in June 2015 and is an active postcode. EH2 1AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH2 1AU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 EH2 1AU as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.

The closest road name to EH2 1AU is Thistle Street North East Lane which is centered 51 m away.

The nearest bus stop is North St David Street and is 37 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 156 m away at St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 338 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 1AU is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 1.2 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 26, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Civerinos Slice and is 881 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

Policing for EH2 1AU 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 EH2 1AU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH2 1AU, and the approximate distance away.

Thistle Street North East Lane 51 m
St Andrew Square 65 m
North St David Street 69 m
Thistle Street South East Lane 94 m
North St Andrew Lane 123 m
North St Andrew Street 160 m
North Clyde Street Lane 175 m
Thistle Street 179 m
Hanover Street 193 m
South St David Street 196 m
Meuse Lane 216 m
South St Andrew Street 216 m
Abercromby Place 242 m
Queen Street Gardens East 242 m
Register Place 247 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 1AU

Introduction June 2015
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 EH2 1AU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
598 m
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
881 m
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
881 m
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
881 m
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
881 m
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
1.2 km
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
1.2 km
Scottish Parliament - All Food Locations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass and Eat Safe
March 6, 2019
1.3 km
Tinies Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
December 10, 2019
1.3 km
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
1.51 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
1.54 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
1.54 km
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
1.57 km
China Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 29, 2022
1.57 km
Haymarket Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 28, 2018
1.57 km
Le Marche Francais Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 28, 2019
1.57 km
Roman Pizza Project Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2022
1.57 km
The Khukuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 24, 2022
1.57 km
Gate Gourmet London Other catering premises Pass
April 3, 2019
1.58 km
Parsley & Thyme Catering - West End Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 23, 2019
1.58 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH2 1AU - Data from Apr 2022

North St David Street Bus Stop/Station 37 m
North St David Street Bus Stop/Station 57 m
George Street (The Dome) Bus Stop/Station 78 m
George Street (The Dome) Bus Stop/Station 91 m
St Andrew Square Bus Stop/Station 122 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 270 m
Waverley Bridge Taxi Rank 329 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 422 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 156 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 158 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 160 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 338 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 349 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 397 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.05 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.67 km
Entrance Air 10.57 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH2 1AU - Data from Dec 2021

Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 792 m
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 873 m
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.51 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.63 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.12 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.26 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.37 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.45 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.47 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.57 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.77 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3.05 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 3.18 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95455600
Longitude -3.19484400
OS Easting 325491
OS Northing 0674148
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6711
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith
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 S34000263
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
New Town West
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
New Town West - 01
Output Area / Small Area 2B1