Postcode EH2 1AY (City of Edinburgh) Terminated April 2015

Map showing EH2 1AY and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 1AY is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in October 1980 and terminated in April 2015.EH2 1AY is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EH2 1AY 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 1AY as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.

The closest road name to EH2 1AY is North St David Street which is centered 45 m away.

The nearest bus stop is North St David Street and is 26 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 122 m away at St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 326 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 1AY is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 1.25 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 931 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

North St David Street 45 m
North St Andrew Lane 73 m
Thistle Street North East Lane 78 m
St Andrew Square 82 m
North St Andrew Street 118 m
North Clyde Street Lane 125 m
Thistle Street South East Lane 141 m
South St Andrew Street 203 m
South St David Street 217 m
Register Place 219 m
Meuse Lane 221 m
Thistle Street 223 m
Abercromby Place 227 m
West Register Street Lane 232 m
Hanover Street 243 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 1AY

Introduction October 1980
Termination April 2015
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 EH2 1AY - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

North St David Street Bus Stop/Station 26 m
North St David Street Bus Stop/Station 28 m
St Andrew Square Bus Stop/Station 78 m
Dublin Street Bus Stop/Station 93 m
George Street (The Dome) Bus Stop/Station 127 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 318 m
Waverley Bridge Taxi Rank 337 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 472 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 122 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 123 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 125 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 326 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 359 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 408 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.02 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.66 km
Entrance Air 10.61 km

Nearby Nature

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

Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 751 m
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 835 m
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.51 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.62 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.09 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.21 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.36 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.44 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.45 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.55 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.75 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 3.13 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95485800
Longitude -3.19424500
OS Easting 325529
OS Northing 0674181
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 S34000261
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