Postcode EH2 1BT (City of Edinburgh) Terminated March 2002

Map showing EH2 1BT and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 1BT is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 2002 and terminated in March 2002.EH2 1BT is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to EH2 1BT is Thistle Street North West Lane which is centered 31 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Thistle Street and is 47 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 281 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 499 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 1BT is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 975 m 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 678 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Thistle Street North West Lane 31 m
Thistle Street 56 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 68 m
Queen Street 85 m
Hanover Street 105 m
Queen Street Gardens East 142 m
Thistle Street South East Lane 143 m
George Street 182 m
Frederick Street 190 m
Rose Street North Lane 194 m
Queen Street Gardens West 200 m
Thistle Street North East Lane 201 m
Rose Street South Lane 232 m
Hill Street South Lane 232 m
Rose Street 240 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 1BT

Introduction January 2002
Termination March 2002
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 1BT - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
403 m
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
678 m
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
678 m
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
678 m
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
678 m
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
975 m
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
975 m
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
1.29 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
1.33 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
1.33 km
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
1.34 km
Parsley & Thyme Catering - West End Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 23, 2019
1.35 km
West End Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 11, 2019
1.35 km
China Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 29, 2022
1.36 km
Haymarket Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 28, 2018
1.36 km
Le Marche Francais Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 28, 2019
1.36 km
Roman Pizza Project Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2022
1.36 km
The Khukuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 24, 2022
1.36 km
Early Days Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 15, 2019
1.36 km
Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 14, 2011
1.38 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Thistle Street Bus Stop/Station 47 m
Thistle Street Bus Stop/Station 65 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 92 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 122 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 138 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 221 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 253 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 426 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 281 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 283 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 285 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 499 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 536 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 542 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.08 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.56 km
Entrance Air 10.34 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 966 m
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.03 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.4 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.8 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.35 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.49 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.56 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.63 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.69 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.75 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.98 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3.19 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.23 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95425000
Longitude -3.19855100
OS Easting 325259
OS Northing 0674118
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 S34000262
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