Postcode EH2 1BY (City of Edinburgh) Terminated May 2016

Map showing EH2 1BY and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 1BY is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in June 2001 and terminated in May 2016.EH2 1BY is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to EH2 1BY is Thistle Street North West Lane which is centered 33 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hill Street and is 102 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 292 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 556 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 1BY is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 920 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 634 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Thistle Street North West Lane 33 m
Queen Street 48 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 59 m
Thistle Street 120 m
Queen Street Gardens West 141 m
George Street 149 m
Hanover Street 157 m
Frederick Street 160 m
Queen Street Gardens East 160 m
Hill Street South Lane 178 m
Hill Street North Lane 188 m
Rose Street North Lane 189 m
Thistle Street South East Lane 207 m
Hill Street 216 m
Heriot Row 224 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 1BY

Introduction June 2001
Termination May 2016
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 1BY - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Hill Street Bus Stop/Station 102 m
Thistle Street Bus Stop/Station 108 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 109 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 110 m
Thistle Street Bus Stop/Station 126 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 239 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 257 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 392 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 292 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 293 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 295 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 556 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 591 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 605 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.08 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.52 km
Entrance Air 10.27 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 990 m
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.09 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.37 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.86 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.41 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.55 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.62 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.69 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.75 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.81 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.04 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3.22 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.24 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95426700
Longitude -3.19957600
OS Easting 325195
OS Northing 0674121
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