Postcode EH2 1DJ (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH2 1DJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 1DJ is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH2 1DJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to EH2 1DJ is Thistle Street which is centered 27 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Thistle Street and is 17 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 309 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 448 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 1DJ is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 1.05 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 748 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 14.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Thistle Street 27 m
Thistle Street South East Lane 70 m
Hanover Street 96 m
Thistle Street North West Lane 108 m
Thistle Street North East Lane 124 m
Queen Street Gardens East 135 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 139 m
Queen Street 147 m
North St David Street 184 m
St Andrew Square 204 m
Rose Street North Lane 242 m
George Street 251 m
Abercromby Place 255 m
Frederick Street 256 m
North St Andrew Lane 262 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 1DJ

Introduction January 1980
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 1DJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
469 m
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
748 m
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
748 m
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
748 m
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
748 m
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
1.05 km
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
1.05 km
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
1.37 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
1.4 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
1.4 km
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
1.42 km
Parsley & Thyme Catering - West End Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 23, 2019
1.43 km
West End Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 11, 2019
1.43 km
China Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 29, 2022
1.43 km
Haymarket Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 28, 2018
1.43 km
Le Marche Francais Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 28, 2019
1.43 km
Roman Pizza Project Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2022
1.43 km
The Khukuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 24, 2022
1.43 km
Early Days Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 15, 2019
1.44 km
Scottish Parliament - All Food Locations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass and Eat Safe
March 6, 2019
1.45 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Thistle Street Bus Stop/Station 17 m
Thistle Street Bus Stop/Station 32 m
George Street (The Dome) Bus Stop/Station 128 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 139 m
George Street (The Dome) Bus Stop/Station 151 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 221 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 306 m
Waverley Bridge Taxi Rank 432 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 309 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 311 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 313 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 448 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 476 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 489 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.06 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.58 km
Entrance Air 10.41 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 922 m
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 949 m
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.43 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.75 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.27 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.41 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.5 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.58 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.62 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.7 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.92 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3.13 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.25 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH2 1DJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 14.5 Mbps 14.5 Mbps 21.74 Mbps
Upload 1.1 Mbps 1.1 Mbps 1.27 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 4.5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 16.2 1.1
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

9 meters consuming 173,308 kWh - mean 19,256 kWh : median 15,948 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

6 meters consuming 15,490 kWh - mean 2,582 kWh : median 2,480 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH2 1DJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95442800
Longitude -3.19735600
OS Easting 325334
OS Northing 0674137
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 S34000264
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