Postcode EH2 1EH (City of Edinburgh) Terminated July 1992

Map showing EH2 1EH and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 1EH is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in September 1985 and terminated in July 1992.EH2 1EH is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to EH2 1EH is Thistle Street North East Lane which is centered 60 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Thistle Street and is 104 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 254 m away at St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 448 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 1EH is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 1.14 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 845 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Thistle Street North East Lane 60 m
Thistle Street South East Lane 91 m
North St David Street 100 m
Thistle Street 125 m
Queen Street Gardens East 133 m
Abercromby Place 169 m
St Andrew Square 174 m
North St Andrew Lane 178 m
Hanover Street 183 m
Thistle Street North West Lane 196 m
Northumberland Street Se Lane 199 m
Queen Street 213 m
Northumberland Place Lane 231 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 234 m
North Clyde Street Lane 235 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 1EH

Introduction September 1985
Termination July 1992
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 1EH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
567 m
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
845 m
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
845 m
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
845 m
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
845 m
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
1.14 km
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
1.14 km
Scottish Parliament - All Food Locations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass and Eat Safe
March 6, 2019
1.4 km
Tinies Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
December 10, 2019
1.4 km
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
1.46 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
1.5 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
1.5 km
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
1.51 km
Parsley & Thyme Catering - West End Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 23, 2019
1.52 km
West End Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 11, 2019
1.52 km
China Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 29, 2022
1.53 km
Haymarket Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 28, 2018
1.53 km
Le Marche Francais Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 28, 2019
1.53 km
Roman Pizza Project Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2022
1.53 km
The Khukuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 24, 2022
1.53 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Thistle Street Bus Stop/Station 104 m
North St David Street Bus Stop/Station 104 m
North St David Street Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Thistle Street Bus Stop/Station 122 m
George Street (The Dome) Bus Stop/Station 137 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 297 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 404 m
Waverley Bridge Taxi Rank 433 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 254 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 256 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 257 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 448 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 453 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 499 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 2.99 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.56 km
Entrance Air 10.48 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 832 m
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 878 m
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.41 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.74 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.22 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.33 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.48 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.56 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.58 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.68 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.88 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3.04 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 3.17 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95509900
Longitude -3.19631900
OS Easting 325400
OS Northing 0674210
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

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