Postcode EH2 1HB (City of Edinburgh) Terminated December 1995

Map showing EH2 1HB and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 1HB is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1995.EH2 1HB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to EH2 1HB is Hill Street South Lane which is centered 41 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 39 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 250 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 617 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 1HB is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 780 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 489 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Hill Street South Lane 41 m
George Street 55 m
Frederick Street 69 m
Hill Street North Lane 81 m
Hill Street 90 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 133 m
Rose Street 140 m
Rose Street North Lane 145 m
North Castle Street 169 m
Thistle Street North West Lane 169 m
Queen Street Gardens West 174 m
Queen Street 180 m
Rose Street South Lane 182 m
Young Street South Lane 213 m
Castle Street 214 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 1HB

Introduction January 1980
Termination December 1995
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 1HB - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

George Street Bus Stop/Station 39 m
Hill Street Bus Stop/Station 65 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 67 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 103 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 108 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 154 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 254 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 282 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 250 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 251 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 251 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 617 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 643 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 693 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.19 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.54 km
Entrance Air 10.16 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.13 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.21 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.41 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.9 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.51 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.67 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.68 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.73 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.82 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.86 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.11 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.14 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.33 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95334400
Longitude -3.20122900
OS Easting 325090
OS Northing 0674020
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 S34000265
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