Postcode EH2 1HY (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH2 1HY and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EH2 1HY is North St Andrew Lane which is centered 58 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dublin Street and is 29 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 167 m away at St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 388 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 1HY is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 1.32 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 1.02 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

North St Andrew Lane 58 m
North Clyde Street Lane 84 m
North St David Street 94 m
Dublin Street 136 m
North St Andrew Street 140 m
Thistle Street North East Lane 154 m
Dublin Street Lane South 155 m
Abercromby Place 165 m
Northumberland Place Lane 183 m
Dublin Meuse 189 m
St Andrew Square 193 m
Northumberland Place 203 m
Nelson Place 203 m
Albany Street 217 m
Elder Street East 217 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 1HY

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 1HY - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Dublin Street Bus Stop/Station 29 m
North St David Street Bus Stop/Station 100 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 111 m
St Andrew Square Bus Stop/Station 116 m
North St David Street Bus Stop/Station 120 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 426 m
Waverley Bridge Taxi Rank 430 m
Cumberland Street Taxi Rank 470 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 167 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 167 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 168 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 388 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 452 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 501 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 2.91 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.59 km
Entrance Air 10.64 km

Nearby Nature

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

Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 722 m
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 722 m
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.45 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.67 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.08 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.15 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.39 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.4 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.46 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.48 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.59 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.77 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 2.89 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 3.02 km

Gas Consumption

31 meters consuming 416,959 kWh - mean 13,450 kWh : median 12,999 kWh
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Energy usage data for EH2 1HY - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95585000
Longitude -3.19384300
OS Easting 325556
OS Northing 0674291
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 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