Postcode EH2 1LL (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH2 1LL and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 1LL is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. EH2 1LL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to EH2 1LL is Thistle Street which is centered 73 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Thistle Street and is 49 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 304 m away at St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 472 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 1LL is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 1.08 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 787 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Thistle Street 73 m
Thistle Street South East Lane 87 m
Queen Street Gardens East 101 m
Thistle Street North East Lane 106 m
Thistle Street North West Lane 135 m
Hanover Street 145 m
Queen Street 155 m
North St David Street 158 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 176 m
Abercromby Place 206 m
St Andrew Square 208 m
Northumberland Street Se Lane 215 m
North St Andrew Lane 237 m
Northumberland Street 253 m
Northumberland Place Lane 271 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 1LL

Introduction December 2000
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 1LL - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Thistle Street Bus Stop/Station 49 m
Thistle Street Bus Stop/Station 64 m
George Street (The Dome) Bus Stop/Station 147 m
North St David Street Bus Stop/Station 156 m
North St David Street Bus Stop/Station 168 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 268 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 352 m
Cumberland Street Taxi Rank 434 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 304 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 306 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 308 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 472 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 484 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 515 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.01 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.55 km
Entrance Air 10.43 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 873 m
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 934 m
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.39 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.77 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.27 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.39 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.52 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.59 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.62 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.71 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.92 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3.09 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 3.22 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95486500
Longitude -3.19719200
OS Easting 325345
OS Northing 0674185
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