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

Map showing EH2 1LQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 1LQ is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in July 1992.EH2 1LQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to EH2 1LQ is Queen Street which is centered 29 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hill Street and is 106 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 311 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 570 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 1LQ is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 925 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 645 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Queen Street 29 m
Thistle Street North West Lane 44 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 78 m
Thistle Street 127 m
Queen Street Gardens West 128 m
Queen Street Gardens East 147 m
George Street 164 m
Hanover Street 171 m
Frederick Street 177 m
Hill Street South Lane 186 m
Hill Street North Lane 191 m
Northumberland Street South West Lane 209 m
Rose Street North Lane 209 m
Heriot Row 211 m
Thistle Street South East Lane 213 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 1LQ

Introduction August 1973
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 1LQ - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Hill Street Bus Stop/Station 106 m
Thistle Street Bus Stop/Station 112 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 128 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 129 m
Thistle Street Bus Stop/Station 129 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 258 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 276 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 406 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 311 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 313 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 314 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 570 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 605 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 614 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.07 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.5 km
Entrance Air 10.27 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 975 m
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.09 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.35 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.87 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.42 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.55 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.63 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.7 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.76 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.82 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.05 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3.2 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.25 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95443700
Longitude -3.19966200
OS Easting 325190
OS Northing 0674140
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 S34000262
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