Postcode EH2 2AB (City of Edinburgh) Terminated May 2016

Map showing EH2 2AB and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 2AB is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in December 2008 and terminated in May 2016.EH2 2AB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EH2 2AB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 2AB as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.

The closest road name to EH2 2AB is Meuse Lane which is centered 16 m away.

The nearest bus stop is South St David Street and is 61 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 178 m away at St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 128 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 2AB is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 1.27 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 927 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

Policing for EH2 2AB 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 2AB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH2 2AB, and the approximate distance away.

Meuse Lane 16 m
South St David Street 61 m
South St Andrew Street 94 m
West Register Street Lane 117 m
Waverley Bridge 131 m
West Register Street 138 m
St Andrew Square 157 m
Register Place 169 m
North St Andrew Street 213 m
Market Street 252 m
North St Andrew Lane 269 m
Thistle Street South East Lane 269 m
Thistle Street North East Lane 272 m
St James Square 274 m
North St David Street 275 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 2AB

Introduction December 2008
Termination May 2016
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 2AB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
652 m
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
927 m
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
927 m
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
927 m
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
927 m
Scottish Parliament - All Food Locations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass and Eat Safe
March 6, 2019
1.13 km
Tinies Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
December 10, 2019
1.13 km
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
1.27 km
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
1.27 km
Gate Gourmet London Other catering premises Pass
April 3, 2019
1.52 km
Berger & Stak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 21, 2022
1.53 km
GILLESPIE NEWS Retailers - other Improvement Required
April 13, 2016
1.53 km
Harajuku Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 18, 2019
1.53 km
Khartoum Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
March 10, 2020
1.53 km
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
1.56 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
1.58 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
1.58 km
BARCLAY CHURCH Other catering premises Pass
September 12, 2007
1.59 km
BP Barclay Place Retailers - other Pass
April 5, 2022
1.59 km
Hendersons - Eat Better Live Better Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 1, 2021
1.59 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH2 2AB - Data from Apr 2022

South St David Street Bus Stop/Station 61 m
Waverley Bridge Bus Stop/Station 71 m
South St David Street Bus Stop/Station 78 m
Princes Street (Waverley Steps) Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Princes Street (Scott Mon.) Bus Stop/Station 116 m
Waverley Bridge Taxi Rank 107 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 282 m
George IV Bridge Taxi Rank 464 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 178 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 180 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 182 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 128 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 154 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 178 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.23 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.89 km
Entrance Air 10.7 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH2 2AB - Data from Dec 2021

Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 704 m
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.04 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.41 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.73 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 1.97 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.17 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.2 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.24 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.29 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.36 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.59 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.1 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3.15 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95300500
Longitude -3.19260300
OS Easting 325628
OS Northing 0673973
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3201
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 S34000193
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Old Town, Princes Street and Leith Street
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Old Town, Princes Street and Leith Street - 04
Output Area / Small Area 2B1