Postcode EH2 2DX (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH2 2DX and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 2DX is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH2 2DX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH2 2DX 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 2DX as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.

The closest road name to EH2 2DX is Hanover Street which is centered 33 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hanover Street and is 30 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 183 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 390 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 2DX is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 992 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 666 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Hanover Street 33 m
Thistle Street 110 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 124 m
Thistle Street South East Lane 135 m
Rose Street North Lane 142 m
Thistle Street North West Lane 146 m
Rose Street South Lane 159 m
Princes Street 177 m
Frederick Street 190 m
George Street 193 m
Rose Street 198 m
Queen Street 209 m
Thistle Street North East Lane 212 m
St Andrew Square 228 m
South St David Street 245 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 2DX

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 2DX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
383 m
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
666 m
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
666 m
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
666 m
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
666 m
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
992 m
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
992 m
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
1.29 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
1.33 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
1.33 km
China Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 29, 2022
1.35 km
Haymarket Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 28, 2018
1.35 km
Le Marche Francais Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 28, 2019
1.35 km
Roman Pizza Project Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2022
1.35 km
The Khukuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 24, 2022
1.35 km
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
1.36 km
Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 14, 2011
1.37 km
Dimitri's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
January 28, 2020
1.37 km
Greggs Retailers - other Pass
January 28, 2020
1.37 km
Gate Gourmet London Other catering premises Pass
April 3, 2019
1.37 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Hanover Street Bus Stop/Station 30 m
Hanover Street Bus Stop/Station 51 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 77 m
Hanover Street Bus Stop/Station 102 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 119 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 95 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 205 m
Waverley Bridge Taxi Rank 378 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 183 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 185 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 188 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 390 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 422 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 458 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.19 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.68 km
Entrance Air 10.4 km

Nearby Nature

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

Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 982 m
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.05 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.53 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.69 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.27 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.45 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.46 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.52 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.59 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.64 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.88 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.12 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3.25 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH2 2DX - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95327200
Longitude -3.19746300
OS Easting 325325
OS Northing 0674008
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 S34000199
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