Postcode EH2 2ET (City of Edinburgh) Terminated July 2000

Map showing EH2 2ET and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 2ET is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2000.EH2 2ET is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to EH2 2ET is Rose Street South Lane which is centered 27 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Frederick Street and is 64 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 41 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 450 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 2ET is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 866 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 522 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Rose Street South Lane 27 m
Princes Street 40 m
Rose Street North Lane 70 m
Rose Street 81 m
Frederick Street 140 m
George Street 155 m
The Mound 181 m
Hanover Street 196 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 198 m
Hill Street South Lane 239 m
Thistle Street North West Lane 248 m
Thistle Street 262 m
Castle Street 268 m
Hill Street 284 m
Hill Street North Lane 287 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 2ET

Introduction January 1980
Termination July 2000
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 2ET - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Frederick Street Bus Stop/Station 64 m
Frederick Street Bus Stop/Station 87 m
Princes Street (west) Bus Stop/Station 108 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 124 m
Princes Street (west) Bus Stop/Station 148 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 75 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 126 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 257 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 41 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 42 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 42 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 450 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 466 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 557 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.33 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.75 km
Entrance Air 10.3 km

Nearby Nature

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

Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.11 km
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.21 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.61 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.7 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.36 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.48 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.53 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.6 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.65 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.67 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.93 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 2.98 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.24 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95201000
Longitude -3.19886600
OS Easting 325235
OS Northing 0673869
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 S34000200
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