Postcode EH2 2HS (City of Edinburgh) Terminated December 1996

Map showing EH2 2HS and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 2HS is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in October 1994 and terminated in December 1996.EH2 2HS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to EH2 2HS is Rose Street which is centered 40 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Frederick Street and is 26 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 116 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 540 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 2HS is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 777 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 438 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Rose Street 40 m
Rose Street South Lane 78 m
Rose Street North Lane 92 m
Frederick Street 109 m
Princes Street 122 m
George Street 125 m
Castle Street 178 m
Hill Street South Lane 184 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 216 m
Hill Street 220 m
Hill Street North Lane 233 m
Hanover Street 257 m
The Mound 258 m
North Castle Street 265 m
Thistle Street North West Lane 268 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 2HS

Introduction October 1994
Termination December 1996
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 2HS - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Frederick Street Bus Stop/Station 26 m
Princes Street (west) Bus Stop/Station 49 m
Frederick Street Bus Stop/Station 68 m
Princes Street (west) Bus Stop/Station 74 m
Princes Street (west) Bus Stop/Station 97 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 28 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 171 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 214 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 116 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 117 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 119 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 540 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 555 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 647 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.35 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.7 km
Entrance Air 10.21 km

Nearby Nature

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

Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.2 km
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.25 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.58 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.78 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.45 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.56 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.61 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.68 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.74 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.75 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 2.98 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.02 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.23 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95193300
Longitude -3.20030500
OS Easting 325145
OS Northing 0673862
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

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 S34000201
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