Postcode EH2 2HT (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH2 2HT and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EH2 2HT is Thistle Street South West Lane which is centered 47 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street (Assembly Rooms) and is 30 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 217 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 468 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 2HT is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 948 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 638 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 20.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Thistle Street South West Lane 47 m
Hanover Street 71 m
Thistle Street North West Lane 71 m
Thistle Street 84 m
Queen Street 134 m
Rose Street North Lane 134 m
George Street 144 m
Frederick Street 147 m
Thistle Street South East Lane 156 m
Rose Street South Lane 169 m
Rose Street 184 m
Queen Street Gardens East 206 m
Princes Street 212 m
Hill Street South Lane 214 m
Thistle Street North East Lane 228 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 2HT

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 2HT - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 30 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 75 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 83 m
Thistle Street Bus Stop/Station 93 m
Thistle Street Bus Stop/Station 108 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 165 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 196 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 379 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 217 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 219 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 221 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 468 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 501 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 528 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.15 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.61 km
Entrance Air 10.33 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.03 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.04 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.46 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.77 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.34 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.51 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.53 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.6 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.67 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.72 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.96 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.17 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3.24 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 19 Mbps 20.1 Mbps 23.94 Mbps
Upload 1 Mbps 0.9 Mbps 1.22 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 66.7% 20.2 0.8
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 33.3% - -

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 142,728 kWh - mean 20,390 kWh : median 17,240 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

9 meters consuming 22,161 kWh - mean 2,462 kWh : median 2,136 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH2 2HT - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95367100
Longitude -3.19851800
OS Easting 325260
OS Northing 0674054
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 S34000195
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