The postcode EH2 2LR is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH2 2LR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EH2 2LR 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 2LR as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.
The closest road name to EH2 2LR is Frederick Street which is centered 29 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Frederick Street and is 40 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 159 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 528 m away.
The local pub for residents of EH2 2LR is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 830 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 512 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 2LR 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EH2 2LR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EH2 2LR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EH2 2LR
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EH2 2LR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Scotland | Pass May 8, 2018 | 231 m | |
| Civerinos Slice | Pass July 20, 2021 | 512 m | |
| Crumbs of Portobello | Awaiting Inspection March 7, 2022 | 512 m | |
| Nobles Ice Cream Cafe | Pass April 17, 2015 | 512 m | |
| The Little Chartroom On The Prom | Awaiting Inspection June 30, 2020 | 512 m | |
| Nuffield Health & Well Being | Pass November 26, 2018 | 830 m | |
| Sainsburys | Pass August 15, 2019 | 830 m | |
| The Palmerston | Awaiting Inspection July 21, 2021 | 1.14 km | |
| Tandoori Nite | Awaiting Inspection January 26, 2021 | 1.17 km | |
| The Mercat Bar & Kitchen | Pass July 12, 2018 | 1.17 km | |
| China Star | Improvement Required March 29, 2022 | 1.2 km | |
| Haymarket Bar | Pass August 28, 2018 | 1.2 km | |
| Le Marche Francais | Pass November 28, 2019 | 1.2 km | |
| Roman Pizza Project | Pass April 4, 2022 | 1.2 km | |
| The Khukuri | Improvement Required March 24, 2022 | 1.2 km | |
| Church Tea Room | Improvement Required March 2, 2020 | 1.2 km | |
| Costcutter | Pass February 14, 2011 | 1.21 km | |
| Dimitri's Sandwich Bar | Improvement Required January 28, 2020 | 1.21 km | |
| Greggs | Pass January 28, 2020 | 1.21 km | |
| Early Days Nursery | Pass April 15, 2019 | 1.22 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH2 2LR - Data from Apr 2022
| Frederick Street | 40 m | |
| George Street (Assembly Rooms) | 46 m | |
| George Street (Assembly Rooms) | 55 m | |
| George Street | 68 m | |
| George Street | 83 m | |
| Frederick Street | 82 m | |
| Hanover Street | 190 m | |
| Princes Street | 252 m | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 159 m | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 160 m | |
| Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) | 160 m | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 528 m | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 552 m | |
| Edinburgh Rail Station | 614 m | |
| Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing | 3.24 km | |
| Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing | 10.63 km | |
| Entrance | 10.24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH2 2LR - Data from Dec 2021
| Heriot Hill | 1.14 km | |
| Calton Hill | 1.14 km | |
| The Hill | 1.49 km | |
| The Copse | 1.62 km | |
| Salisbury Crags | 1.8 km | |
| Windmill Brae | 1.96 km | |
| St Margaret's Loch | 2.43 km | |
| Arthur's Seat | 2.58 km | |
| Lochend Loch | 2.62 km | |
| The Lion's Haunch | 2.64 km | |
| Whinny Hill | 2.74 km | |
| Crow Hill | 2.77 km | |
| Dunsapie Loch | 3.02 km | |
| Blackford Pond | 3.08 km | |
| Blackford Hill | 3.34 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH2 2LR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.95286600 |
| Longitude | -3.19996600 |
| OS Easting | 325168 |
| OS Northing | 0673966 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000008 |
| Travel To Work Area | Edinburgh |
| 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 |
| 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 |