Postcode EH2 2ND (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH2 2ND and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EH2 2ND is Rose Street North Lane which is centered 28 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Frederick Street and is 13 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 130 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 514 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 2ND is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 829 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 502 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 19.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.1 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 2.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Rose Street North Lane 28 m
Rose Street 41 m
Frederick Street 52 m
Rose Street South Lane 62 m
George Street 67 m
Princes Street 129 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 135 m
Hill Street South Lane 153 m
Hanover Street 186 m
Thistle Street North West Lane 188 m
Hill Street 199 m
Hill Street North Lane 200 m
Thistle Street 228 m
Castle Street 228 m
Queen Street 233 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 2ND

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 2ND - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Frederick Street Bus Stop/Station 13 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 62 m
Frederick Street Bus Stop/Station 71 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 78 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 79 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 54 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 176 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 238 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 130 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 130 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 130 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 514 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 535 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 606 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.27 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.66 km
Entrance Air 10.25 km

Nearby Nature

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

Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.14 km
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.17 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.52 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.78 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.41 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.56 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.61 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.63 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.72 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.75 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.01 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.05 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.31 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 20.4 Mbps 19.8 Mbps 23.68 Mbps
Upload 1.2 Mbps 1.1 Mbps 1.27 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% 19.8 1.2
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 33.3% - -

Gas Consumption

6 meters consuming 96,878 kWh - mean 16,146 kWh : median 15,638 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH2 2ND - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95260300
Longitude -3.19981300
OS Easting 325177
OS Northing 0673936
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