Postcode EH2 2NX (City of Edinburgh) Terminated December 1999

Map showing EH2 2NX and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 2NX is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1999.EH2 2NX is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to EH2 2NX is Hanover Street which is centered 66 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street (Assembly Rooms) and is 45 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 159 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 426 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 2NX is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 947 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 623 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Hanover Street 66 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 98 m
Rose Street North Lane 99 m
Rose Street South Lane 123 m
Thistle Street 127 m
Thistle Street North West Lane 133 m
Frederick Street 145 m
George Street 149 m
Princes Street 154 m
Rose Street 155 m
Thistle Street South East Lane 173 m
Queen Street 196 m
Hill Street South Lane 234 m
The Mound 248 m
Thistle Street North East Lane 250 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 2NX

Introduction January 1980
Termination December 1999
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 2NX - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 45 m
Hanover Street Bus Stop/Station 61 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 75 m
George Street (Assembly Rooms) Bus Stop/Station 86 m
Hanover Street Bus Stop/Station 86 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 105 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 163 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 357 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 159 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 162 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 164 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 426 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 455 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 500 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.2 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.67 km
Entrance Air 10.35 km

Nearby Nature

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

Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.03 km
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.07 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.52 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.72 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.31 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.49 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.51 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.55 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.63 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.68 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.92 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.11 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3.28 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95314900
Longitude -3.19814800
OS Easting 325282
OS Northing 0673995
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 S34000199
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