Postcode EH2 2PF (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH2 2PF and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EH2 2PF is Thistle Street South East Lane which is centered 113 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street (The Dome) and is 51 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 244 m away at St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 286 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 2PF is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 1.11 km 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 774 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Thistle Street South East Lane 113 m
Hanover Street 118 m
St Andrew Square 123 m
South St David Street 131 m
Thistle Street North East Lane 165 m
Thistle Street 166 m
Meuse Lane 192 m
North St David Street 209 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 236 m
Thistle Street North West Lane 240 m
South St Andrew Street 241 m
Princes Street 249 m
The Mound 251 m
Rose Street North Lane 254 m
Rose Street South Lane 259 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 2PF

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 2PF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
492 m
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
774 m
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
774 m
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
774 m
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
774 m
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
1.11 km
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
1.11 km
Scottish Parliament - All Food Locations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass and Eat Safe
March 6, 2019
1.32 km
Tinies Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
December 10, 2019
1.32 km
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
1.4 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
1.43 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
1.43 km
Gate Gourmet London Other catering premises Pass
April 3, 2019
1.44 km
China Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 29, 2022
1.46 km
Haymarket Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 28, 2018
1.46 km
Le Marche Francais Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 28, 2019
1.46 km
Roman Pizza Project Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2022
1.46 km
The Khukuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 24, 2022
1.46 km
Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 14, 2011
1.48 km
Dimitri's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
January 28, 2020
1.48 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

George Street (The Dome) Bus Stop/Station 51 m
George Street (The Dome) Bus Stop/Station 68 m
Hanover Street Bus Stop/Station 85 m
Hanover Street Bus Stop/Station 108 m
Princes Street (Scott Mon.) Bus Stop/Station 110 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 134 m
Waverley Bridge Taxi Rank 271 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 311 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 244 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 246 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 249 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 286 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 325 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 339 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.18 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.75 km
Entrance Air 10.52 km

Nearby Nature

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

Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 864 m
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.01 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.59 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.59 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.15 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.35 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.35 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.42 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.48 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.54 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.77 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.13 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3.19 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95334000
Longitude -3.19554500
OS Easting 325445
OS Northing 0674014
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 S34000198
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