Postcode EH2 3DS (City of Edinburgh) Terminated July 1992

Map showing EH2 3DS and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 3DS is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in July 1992.EH2 3DS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EH2 3DS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 3DS as Cosmopolitans > Comfortable cosmopolitan > Professional service cosmopolitans.

The closest road name to EH2 3DS is Frederick Street which is centered 63 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 25 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 194 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 600 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 3DS is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 745 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 429 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

Policing for EH2 3DS 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).

Quicklinks

Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EH2 3DS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH2 3DS, and the approximate distance away.

Frederick Street 63 m
George Street 69 m
Rose Street 77 m
Hill Street South Lane 96 m
Rose Street North Lane 115 m
Hill Street 132 m
Rose Street South Lane 135 m
Hill Street North Lane 144 m
Castle Street 150 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 183 m
North Castle Street 184 m
Princes Street 197 m
Young Street South Lane 211 m
Thistle Street North West Lane 231 m
Queen Street 258 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 3DS

Introduction August 1973
Termination July 1992
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 3DS - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH2 3DS - Data from Apr 2022

George Street Bus Stop/Station 25 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 49 m
Frederick Street Bus Stop/Station 79 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 81 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 87 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 87 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 176 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 262 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 194 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 195 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 196 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 600 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 619 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 693 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.28 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.61 km
Entrance Air 10.16 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH2 3DS - Data from Dec 2021

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.21 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.23 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.49 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.63 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.86 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.5 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.64 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.69 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.71 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.8 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.82 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.05 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.09 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.31 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95255300
Longitude -3.20120500
OS Easting 325090
OS Northing 0673932
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4705
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: Comfortable cosmopolitan
Subgroup: Professional service cosmopolitans
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34000204
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Deans Village
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Deans Village - 01
Output Area / Small Area 2C3