Postcode EH2 3EY (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH2 3EY and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 3EY is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH2 3EY is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EH2 3EY 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 3EY as Cosmopolitans > Comfortable cosmopolitan > Professional service cosmopolitans.

The closest road name to EH2 3EY is Hill Street South Lane which is centered 46 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 40 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 254 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 650 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 3EY is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 719 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 424 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

Policing for EH2 3EY 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 3EY and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Hill Street South Lane 46 m
Hill Street 71 m
Hill Street North Lane 88 m
George Street 89 m
Frederick Street 94 m
North Castle Street 127 m
Rose Street 137 m
Castle Street 150 m
Young Street South Lane 162 m
Rose Street North Lane 165 m
Rose Street South Lane 192 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 194 m
Young Street 213 m
Queen Street Gardens West 222 m
Young Street North Lane 225 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 3EY

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 3EY - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
168 m
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
424 m
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
424 m
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
424 m
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
424 m
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
719 m
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
719 m
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
1.03 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
1.07 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
1.07 km
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
1.09 km
Parsley & Thyme Catering - West End Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 23, 2019
1.1 km
West End Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 11, 2019
1.1 km
China Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 29, 2022
1.1 km
Haymarket Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 28, 2018
1.1 km
Le Marche Francais Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 28, 2019
1.1 km
Roman Pizza Project Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2022
1.1 km
The Khukuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 24, 2022
1.1 km
Early Days Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 15, 2019
1.11 km
Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 14, 2011
1.12 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

George Street Bus Stop/Station 40 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 42 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 54 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 59 m
Hill Street Bus Stop/Station 124 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 147 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 194 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 312 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 254 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 255 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 255 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 650 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 672 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 737 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.24 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.55 km
Entrance Air 10.12 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.19 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.26 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.44 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.92 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.55 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.69 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.74 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.75 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.86 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.88 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.1 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.14 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.29 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95291400
Longitude -3.20193700
OS Easting 325045
OS Northing 0673973
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

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