Postcode EH2 3JZ (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH2 3JZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 3JZ is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH2 3JZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to EH2 3JZ is Hill Street South Lane which is centered 20 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 69 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 297 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 676 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 3JZ is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 729 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 453 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 44.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 3.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Hill Street South Lane 20 m
Hill Street 30 m
Hill Street North Lane 35 m
North Castle Street 109 m
George Street 110 m
Frederick Street 121 m
Young Street South Lane 156 m
Queen Street Gardens West 175 m
Rose Street 180 m
Castle Street 190 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 190 m
Rose Street North Lane 198 m
Young Street 203 m
Young Street North Lane 209 m
Heriot Row 210 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 3JZ

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 3JZ - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

George Street Bus Stop/Station 69 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 71 m
Hill Street Bus Stop/Station 92 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 93 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 100 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 192 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 241 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 339 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 297 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 297 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 297 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 676 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 701 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 754 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.2 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.5 km
Entrance Air 10.1 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.16 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.27 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.38 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.95 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.57 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.73 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.74 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.79 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.88 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.92 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.15 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.17 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.27 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH2 3JZ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 21.9 Mbps 44.3 Mbps 107 Mbps
Upload 1.2 Mbps 3.8 Mbps 10 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 19.1 1.3
30-300 Mbps 0% 107 10
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 309,885 kWh - mean 25,824 kWh : median 29,319 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 10,115 kWh - mean 2,023 kWh : median 1,510 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH2 3JZ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95337000
Longitude -3.20219100
OS Easting 325030
OS Northing 0674024
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 S34000205
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Deans Village
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Deans Village - 01
Output Area / Small Area 2C3