Postcode EH2 3LF (City of Edinburgh) Terminated June 2000

Map showing EH2 3LF and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 3LF is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 2000.EH2 3LF is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to EH2 3LF is Hill Street which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 55 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 324 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 715 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 3LF is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 683 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 416 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Hill Street 23 m
Hill Street North Lane 57 m
North Castle Street 64 m
Hill Street South Lane 64 m
Young Street South Lane 110 m
George Street 149 m
Young Street 157 m
Frederick Street 158 m
Young Street North Lane 164 m
Castle Street 167 m
Queen Street Gardens West 203 m
Rose Street 206 m
Wemyss Place 209 m
Heriot Row 222 m
Wemyss Place Mews 225 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 3LF

Introduction January 1980
Termination June 2000
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 3LF - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

George Street Bus Stop/Station 55 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 80 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 104 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 128 m
Hill Street Bus Stop/Station 136 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 216 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 224 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 378 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 324 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 324 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 325 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 715 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 739 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 797 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.22 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.49 km
Entrance Air 10.06 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.19 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.31 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.38 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.99 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.61 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.76 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.78 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.82 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.92 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.95 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.14 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.21 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.23 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95323700
Longitude -3.20289200
OS Easting 324986
OS Northing 0674010
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