Postcode EH2 3LH (City of Edinburgh) Terminated June 1998

Map showing EH2 3LH and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 3LH is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1998.EH2 3LH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to EH2 3LH is Hill Street South Lane which is centered 14 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 43 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 269 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 652 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 3LH is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 737 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 451 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Hill Street South Lane 14 m
Hill Street 55 m
Hill Street North Lane 61 m
George Street 85 m
Frederick Street 95 m
North Castle Street 128 m
Rose Street 153 m
Young Street South Lane 170 m
Rose Street North Lane 171 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 176 m
Castle Street 181 m
Queen Street Gardens West 190 m
Rose Street South Lane 204 m
Thistle Street North West Lane 210 m
Queen Street 216 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 3LH

Introduction January 1980
Termination June 1998
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 3LH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
200 m
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
451 m
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
451 m
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
451 m
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
451 m
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
737 m
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
737 m
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
1.06 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
1.1 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
1.1 km
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
1.1 km
Parsley & Thyme Catering - West End Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 23, 2019
1.12 km
West End Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 11, 2019
1.12 km
Early Days Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 15, 2019
1.12 km
China Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 29, 2022
1.13 km
Haymarket Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 28, 2018
1.13 km
Le Marche Francais Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 28, 2019
1.13 km
Roman Pizza Project Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2022
1.13 km
The Khukuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 24, 2022
1.13 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 3LH - Data from Apr 2022

George Street Bus Stop/Station 43 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 63 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 72 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 83 m
Hill Street Bus Stop/Station 93 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 165 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 227 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 315 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 269 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 269 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 270 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 652 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 676 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 733 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.21 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.53 km
Entrance Air 10.12 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.16 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.25 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.41 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.93 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.54 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.7 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.72 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.76 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.86 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.89 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.13 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.15 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.3 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95320300
Longitude -3.20186600
OS Easting 325050
OS Northing 0674005
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