Postcode EH2 3YB (City of Edinburgh) Terminated July 2000

Map showing EH2 3YB and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 3YB is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in June 1997 and terminated in July 2000.EH2 3YB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to EH2 3YB is Castle Street which is centered 81 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 33 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 244 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 664 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 3YB is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 672 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 359 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Castle Street 81 m
Hill Street South Lane 119 m
Hill Street 127 m
Frederick Street 134 m
Rose Street 137 m
George Street 138 m
North Castle Street 144 m
Hill Street North Lane 154 m
Young Street South Lane 156 m
Rose Street North Lane 184 m
Rose Street South Lane 195 m
Young Street 206 m
Young Street North Lane 223 m
Princes Street 250 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 252 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 3YB

Introduction June 1997
Termination July 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 3YB - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

George Street Bus Stop/Station 33 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 58 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 93 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 100 m
Princes Street (west) Bus Stop/Station 120 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 121 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 140 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 329 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 244 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 246 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 247 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 664 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 681 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 763 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.32 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.6 km
Entrance Air 10.09 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.26 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.3 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.49 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.91 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.57 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.69 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.74 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.78 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.86 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.87 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.03 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.15 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.28 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95228200
Longitude -3.20226900
OS Easting 325023
OS Northing 0673903
OS Positional Quality Postcode sector mean, (mainly PO Boxes)

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 S34000206
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Deans Village
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Deans Village - 01
Output Area / Small Area 2C3