Postcode EH2 4HW (City of Edinburgh) Terminated June 1998

Map showing EH2 4HW and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 4HW is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1998.EH2 4HW is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EH2 4HW 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 4HW as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.

The closest road name to EH2 4HW is Charlotte Square which is centered 60 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 79 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 506 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 926 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 4HW is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 455 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 273 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

Policing for EH2 4HW 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 4HW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH2 4HW, and the approximate distance away.

Charlotte Square 60 m
North Charlotte Street 79 m
Young Street 82 m
Young Street North Lane 86 m
Young Street South Lane 125 m
St Colme Street 159 m
Glenfinlas Street 163 m
North Castle Street 174 m
Wemyss Place Mews 178 m
South Charlotte Street 181 m
Wemyss Place 194 m
Forres Street 200 m
Ainslie Place 218 m
Castle Street 226 m
Randolph Lane 230 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 4HW

Introduction January 1980
Termination June 1998
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 4HW - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH2 4HW - Data from Apr 2022

George Street Bus Stop/Station 79 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 109 m
West Register House Bus Stop/Station 177 m
South Charlotte Street Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Princes Street (west) Bus Stop/Station 229 m
Register House Taxi Rank 191 m
Hope Street Taxi Rank 242 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 276 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 506 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 508 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 509 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 926 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 944 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 1.02 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.32 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.43 km
Entrance Air 9.83 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH2 4HW - Data from Dec 2021

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.38 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.39 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.55 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.16 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.83 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.94 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.99 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 3.02 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.11 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.13 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.13 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.37 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95255600
Longitude -3.20645800
OS Easting 324762
OS Northing 0673938
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: Inner city students
Subgroup: Students and commuters
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34000268
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Deans Village
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Deans Village - 01
Output Area / Small Area 2B1