Postcode EH2 4JA (City of Edinburgh) Terminated July 1992

Map showing EH2 4JA and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 4JA is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in July 1992.EH2 4JA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to EH2 4JA is Young Street which is centered 14 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 65 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 450 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 865 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 4JA is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 525 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 311 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Young Street 14 m
Young Street North Lane 33 m
Young Street South Lane 56 m
North Castle Street 103 m
Charlotte Square 119 m
North Charlotte Street 121 m
Wemyss Place Mews 153 m
Wemyss Place 159 m
Hill Street 183 m
Castle Street 187 m
Hill Street North Lane 211 m
South Charlotte Street 214 m
St Colme Street 214 m
Darnaway Street 216 m
Forres Street 217 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 4JA

Introduction August 1973
Termination July 1992
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 4JA - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

George Street Bus Stop/Station 65 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 89 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 180 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 185 m
South Charlotte Street Bus Stop/Station 213 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 245 m
Register House Taxi Rank 261 m
Hope Street Taxi Rank 297 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 450 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 452 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 453 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 865 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 884 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 955 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.28 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.44 km
Entrance Air 9.9 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.32 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.38 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.48 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.11 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.77 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.89 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.94 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.95 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.07 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.08 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.08 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.12 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.35 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95282600
Longitude -3.20542500
OS Easting 324827
OS Northing 0673967
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