Postcode EH2 4JF (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH2 4JF and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 4JF is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH2 4JF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to EH2 4JF is Young Street which is centered 39 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 78 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 472 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 889 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 4JF is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 498 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 295 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

33.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Young Street 39 m
Young Street North Lane 49 m
Young Street South Lane 83 m
Charlotte Square 94 m
North Charlotte Street 100 m
North Castle Street 131 m
Wemyss Place Mews 159 m
Wemyss Place 169 m
St Colme Street 191 m
South Charlotte Street 199 m
Castle Street 201 m
Glenfinlas Street 204 m
Forres Street 207 m
Hill Street 212 m
Darnaway Street 219 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 4JF

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 4JF - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

George Street Bus Stop/Station 78 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 78 m
South Charlotte Street Bus Stop/Station 199 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 206 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 209 m
Register House Taxi Rank 234 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 256 m
Hope Street Taxi Rank 275 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 472 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 474 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 475 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 889 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 908 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 981 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.3 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.43 km
Entrance Air 9.87 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.34 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.38 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.5 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.13 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.79 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.91 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.96 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.97 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.09 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.1 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.12 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.38 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH2 4JF - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 66.7%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 33.3%

Gas Consumption

9 meters consuming 118,004 kWh - mean 13,112 kWh : median 10,639 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 16,570 kWh - mean 2,367 kWh : median 2,717 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH2 4JF - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95272300
Longitude -3.20583800
OS Easting 324801
OS Northing 0673956
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: 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