Postcode EH2 4JY (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH2 4JY and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EH2 4JY is Charlotte Square which is centered 45 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 43 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 481 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 904 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 4JY 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 244 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Charlotte Square 45 m
Young Street 88 m
Young Street North Lane 101 m
North Charlotte Street 116 m
Young Street South Lane 120 m
South Charlotte Street 149 m
North Castle Street 171 m
Glenfinlas Street 181 m
St Colme Street 191 m
Castle Street 196 m
Wemyss Place Mews 207 m
Wemyss Place 220 m
Hope Street Lane 224 m
Hope Street 229 m
Forres Street 236 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 4JY

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 4JY - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
234 m
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
244 m
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
244 m
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
244 m
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
244 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
782 m
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
818 m
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
828 m
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
828 m
Parsley & Thyme Catering - West End Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 23, 2019
832 m
West End Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 11, 2019
832 m
Early Days Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 15, 2019
840 m
China Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 29, 2022
862 m
Haymarket Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 28, 2018
862 m
Le Marche Francais Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 28, 2019
862 m
Roman Pizza Project Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2022
862 m
The Khukuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 24, 2022
862 m
Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 14, 2011
872 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

George Street Bus Stop/Station 43 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 88 m
South Charlotte Street Bus Stop/Station 150 m
West Register House Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Princes Street (west) Bus Stop/Station 192 m
Register House Taxi Rank 193 m
Hope Street Taxi Rank 222 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 242 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 481 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 482 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 484 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 904 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 920 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 1 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.35 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.46 km
Entrance Air 9.85 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.39 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.43 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.53 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.13 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.81 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.92 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.96 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 3.01 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.04 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.07 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.1 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.1 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.33 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95228000
Longitude -3.20612900
OS Easting 324782
OS Northing 0673907
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