Postcode EH2 4LG (City of Edinburgh) Terminated June 1996

Map showing EH2 4LG and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 4LG is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1996.EH2 4LG is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to EH2 4LG is Young Street South Lane which is centered 56 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 9 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 406 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 827 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 4LG is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 530 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 276 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Young Street South Lane 56 m
Young Street 66 m
Young Street North Lane 89 m
North Castle Street 106 m
Charlotte Square 121 m
Castle Street 132 m
North Charlotte Street 169 m
Hill Street 177 m
South Charlotte Street 180 m
Wemyss Place Mews 208 m
Hill Street North Lane 209 m
Wemyss Place 211 m
Hill Street South Lane 213 m
St Colme Street 257 m
Glenfinlas Street 259 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 4LG

Introduction January 1980
Termination June 1996
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 4LG - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

George Street Bus Stop/Station 9 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 61 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 150 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 152 m
South Charlotte Street Bus Stop/Station 178 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 188 m
Register House Taxi Rank 271 m
Hope Street Taxi Rank 278 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 406 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 408 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 409 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 827 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 844 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 924 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.32 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.49 km
Entrance Air 9.93 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.34 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.43 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.45 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.07 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.73 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.85 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.9 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.93 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.03 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.03 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.07 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.31 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95240900
Longitude -3.20488400
OS Easting 324860
OS Northing 0673920
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