Postcode EH2 4LY (City of Edinburgh) Terminated August 1977

Map showing EH2 4LY and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 4LY is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in August 1977.EH2 4LY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to EH2 4LY is Young Street South Lane which is centered 97 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 35 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 410 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 835 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 4LY is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 503 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 235 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Young Street South Lane 97 m
Young Street 102 m
Charlotte Square 104 m
Castle Street 123 m
Young Street North Lane 123 m
South Charlotte Street 140 m
North Castle Street 145 m
North Charlotte Street 183 m
Hill Street 211 m
Wemyss Place Mews 243 m
Hill Street South Lane 243 m
Hill Street North Lane 244 m
Wemyss Place 248 m
Hope Street Lane 250 m
Glenfinlas Street 251 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 4LY

Introduction August 1973
Termination August 1977
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 4LY - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

George Street Bus Stop/Station 35 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 42 m
South Charlotte Street Bus Stop/Station 137 m
Princes Street (west) Bus Stop/Station 145 m
Princes Street (west) Bus Stop/Station 148 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 170 m
Hope Street Taxi Rank 243 m
Register House Taxi Rank 250 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 410 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 411 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 413 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 835 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 850 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 937 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.36 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.52 km
Entrance Air 9.92 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.37 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.47 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.47 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.63 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.06 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.74 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.84 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.89 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.95 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.03 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.03 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.03 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.29 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95204800
Longitude -3.20503300
OS Easting 324850
OS Northing 0673880
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 S34000267
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Deans Village
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Deans Village - 01
Output Area / Small Area 2B1