Postcode EH3 5DF (City of Edinburgh) Terminated July 1992

Map showing EH3 5DF and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH3 5DF is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in July 1992.EH3 5DF is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EH3 5DF 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 EH3 5DF as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.

The closest road name to EH3 5DF is Young Street North Lane which is centered 57 m away.

The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 133 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 461 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 857 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH3 5DF is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 593 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 397 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

Policing for EH3 5DF 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 EH3 5DF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH3 5DF, and the approximate distance away.

Young Street North Lane 57 m
Young Street 72 m
North Castle Street 84 m
Wemyss Place 84 m
Young Street South Lane 86 m
Wemyss Place Mews 91 m
North Charlotte Street 149 m
Hill Street 152 m
Darnaway Street 154 m
Hill Street North Lane 168 m
Forres Street 194 m
Charlotte Square 199 m
Hill Street South Lane 201 m
Jamaica Street South Lane 216 m
Jamaica Street West 220 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH3 5DF

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 EH3 5DF - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH3 5DF - Data from Apr 2022

George Street Bus Stop/Station 133 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 175 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 181 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 197 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 246 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 300 m
Register House Taxi Rank 330 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 353 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 461 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 462 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 463 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 857 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 881 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 935 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.2 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.38 km
Entrance Air 9.92 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH3 5DF - Data from Dec 2021

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.24 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.3 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.44 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.13 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.75 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.9 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.9 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.96 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.06 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.09 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.09 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.2 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.35 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95357500
Longitude -3.20508000
OS Easting 324850
OS Northing 0674050
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 S34000270
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Deans Village
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Deans Village - 01
Output Area / Small Area 2B1