Postcode EH3 5DG (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH3 5DG and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH3 5DG is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in May 1992 and is an active postcode. EH3 5DG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH3 5DG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 5DG as Cosmopolitans > Comfortable cosmopolitan > Professional service cosmopolitans.

The closest road name to EH3 5DG is Henderson Place Lane which is centered 16 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Perth Street and is 64 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 868 m away at St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 1.09 km away.

The local pub for residents of EH3 5DG is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 1.22 km 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 1.09 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Henderson Place Lane 16 m
Henderson Place 69 m
Henderson Row 73 m
Silvermills 83 m
Perth Street 124 m
West Silvermills Lane 136 m
North West Cumberland Street Lane 140 m
Fettes Row 163 m
Clarence Street 193 m
Brandon Street 198 m
St Stephen Street 210 m
South West Cumberland Street Lane 212 m
Circus Lane 215 m
B900 215 m
Cumberland Street 216 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH3 5DG

Introduction May 1992
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 EH3 5DG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
917 m
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
1.09 km
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
1.09 km
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
1.09 km
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
1.09 km
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
1.22 km
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
1.22 km
Parsley & Thyme Catering - West End Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 23, 2019
1.49 km
West End Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 11, 2019
1.49 km
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
1.49 km
Early Days Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 15, 2019
1.54 km
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
1.55 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
1.62 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
1.62 km
St Mary's School of Music School/college/university Pass
September 12, 2018
1.64 km
Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 14, 2011
1.66 km
Dimitri's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
January 28, 2020
1.66 km
Greggs Retailers - other Pass
January 28, 2020
1.66 km
China Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 29, 2022
1.66 km
Haymarket Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 28, 2018
1.66 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Perth Street Bus Stop/Station 64 m
Perth Street Bus Stop/Station 121 m
Edinburgh Academy Bus Stop/Station 135 m
Fettes Row Bus Stop/Station 142 m
Edinburgh Academy Bus Stop/Station 142 m
Cumberland Street Taxi Rank 238 m
Brandon Terrace Taxi Rank 321 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 860 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 868 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 868 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 869 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 1.09 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 1.11 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 1.15 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 2.5 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 9.91 km
Entrance Air 10.12 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 692 m
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 751 m
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 858 m
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.37 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.38 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.63 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.73 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 2.84 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 3 km
Albert Dock Basin Inland Water 3.08 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 3.1 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.15 km
Albert Dock Inland Water 3.18 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 3.19 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95969300
Longitude -3.20286900
OS Easting 325000
OS Northing 0674729
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6894
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith
Electoral Ward Inverleith
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: Comfortable cosmopolitan
Subgroup: Professional service cosmopolitans
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003571
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Canonmills and New Town North
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Canonmills and New Town North - 03
Output Area / Small Area 2C3