Postcode EH3 6ET (City of Edinburgh) Terminated July 1992

Map showing EH3 6ET and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH3 6ET is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in July 1992.EH3 6ET is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EH3 6ET 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 6ET as Cosmopolitans > Comfortable cosmopolitan > Professional service cosmopolitans.

The closest road name to EH3 6ET is Jamaica Street South Lane which is centered 43 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Howe Street and is 164 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 533 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 874 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH3 6ET is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 740 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 571 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

Policing for EH3 6ET 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 6ET and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH3 6ET, and the approximate distance away.

Jamaica Street South Lane 43 m
Jamaica Street West 85 m
Jamaica Street North Lane 102 m
Heriot Row 111 m
Wemyss Place 123 m
Darnaway Street 145 m
Wemyss Place Mews 148 m
Jamaica Street 148 m
India Street 157 m
Royal Circus 165 m
Circus Gardens 172 m
Gloucester Lane 184 m
Queen Street Gardens West 186 m
Howe Street 193 m
Gloucester Square 197 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH3 6ET

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 6ET - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH3 6ET - Data from Apr 2022

Howe Street Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Queen Street Gardens West Bus Stop/Station 185 m
Royal Circus Bus Stop/Station 203 m
Howe Street Bus Stop/Station 211 m
Royal Circus Bus Stop/Station 223 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 432 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 446 m
Cumberland Street Taxi Rank 481 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 533 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 533 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 533 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 874 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 906 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 925 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.02 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.26 km
Entrance Air 9.97 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH3 6ET - Data from Dec 2021

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.08 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.15 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.39 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.17 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.73 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.82 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.94 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 3 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.07 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.13 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.13 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3.31 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.36 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95510900
Longitude -3.20448700
OS Easting 324890
OS Northing 0674220
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6805
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: 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 S34003738
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
New Town West
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
New Town West - 04
Output Area / Small Area 2C3