Postcode EH3 6HH (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH3 6HH and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH3 6HH is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH3 6HH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH3 6HH 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 6HH as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.

The closest road name to EH3 6HH is Jamaica Street which is centered 13 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Howe Street and is 43 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 537 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 819 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH3 6HH is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 877 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 686 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Jamaica Street 13 m
Howe Street 57 m
Heriot Row 74 m
Jamaica Street North Lane 82 m
Northumberland Street South West Lane 92 m
Royal Circus 105 m
South East Circus Place 113 m
Jamaica Street South Lane 123 m
Queen Street Gardens West 136 m
Circus Place 174 m
North East Circus Place 182 m
Jamaica Street West 183 m
Circus Gardens 186 m
St Vincent Street 204 m
India Street 206 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH3 6HH

Introduction January 1980
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 6HH - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Howe Street Bus Stop/Station 43 m
Howe Street Bus Stop/Station 78 m
Queen Street Gardens West Bus Stop/Station 116 m
Royal Circus Bus Stop/Station 146 m
Royal Circus Bus Stop/Station 151 m
Cumberland Street Taxi Rank 347 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 452 m
Princes Street Taxi Rank 520 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 537 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 538 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 539 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 819 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 850 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 857 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 2.92 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.25 km
Entrance Air 10.09 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 947 m
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.11 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.28 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 2.12 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.63 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.69 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.88 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.95 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.99 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.07 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 3.17 km
Ravelston Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.24 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.29 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95589400
Longitude -3.20276700
OS Easting 324999
OS Northing 0674306
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6924
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 S34003633
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
New Town West
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
New Town West - 02
Output Area / Small Area 2B1