Postcode EH3 6LN (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH3 6LN and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH3 6LN is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in November 1991 and is an active postcode. EH3 6LN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to EH3 6LN is Northumberland Street Ne Lane which is centered 21 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dundas Street and is 59 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 482 m away at St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 701 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH3 6LN is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 1.21 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 981 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Northumberland Street Ne Lane 21 m
Northumberland Street Se Lane 93 m
Northumberland Street 96 m
Great King Street 101 m
Nelson Street 101 m
South East Cumberland Street Lane 122 m
Northumberland Street North West Lane 132 m
Dundas Street 155 m
Northumberland Place Lane 155 m
Abercromby Place 158 m
Northumberland Place 163 m
Cumberland Street 172 m
Nelson Place 178 m
South West Cumberland Street Lane 186 m
North East Cumberland Street Lane 192 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH3 6LN

Introduction November 1991
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 6LN - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
735 m
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
981 m
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
981 m
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
981 m
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
981 m
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
1.21 km
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
1.21 km
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
1.55 km
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
1.55 km
Parsley & Thyme Catering - West End Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 23, 2019
1.55 km
West End Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 11, 2019
1.55 km
Early Days Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 15, 2019
1.59 km
Scottish Parliament - All Food Locations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass and Eat Safe
March 6, 2019
1.59 km
Tinies Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
December 10, 2019
1.59 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
1.6 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
1.6 km
China Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 29, 2022
1.63 km
Haymarket Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 28, 2018
1.63 km
Le Marche Francais Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 28, 2019
1.63 km
Roman Pizza Project Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2022
1.63 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Dundas Street Bus Stop/Station 59 m
Great King Street Bus Stop/Station 74 m
Dundas Street Bus Stop/Station 83 m
Great King Street Bus Stop/Station 136 m
Abercromby Place Bus Stop/Station 146 m
Cumberland Street Taxi Rank 150 m
Brandon Terrace Taxi Rank 540 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 568 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 482 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 482 m
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 483 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 701 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 735 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 783 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 2.72 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.28 km
Entrance Air 10.4 km

Nearby Nature

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

Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 625 m
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.01 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.13 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.99 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.36 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.38 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.72 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.77 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.8 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 2.86 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.91 km
Prince of Wales Dock Inland Water 3 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 3.08 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH3 6LN - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95752100
Longitude -3.19804400
OS Easting 325297
OS Northing 0674482
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6938
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 S34003943
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Canonmills and New Town North
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Canonmills and New Town North - 02
Output Area / Small Area 2B1