Postcode EH9 2DQ (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH9 2DQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH9 2DQ is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH9 2DQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH9 2DQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 EH9 2DQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.

The closest road name to EH9 2DQ is Glenorchy Terrace which is centered 22 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Mayfield Gardens and is 89 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.68 km away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 2.35 km away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from On A Roll and is 459 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Improvement Required on March 8, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 131.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 84.6% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 4.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EH9 2DQ 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 EH9 2DQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH9 2DQ, and the approximate distance away.

Glenorchy Terrace 22 m
Mayfield Gardens 73 m
Moston Terrace 107 m
Bright's Crescent 120 m
Newlands Park 122 m
Mentone Gardens 130 m
Mentone Terrace 133 m
Peel Terrace 168 m
Cobden Road 183 m
Mayfield Gardens Lane 208 m
West Mayfield 213 m
Ventnor Terrace 214 m
Cobden Crescent 238 m
East Savile Road 243 m
Savile Terrace 275 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH9 2DQ

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 EH9 2DQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
CRAIGMILLAR PARK CHURCH Other catering premises Pass
August 25, 2009
218 m
St Margarets Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
July 18, 2019
283 m
18 Craigmillar Park Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 10, 2018
386 m
KINGSLEY GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 21, 2011
386 m
Northumberland Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
June 20, 2018
386 m
St Margaret's Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
April 10, 2019
417 m
Ramen HQ Other catering premises Improvement Required
July 29, 2019
446 m
On A Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
March 8, 2022
459 m
Wee Greek Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 26, 2021
459 m
Moon Convenience Store Retailers - other Pass
January 19, 2012
470 m
Premier Stores Retailers - other Pass
February 3, 2011
470 m
Siam@Home Thai Street Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
October 4, 2021
470 m
GIL DUN GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 15, 2010
471 m
Erbil Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
August 18, 2021
487 m
Jade Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 29, 2019
487 m
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 1, 2019
504 m
GIFFORD HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 17, 2016
518 m
THE THISTLE HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 27, 2013
524 m
ASCOT GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 15, 2010
538 m
Clan Walker Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 19, 2011
538 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH9 2DQ - Data from Apr 2022

Mayfield Gardens Bus Stop/Station 89 m
Mayfield Gardens Bus Stop/Station 153 m
East Savile Road Bus Stop/Station 202 m
East Savile Road Bus Stop/Station 230 m
West Savile Road Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Sylvan Place Taxi Rank 1.22 km
Marchmont Road Taxi Rank 1.52 km
Nicolson Square Taxi Rank 1.76 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.68 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.68 km
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 2.68 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.35 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.44 km
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 2.49 km
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 5.74 km
Entrance Air 12 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH9 2DQ - Data from Dec 2021

The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 1.38 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.51 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 1.53 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.54 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 1.59 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.64 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.04 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.05 km
The Braids Hill Or Mountain Ranges 2.22 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.39 km
Hawkhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.44 km
Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.67 km
Ellen's Glen Valley 2.76 km
Braid Hills Hill Or Mountain 2.82 km
Elf Loch Inland Water 2.87 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH9 2DQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 131.8 Mbps 331 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 18.2 Mbps 36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 15.4% 94.4 14.8
300+ Mbps 84.6% 331 36

Gas Consumption

26 meters consuming 808,871 kWh - mean 31,110 kWh : median 32,032 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EH9 2DQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.93201600
Longitude -3.17380600
OS Easting 326762
OS Northing 0671617
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6034
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Edinburgh South
Electoral Ward Southside/Newington
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Delayed retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003611
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Blackford, West Mains and Mayfield Road
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Blackford, West Mains and Mayfield Road - 08
Output Area / Small Area 5B1