EH1 2HS postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
EH1 2HS is a postcode in Edinburgh, in the City Centre ward of City of Edinburgh. It is in the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where EH1 2HS is, and what is near it
- EH1 2HS
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- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 26 bus stops
- 8 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.9471, longitude -3.1966)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after EH1 2HS?
- City of EdinburghCouncil City of Edinburgh: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in City of Edinburgh for 2026‑27: £1,626. Each home's band is set by the Scottish Assessors. Source: Scottish Government, Council Tax by band 2026-27. Check a band with the Scottish Assessors
- ScotlandPolice force area
- Edinburgh East and MusselburghParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Chris Murray (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Chris Murray
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at EH1 2HS?
Every home and business at EH1 2HS can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
City of Edinburgh: 93%
City of Edinburgh: 98%
The line marks the figure across City of Edinburgh.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at EH1 2HS?
BinDayBuddy does not read City of Edinburgh Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
City of Edinburgh Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at EH1 2HS
The Food Standards Agency lists 6 food businesses at EH1 2HS. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
- Zaza's Chocodeluxe
- Castlegate Cafe
- Apex International Hotel
- Mary's Milk Bar
- Zaza's Coffee house
- Bains Retro Sweets
In Scotland a business passes or needs to improve; Pass and Eat Safe also marks the Eat Safe award for excellent hygiene. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to EH1 2HS?
The nearest railway station to the centre of EH1 2HS is Edinburgh Rail Station, 800 metres away in a straight line.
- Edinburgh Rail Station Railway station 800 mWalk
- Haymarket Rail Station Railway station 1.4 kmCycle
- Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Underground, metro or tram 550 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
26 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Grassmarket, 58 m away.
More stations near EH1 2HS, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near EH1 2HS?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH1 2HS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- University Health Service Phone 0131 650 2777 550 mWalk
- Meadows Medical Practice Phone 0131 229 7709 550 mWalk
- Gilmore Medical Practice Phone 0131 536 9800 700 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near EH1 2HS?
The nearest charging points to the centre of EH1 2HS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Bp Pulse Charging point · 4 chargers 300 mWalk
- Bp Pulse Charging point · 2 chargers 500 mWalk
- Enterprise Car Club Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 650 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near EH1 2HS?
The nearest to the centre of EH1 2HS, in a straight line.
- Chalmers Dental Centre 300 mWalk
- 126 Lauriston Place 450 mWalk
- Vitality Dental 550 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near EH1 2HS?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH1 2HS, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Tinkler, 45 Forrest Road Phone 0131 225 7770 350 mWalk
- Charis UK Co, 6 Bristo Square Phone 0131 667 8247 550 mWalk
- Boots UK, 101-103 Princes Street Phone 0131 225 8331 550 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near EH1 2HS?
The nearest vets to the centre of EH1 2HS on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- West End Vets Phone +44 131 229 7619 550 mWalk
- Dick Vet in the Community 850 mWalk
- Dundas Veterinary Group Phone +44 131 557 1819 1.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
The official record for EH1 2HS
- Ward
- City Centre
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Edinburgh
- Rural or urban
- Large Urban Areas
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
House prices, schools, crime and flood risk in Scotland: our sources for them cover England, or England and Wales (Registers of Scotland publishes Scottish sales).
We list hospitals and care homes in England only. In Scotland, hospitals are inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and care homes by the Care Inspectorate.
- Flood risk: Flood maps for Scotland, from SEPA
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