EH2 3AE postcode in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

EH2 3AE is a postcode in Edinburgh, in the City Centre ward of City of Edinburgh. It is in the Edinburgh North and Leith parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since July 2021.

Nearest station Edinburgh 800 m in a straight line EV charging 48 charging points mapped within 3 km, 4 within 1 km MP Tracy Gilbert Labour, Edinburgh North and Leith Council City of Edinburgh Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH2 3AE is, and what is near it

Map of EH2 3AE and what is near it Map of EH2 3AE: its centre point, with the 33 other postcodes in the EH2 3 sector, 2 railway stations, 1 Underground, metro or tram station, 3 GP practices, 42 bus stops and 4 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. EH2 3AA: also in EH2 3EH2 3AB: also in EH2 3EH2 3AH: also in EH2 3EH2 3AT: also in EH2 3EH2 3BB: also in EH2 3EH2 3BF: also in EH2 3EH2 3BN: also in EH2 3EH2 3BU: also in EH2 3EH2 3BX: also in EH2 3EH2 3DF: also in EH2 3EH2 3DH: also in EH2 3EH2 3DN: also in EH2 3EH2 3DT: also in EH2 3EH2 3DX: also in EH2 3EH2 3EE: also in EH2 3EH2 3ES: also in EH2 3EH2 3EY: also in EH2 3EH2 3HT: also in EH2 3EH2 3JD: also in EH2 3EH2 3JF: also in EH2 3EH2 3JG: also in EH2 3EH2 3JP: also in EH2 3EH2 3JZ: also in EH2 3EH2 3LJ: also in EH2 3EH2 3LQ: also in EH2 3EH2 3LU: also in EH2 3EH2 3NH: also in EH2 3EH2 3NR: also in EH2 3EH2 3NS: also in EH2 3EH2 3QA: also in EH2 3 Edinburgh EH2 3AE Map of EH2 3AE and what is near it Map of EH2 3AE: its centre point, with the 33 other postcodes in the EH2 3 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 Underground, metro or tram station, 3 GP practices, 42 bus stops and 4 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. Haymarket station 1.4 kmEdinburgh EH2 3AE
  • EH2 3AE
  • Other postcodes in EH2 3: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 1 Underground, metro or tram station
  • 3 GP practices
  • 42 bus stops
  • 4 EV charging points
  • Further out, with the distance

Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.9535, longitude -3.2011)

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 EH2 3AE?

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 EH2 3AE?

Ofcom gives no broadband figures for EH2 3AE. It reports postcodes with homes or businesses it can match to its data, so a new postcode, or one with no premises on its list, has none.

Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcode

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 EH2 3AE?

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 days

Source: 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

Where is the nearest station to EH2 3AE?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH2 3AE 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 250 mWalk

Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.

42 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Hill Street, 48 m away.

More stations near EH2 3AE, and how we find them

Source: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which GP surgeries are near EH2 3AE?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH2 3AE, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

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 EH2 3AE?

4 within 1 km 48 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH2 3AE, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • Bp Pulse Charging point · No details mapped 250 mWalk
  • Enterprise Car Club Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 700 mWalk
  • Blue badge holder charging Charging point · 4 chargers 850 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 Map

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

Which dentists are near EH2 3AE?

The nearest to the centre of EH2 3AE, in a straight line.

  • Edinburgh Gums & Teeth 50 mWalk
  • Frederick Street Dental Care 50 mWalk
  • Ripple Dental 450 mWalk

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which pharmacies are near EH2 3AE?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH2 3AE, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Boots UK, 101-103 Princes Street Phone 0131 225 8331 200 mWalk
  • Williams & Barry, 35-37 North West Circus Place Phone 0131 220 9150 550 mWalk
  • Boots UK, 46-48 Shandwick Place Phone 0131 225 6757 700 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 EH2 3AE?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH2 3AE on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.

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 EH2 3AE

Ward
City Centre
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Edinburgh
Rural or urban
Large Urban Areas
In use since
July 2021

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources

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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.

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Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it

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