EH2 2PJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EH2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2PJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case EH which means Edinburgh.
- Postal District. In our case EH2.
- Postal Sector. In our case EH2 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PJ.
The regional mail center for the post area EH is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the EH2 2PJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is EDINBURGH CENTRAL DO 2. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH2 2PJ postcode have the street address of Hanover Street
It is situated within the post town of EDINBURGH within the old postal county of Midlothian.
EH2 2PJ is within Edinburgh.
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EH2 2PJ: Points of Interest
Bibi's Bakery
Bibi's Bakery is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at 37 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PJ.
Milne's Bar
Milne's Bar is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at 35 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PJ.
PRET A MANGER
PRET A MANGER is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 51 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PJ.
COSTCUTTER
COSTCUTTER is a large-scale supermarket offering a wide range of products located at 43 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PJ.
Map Coordinates for EH2 2PJ
| Latitude | 55.9531091587 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.19668967339 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for EH2 2PJ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 350 Edinburgh | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 66 Edinburgh Penicuik & North Berwick | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for EH2 2PJ
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | E 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Mist | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the EH2 2PJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For EH2 2PJ
| Average Mbps | 16.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 16.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 23.290 |
EH2 2PJ has an average download speed of 16 Megabits per second (Mbps).
259 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
2% of postcodes (26,334) have slower broadband speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,158,048) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For EH2 2PJ
| Average Mbps | 1.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.760 |
EH2 2PJ has an average upload speed of 1.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,666 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
2% of postcodes (18,250) have slower upload speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,159,725) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of EH2 2PJ Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Lorne Primary School
Address: Lorne Primary School, 7 Lorne Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8QS
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 0131 554 2308
Royal Mile Primary School
Address: Royal Mile Primary School, 86 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BZ
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 0131 556 3347
Abbeyhill Primary School
Address: Abbeyhill Primary School, Abbey Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5SJ
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 0131 661 3054
Leith Walk Primary School
Address: Leith Walk Primary School, 9 Brunswick Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5NG
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 0131 556 3873
St Mary's RC Primary School (Edinburgh)
Address: St Mary's RC Primary School (Edinburgh), 63 East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BW
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 0131 556 7128
Broughton Primary School
Address: Broughton Primary School, 132 Broughton Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4LD
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 0131 556 7028
Stockbridge Primary School
Address: Stockbridge Primary School, 17a Hamilton Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5BA
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 0131 332 6109
Tollcross Primary School
Address: Tollcross Primary School, 117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 0131 229 7828
Scotland Secondary Schools
Drummond Community High School
Address: Drummond Community High School, 41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4BS
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 0131 556 2651
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near EH2 2PJ
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near EH2 2PJ
EDINBURGH ACCESS PRACTICE
Address: THE ACCESS PLACE, 6 SOUTH GRAYS CLOSE, 40 HIGH STREET, EDINBURGH, EH1 1TQ
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 295015
DR THYNE & PARTNERS
Address: STOCKBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, 1 INDIA PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 6EH
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 259191
THE GREEN PRACTICE
Address: STOCKBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, 1 INDIA PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 6EH
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 609227
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE
Address: 6 BRISTO SQUARE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9AL
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 502777
THE GROUP PRACTICE - EYRE
Address: 31 EYRE CRESCENT, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 5EU
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 568842
MACKENZIE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 20 WEST RICHMOND STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9DX
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 511000
Transport Links near EH2 2PJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: EH2 2PJ
- Edinburgh
Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BBDistance: 1.28 milesDriving Time: 4.11 minutes - Haymarket
Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EYDistance: 1.74 milesDriving Time: 5.25 minutes - Slateford
Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, EH14 1BXDistance: 3.35 milesDriving Time: 9.58 minutes - Kingsknowe
Kingsknowe station, Kingsknowe Road, Kingsknowe, City of Edinburgh, EH14 2JXDistance: 4.41 milesDriving Time: 11.60 minutes - Brunstane
Brunstane station, Brunstane Road South, Brunstane, Midlothian, EH15 2NGDistance: 4.92 milesDriving Time: 11.63 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near EH2 2PJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near EH2 2PJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the EH2 2PJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith Burgh Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Deidre Brock |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the EH2 2PJ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is City of Edinburgh Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for City of Edinburgh at the following link City of Edinburgh.How much is the Council Tax?
City of Edinburgh Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much City of Edinburgh charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the EH2 2PJ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of City of Edinburgh council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries – The City of Edinburgh CouncilPostcodes near the EH2 2PJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the EH2 2PJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Broughton Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 4EW | 1.07 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to Tesco |
| Waitrose, Comely Bank Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 1AW | 1.57 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Easter Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 5RG | 1.65 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 2.00 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to Sainsburys |
| Tesco, Duke Street, EDINBURGH, EH6 8HL | 2.50 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the EH2 2PJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 0.11 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to 89/90 Princes St |
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 0.31 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 1.11 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| 3 Whitehill Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3HR | 3.83 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to 3 Whitehill Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 0.21 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to McDonald's, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ |
| McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 0.21 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU |
| McDonald's, Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4BL | 0.43 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to McDonald's, Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4BL |
| McDonald's, London Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 6AA | 1.41 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to McDonald's, London Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 6AA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 0.21 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 0.21 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 0.38 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 0.69 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 1.24 miles | Directions from EH2 2PJ to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |