Overview for Grassmarket, EDINBURGH, EH1 2JR

Introduction

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. The modern city is located between the rivers Almond and Esk on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, in the historic region of Lothian, bounded on its southern side by the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh is Scotland's second most populous city and the seventh most populous city in the United Kingdom.

Recognised as the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century, Edinburgh is the seat of the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament, and the highest courts in Scotland. The city's Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. The city has long been a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine, Scottish law, literature, philosophy, the sciences and engineering. It is the second-largest financial centre in the United Kingdom, fourth largest in Europe and thirteenth largest internationally and the city's historical and cultural attractions have made it the UK's second-most visited tourist destination, attracting 4.9 million visits, including 2.4 million from overseas in 2018. Time Out magazine rated Edinburgh the best city in the world in 2022.

Edinburgh's official population estimates are

506,520 (mid-2020) for the locality, 518,500 (mid-2019) for the City of Edinburgh council area, which takes in some outlying villages in the western part of its territory, and 1,384,950 (2019) for the wider Edinburgh and South East Scotland city region which also includes East Lothian, Fife, Midlothian, the Scottish Borders and West Lothian. The City of Edinburgh Council is the current local authority.

The city is the annual venue of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. It is home to national cultural institutions such as the National Museum of Scotland, the National Library of Scotland and the Scottish National Gallery. The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582 and now one of three in the city, is considered one of the best research institutions in the world, most recently placing 15th in the QS World University Rankings for 2023. The city is also known for the Edinburgh International Festival and the Fringe, the latter being the world's largest annual international arts festival. Historic sites in Edinburgh include Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the churches of St. Giles, Greyfriars and the Canongate, and the extensive Georgian New Town built in the 18th/19th centuries. Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town together are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has been managed by Edinburgh World Heritage since 1999.

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Summary for Grassmarket, EDINBURGH, EH1 2JR

Scottish Region
This postcode is in the
City Centre
within
Edinburgh
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near EH1 2JR

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
149
In Progress
245
Completed
6
Cancelled
175

Road Safety near EH1 2JR

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Grassmarket, EH1 2JR that have been reported to over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near EH1 2JR

View traffic levels near Grassmarket, EH1 2JR from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to Grassmarket, EH1 2JR and the surrounding area

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Edinburgh and nearby Videos From YouTube

Edinburgh Drone View | DJI Mini 2 First Flight | Scotland Drone | 4K

Areal view of Edinburgh City. This is my first drone flight video, for more areal views keep follow our channel. Music Credits ...

Channel: Nitara Hari (View Channel)

Published: 23 Feb 2021

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Edinburgh East parliamentary constituency.

Edinburgh East is a constituency in Scotland. The seat has been held by Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Grassmarket, EH1 2JR

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for EH1 2JR

Latitude
55.947832
Longitude
-3.195535

Sunrise and Sunset at EH1 2JR

Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
18:45

Traffic Emission Zones

Edinburgh

Historical Weather Summary

Clear9.92%
Cloudy57.84%
Rain10.86%
Windy20.79%
Other0.59%

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at EH1 2JR

Active
6
Inactive
3

Postcode Details for EH1 2JR

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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