Postcode EC1A 2DH (City of London)

Map showing EC1A 2DH and nearby postcodes

The postcode EC1A 2DH is located in City of London, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 2004 and is an active postcode. EC1A 2DH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EC1A 2DH is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.7 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 EC1A 2DH as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.

The closest road name to EC1A 2DH is Cock Lane which is centered 52 m away.

The nearest bus stop is City Thameslink and is 44 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 350 m away at St. Paul's Underground Station The closest railway station is City Thameslink Rail Station, 54 m away.

The closest primary school to EC1A 2DH (for ages 11 and under) is Charterhouse Square School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is London Nautical School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 3, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of EC1A 2DH is Viaduct Tavern Public House and is 100 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 18, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Mingzi and is 65 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 10, 2019.

Policing for EC1A 2DH is covered by the City of London police force association and City and Hackney Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EC1A 2DH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EC1A 2DH, and the approximate distance away.

Cock Lane 52 m
Giltspur Street 74 m
Green Arbour Court 81 m
Snow Hill 96 m
Bishop's Court 100 m
Hosier Lane 100 m
Smithfield Street 136 m
Holborn Viaduct 147 m
Turnagain Lane 147 m
Newcastle Close 154 m
Bear Alley 158 m
St Georges's Court 160 m
Farringdon Street 162 m
West Smithfield 166 m
Old Fleet Lane 185 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC1A 2DH

Introduction October 2004
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EC1A 2DH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Charterhouse Square School 480 m
St Paul's Cathedral School 526 m
City of London School for Girls 621 m
City of London School 686 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
696 m
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
839 m
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
858 m
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
881 m
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
912 m
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
956 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.1 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.22 km
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
1.23 km
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
1.24 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
1.24 km
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
1.31 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.31 km
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
1.33 km
CATS College London 1.38 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.4 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC1A 2DH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Uzumaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 8, 2020
57 m
Mingzi Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 10, 2019
65 m
City & Guilds Staff Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 28, 2019
65 m
BaxterStorey, Travers Smith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 11, 2019
83 m
Travers Smith, Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 6, 2019
83 m
BaxterStorey, Media Brands Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
90 m
Food for All (Krishna Cafe) Other catering premises 5
Very Good
May 1, 2019
93 m
Freestar Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 17, 2021
93 m
Pret a Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 23, 2020
93 m
Saporita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 7, 2019
93 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 27, 2020
93 m
Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
November 13, 2020
93 m
Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 13, 2022
96 m
Viaduct Tavern Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 18, 2022
100 m
Magpie & Stump Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 15, 2019
107 m
Corney & Barrow Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 27, 2019
108 m
Lexington Catering, Dentons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 26, 2021
108 m
Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 1, 2019
108 m
Sweet News Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 8, 2019
108 m
The Conductor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
November 25, 2021
108 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC1A 2DH - Data from Apr 2022

City Thameslink Bus Stop/Station 44 m
City Thameslink Bus Stop/Station 48 m
City Thameslink Bus Stop/Station 73 m
St. Bartholomews Hospital Bus Stop/Station 101 m
St. Bartholomews Hospital Bus Stop/Station 109 m
St. Paul's Underground Station Metro/Tram 350 m
St. Paul's Underground Station Metro/Tram 355 m
Farringdon Underground Station Metro/Tram 389 m
City Thameslink Rail Station Rail 54 m
City Thameslink Rail Station Rail 322 m
Farringdon Rail Station Rail 378 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 666 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 671 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 678 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.83 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.99 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.22 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC1A 2DH - Data from Dec 2021

West Dock Inland Water 2.34 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 2.42 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 2.44 km
Duck Island Island 2.49 km
East Dock Inland Water 2.51 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 2.7 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 2.89 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 3.6 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 4.01 km
Thames Link Inland Water 4.08 km
Redriff Wetland 4.19 km
Surrey Water Inland Water 4.21 km
Canada Water Inland Water 4.37 km
Stave Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.66 km
Lavender Pond Inland Water 4.67 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51684200
Longitude -0.10267600
OS Easting 531745
OS Northing 0181475
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
18089
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

City of London

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Electoral Ward Farringdon Without
Local Authority District City of London
Region / Government Office Region London
European Electoral Region London
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: London
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council London East

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000001
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

NHS England Region London
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
City and Hackney Teaching
Cancer Alliance North East London
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
London
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
East London Health and Care Partnership
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS North East London CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Aspiring and affluent
Subgroup: EU white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division City of London BUASD
Workplace Zone E33028923
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
City of London 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
City of London 001G
Output Area / Small Area 2D3