The postcode EC1A 2DQ is located in City of London, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in August 2009 and is an active postcode. EC1A 2DQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC1A 2DQ 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 2DQ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to EC1A 2DQ is Cock Lane which is centered 61 m away.
The nearest bus stop is City Thameslink and is 38 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 337 m away at St. Paul's Underground Station The closest railway station is City Thameslink Rail Station, 56 m away.
The closest primary school to EC1A 2DQ (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 2DQ is Viaduct Tavern Public House and is 87 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 54 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 10, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for EC1A 2DQ 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EC1A 2DQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC1A 2DQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC1A 2DQ
| Introduction | August 2009 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EC1A 2DQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 483 m | |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 514 m | |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 617 m | |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 675 m | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 709 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 842 m |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 858 m |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 888 m |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 920 m |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 969 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.12 km |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 1.23 km |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 1.24 km |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 1.31 km |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.32 km |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 1.34 km |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.39 km | |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.41 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC1A 2DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uzumaki | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2020 | 49 m | |
| Mingzi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2019 | 54 m | |
| City & Guilds Staff Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2019 | 59 m | |
| BaxterStorey, Media Brands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2022 | 80 m | |
| Viaduct Tavern Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 87 m | |
| BaxterStorey, Travers Smith | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2019 | 96 m | |
| Travers Smith, Staff Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 6, 2019 | 96 m | |
| Magpie & Stump | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 15, 2019 | 97 m | |
| Food for All (Krishna Cafe) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 101 m | |
| Freestar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2021 | 101 m | |
| Pret a Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 101 m | |
| Saporita | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 7, 2019 | 101 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2020 | 101 m | |
| Tesco Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2020 | 101 m | |
| Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2022 | 101 m | |
| Corney & Barrow Wine Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2019 | 106 m | |
| Lexington Catering, Dentons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2021 | 106 m | |
| Starbucks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2019 | 106 m | |
| Sweet News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 106 m | |
| The Conductor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 25, 2021 | 106 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC1A 2DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| City Thameslink | 38 m | |
| City Thameslink | 40 m | |
| City Thameslink | 83 m | |
| St. Bartholomews Hospital | 99 m | |
| St. Bartholomews Hospital | 108 m | |
| St. Paul's Underground Station | 337 m | |
| St. Paul's Underground Station | 343 m | |
| St. Paul's Underground Station | 400 m | |
| City Thameslink Rail Station | 56 m | |
| City Thameslink Rail Station | 316 m | |
| Farringdon Rail Station | 390 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 656 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 662 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 668 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.82 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.98 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.22 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC1A 2DQ - Data from Dec 2021
| West Dock | 2.33 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.41 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.44 km | |
| Duck Island | 2.49 km | |
| East Dock | 2.5 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 2.7 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 2.89 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 3.59 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 4.02 km | |
| Thames Link | 4.07 km | |
| Redriff | 4.18 km | |
| Surrey Water | 4.19 km | |
| Canada Water | 4.36 km | |
| Stave Hill | 4.65 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 4.66 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EC1A 2DQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51676100 |
| Longitude | -0.10252400 |
| OS Easting | 531754 |
| OS Northing | 0181466 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| City of London |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000001 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| 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 |
| 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 |