The postcode EC1A 9HQ is located in City of London, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 2002 and is an active postcode. EC1A 9HQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EC1A 9HQ 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 9HQ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to EC1A 9HQ is Hosier Lane which is centered 37 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St. Bartholomews Hospital and is 38 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 293 m away at Farringdon Underground Station The closest railway station is City Thameslink Rail Station, 180 m away.
The closest primary school to EC1A 9HQ (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 9HQ is Bishops Finger and is 58 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 4, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Assenheims 56 and is 69 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 15, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for EC1A 9HQ 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 9HQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC1A 9HQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC1A 9HQ
| Introduction | June 2002 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EC1A 9HQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 359 m | |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 547 m | |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 593 m | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 670 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 715 m |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 750 m |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 752 m |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 782 m |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 798 m | |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 901 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.07 km |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.18 km |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 1.29 km |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 1.31 km |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.34 km | |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 1.38 km |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 1.39 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC1A 9HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Boyd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2019 | 0 m | |
| 21 West | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2022 | 34 m | |
| Beppes Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 9, 2022 | 34 m | |
| Smithfield House Childrens Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 12, 2022 | 34 m | |
| Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2022 | 43 m | |
| Smithfield Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2019 | 47 m | |
| Bishops Finger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2020 | 58 m | |
| Ferrari's Snack Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 30, 2020 | 58 m | |
| Assenheims 56 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 69 m | |
| Brewin Dolphin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 5, 2020 | 69 m | |
| Café De Livio | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 29, 2021 | 69 m | |
| Karaoke Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 30, 2019 | 69 m | |
| Tesco Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2018 | 69 m | |
| Urban Golf Smithfields | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 12, 2022 | 69 m | |
| CCT Venues | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2021 | 97 m | |
| Clever Coffee | Exempt July 3, 2019 | 97 m | |
| BaxterStorey, Travers Smith | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2019 | 98 m | |
| Travers Smith, Staff Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 6, 2019 | 98 m | |
| Oriole | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 116 m | |
| City & Guilds Staff Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2019 | 121 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC1A 9HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| St. Bartholomews Hospital | 38 m | |
| St. Bartholomews Hospital | 78 m | |
| St. Bartholomews Hospital | 94 m | |
| City Thameslink | 163 m | |
| City Thameslink | 175 m | |
| Farringdon Underground Station | 293 m | |
| Farringdon Underground Station | 315 m | |
| Farringdon Underground Station | 327 m | |
| City Thameslink Rail Station | 180 m | |
| Farringdon Rail Station | 284 m | |
| Farringdon Rail Station | 338 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 792 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 797 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 804 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.96 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.12 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC1A 9HQ - Data from Dec 2021
| West Dock | 2.37 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.45 km | |
| East Dock | 2.53 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.55 km | |
| Duck Island | 2.59 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 2.8 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 2.82 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 3.61 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.98 km | |
| Thames Link | 4.09 km | |
| Redriff | 4.2 km | |
| Surrey Water | 4.22 km | |
| Canada Water | 4.41 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 4.67 km | |
| Stave Hill | 4.68 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EC1A 9HQ - 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 | 51.51798500 |
| Longitude | -0.10218200 |
| OS Easting | 531776 |
| OS Northing | 0181603 |
| 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 | E33028919 |
| 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 |