The postcode EC1A 9PQ is located in City of London, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in July 1995 and is an active postcode. EC1A 9PQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC1A 9PQ 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 9PQ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to EC1A 9PQ is Grand Avenue which is centered 53 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St. Bartholomews Hospital and is 194 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 199 m away at Barbican Underground Station The closest railway station is Farringdon Rail Station, 285 m away.
The closest primary school to EC1A 9PQ (for ages 11 and under) is Charterhouse Square School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Central Foundation Boys' School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 4, 2015 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of EC1A 9PQ is The Butcher's Hook and Cleaver and is 77 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 18, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Dose Espresso and is 64 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on May 19, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 11.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for EC1A 9PQ 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 9PQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC1A 9PQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC1A 9PQ
| Introduction | July 1995 |
| 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 9PQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 163 m | |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 430 m | |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 513 m |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 566 m |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 571 m |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 603 m |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 690 m | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 733 m |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 907 m |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 953 m | |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 984 m |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 990 m |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.12 km |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.18 km | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 1.2 km |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 1.2 km | |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 1.45 km |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.46 km |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 1.48 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC1A 9PQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apulia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 13, 2021 | 64 m | |
| Ask for Janice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 64 m | |
| Barbican News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 18, 2019 | 64 m | |
| Details | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2021 | 64 m | |
| Dose Espresso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 19, 2021 | 64 m | |
| Jumpin Beans Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement June 10, 2021 | 64 m | |
| Redemption Roasters | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 27, 2021 | 64 m | |
| Smithfield Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 13, 2020 | 64 m | |
| Gaucho Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 67 m | |
| Slice Of Life Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 23, 2018 | 67 m | |
| BeerHawk-Charterhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 30, 2019 | 72 m | |
| The Butcher's Hook and Cleaver | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2019 | 77 m | |
| The St Barts Brewery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 15, 2019 | 77 m | |
| Bowling Bird (Korpen Ltd) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 12, 2018 | 78 m | |
| CH&Co Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 78 m | |
| The Rising Sun Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2019 | 78 m | |
| Simmons Farringdon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2022 | 84 m | |
| Bhavini's News | Exempt July 20, 2017 | 102 m | |
| Pastan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 1, 2022 | 102 m | |
| Pixxa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2019 | 102 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC1A 9PQ - Data from Apr 2022
| St. Bartholomews Hospital | 194 m | |
| Barbican | 222 m | |
| St. Bartholomews Hospital | 240 m | |
| St. Bartholomews Hospital | 257 m | |
| Little Britain | 281 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 199 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 202 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 207 m | |
| Farringdon Rail Station | 285 m | |
| Farringdon Rail Station | 328 m | |
| City Thameslink Rail Station | 383 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 970 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 975 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 982 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.15 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.31 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.54 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC1A 9PQ - Data from Dec 2021
| West Dock | 2.37 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.46 km | |
| East Dock | 2.53 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 2.67 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.74 km | |
| Duck Island | 2.79 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 2.99 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 3.56 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.99 km | |
| Thames Link | 4.07 km | |
| Redriff | 4.15 km | |
| Surrey Water | 4.2 km | |
| Canada Water | 4.42 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 4.63 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 4.64 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EC1A 9PQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 12.9 Mbps | 11.6 Mbps | 14.3 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.1 Mbps | 1.1 Mbps | 1.2 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 8 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 13.5 | 1.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51955200 |
| Longitude | -0.10066100 |
| OS Easting | 531877 |
| OS Northing | 0181780 |
| 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 | E33028926 |
| 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 |