Postcode EC1R 1AF (Islington)

Map showing EC1R 1AF and nearby postcodes

The postcode EC1R 1AF is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in May 2021 and is an active postcode. EC1R 1AF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EC1R 1AF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2 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 EC1R 1AF as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > Old EU tech workers.

The closest road name to EC1R 1AF is River Street Mews which is centered 33 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Amwell Street River Street and is 63 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 394 m away at Angel Underground Station The closest railway station is King's Cross St. Pancras, 789 m away.

The closest primary school to EC1R 1AF (for ages 11 and under) is Hugh Myddelton Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 22, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ. The last OFSTED inspection on December 8, 2021 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of EC1R 1AF is Old China Hand and is 237 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on December 18, 2018.

Policing for EC1R 1AF is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Islington is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EC1R 1AF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EC1R 1AF, and the approximate distance away.

River Street Mews 33 m
River Street 45 m
Amwell Street 57 m
Myddelton Passage 107 m
Inglebert Street 114 m
Naoroji Street 121 m
Myddelton Square 124 m
St Helena Street 127 m
Lloyd Square 137 m
Hardwick Street 144 m
Lloyd Street 145 m
Ingle Mews 145 m
Soley Mews 153 m
Fernsbury Street 165 m
Merlin Street 177 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC1R 1AF

Introduction May 2021
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 EC1R 1AF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
262 m
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
632 m
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
683 m
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
718 m
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
734 m
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
782 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
898 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
975 m
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.01 km
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
1.13 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.21 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.24 km
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
1.24 km
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
1.36 km
CATS College London 1.48 km
City of London School for Girls 1.5 km
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Outstanding
(March 21, 2017)
1.55 km
Kings Cross Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
1.55 km
Edith Neville Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
1.56 km
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ Good
(December 8, 2021)
1.65 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC1R 1AF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Clerkenwell Mount Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 18, 2021
68 m
Myddleton's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 28, 2018
76 m
Feast With Us @ Sapphire Housing Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
95 m
Ground Control Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 9, 2018
105 m
Petals in the Mist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 16, 2021
105 m
The George & Monkey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 21, 2022
163 m
London School of Economics Halls of Residence, Rosebery Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
220 m
Body & Soul Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
June 26, 2019
225 m
Sadlers Wells - Shop And Usher Servi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
July 20, 2017
229 m
Sadlers Wells Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 13, 2019
229 m
Old China Hand Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
December 18, 2018
237 m
Cotica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 1, 2022
252 m
Double Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 24, 2022
252 m
The Shakespeare's Head Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 8, 2018
258 m
Caterlink @Hugh Myddelton Primary School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 24, 2019
262 m
The Angel Church Other catering premises 2
Needs Improvement
October 6, 2021
265 m
The Harlequin Public House Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
December 1, 2016
269 m
The Co-Operative Food Group Retailers - other 4
Good
November 26, 2018
281 m
Niche Food & Drink Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 20, 2018
281 m
4youexpress Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
October 22, 2021
293 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC1R 1AF - Data from Apr 2022

Amwell Street River Street Bus Stop/Station 63 m
Amwell Street River Street Bus Stop/Station 73 m
Amwell Street Merlin Street Bus Stop/Station 167 m
Amwell Street Merlin Street Bus Stop/Station 179 m
Hardwick Street Bus Stop/Station 185 m
Angel Underground Station Metro/Tram 394 m
Angel Underground Station Metro/Tram 413 m
Angel Underground Station Metro/Tram 485 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Rail 789 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 931 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 962 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.07 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.08 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.08 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.1 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.26 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.51 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC1R 1AF - Data from Dec 2021

Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.07 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.19 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.23 km
Duck Island Island 3.23 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.39 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.5 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.59 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.65 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.77 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.79 km
New River Inland Water 3.81 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 4.56 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.58 km
West Reservoir Inland Water 4.59 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 4.84 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52887800
Longitude -0.10944500
OS Easting 531239
OS Northing 0182801
OS Positional Quality Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7539
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury
Electoral Ward Clerkenwell
Local Authority District Islington
Region / Government Office Region London
European Electoral Region London
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: London
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council London Central

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000019
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Ethnicity central
Group: Aspirational techies
Subgroup: Old EU tech workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Islington BUASD
Workplace Zone E33034774
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 021
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 021E
Output Area / Small Area 3D3