The postcode EC1R 1UQ is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC1R 1UQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC1R 1UQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.9 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 1UQ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to EC1R 1UQ is Garnault Mews which is centered 16 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Amwell Street Merlin Street and is 32 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 529 m away at Angel Underground Station The closest railway station is Farringdon Rail Station, 802 m away.
The closest primary school to EC1R 1UQ (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 Central Foundation Boys' School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 4, 2015 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of EC1R 1UQ is Old China Hand and is 70 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on December 18, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 121.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EC1R 1UQ is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Islington is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EC1R 1UQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC1R 1UQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC1R 1UQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 EC1R 1UQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 172 m |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 581 m |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 583 m |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 584 m |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 629 m |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 716 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 797 m |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 812 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 981 m |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.03 km | |
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 1.15 km |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 1.17 km |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.33 km | |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.39 km | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 1.54 km |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 1.6 km | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 1.6 km |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 1.6 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC1R 1UQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body & Soul | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 26, 2019 | 46 m | |
| Cotica | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 66 m | |
| Double Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 24, 2022 | 66 m | |
| Old China Hand | Exempt December 18, 2018 | 70 m | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 26, 2018 | 96 m | |
| London School of Economics Halls of Residence, Rosebery Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 102 m | |
| Coin Laundry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 118 m | |
| BE-OOM | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 140 m | |
| Briki | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 31, 2020 | 140 m | |
| Cafe Kick | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 140 m | |
| Furanxo Exmouth Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 23, 2021 | 140 m | |
| Gail's Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 10, 2020 | 140 m | |
| Mikkeller Brew Pub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 140 m | |
| PHO GA | Awaiting Inspection | 140 m | |
| Santore Ristorante Italiano | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 30, 2020 | 140 m | |
| The Exmouth Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 1, 2022 | 140 m | |
| The Street Easy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 23, 2021 | 140 m | |
| Anand News | Exempt July 30, 2019 | 162 m | |
| Berber & Q Shawarma Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 5, 2019 | 162 m | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 162 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC1R 1UQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Amwell Street Merlin Street | 32 m | |
| Finsbury Town Hall | 35 m | |
| Amwell Street Merlin Street | 45 m | |
| Hardwick Street | 79 m | |
| Tysoe Street | 140 m | |
| Angel Underground Station | 529 m | |
| Angel Underground Station | 540 m | |
| Angel Underground Station | 621 m | |
| Farringdon Rail Station | 802 m | |
| Farringdon Rail Station | 852 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras | 917 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.88 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.89 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.89 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.93 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.09 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.34 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC1R 1UQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 3.07 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.11 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 3.14 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.18 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.28 km | |
| West Dock | 3.33 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.42 km | |
| East Dock | 3.48 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.89 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.91 km | |
| New River | 3.96 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 4.42 km | |
| Paddington Green | 4.62 km | |
| West Reservoir | 4.75 km | |
| The Serpentine | 4.8 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EC1R 1UQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79.7 Mbps | 121.6 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 18.6 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 95.4 | 16.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for EC1R 1UQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52728000 |
| Longitude | -0.10847300 |
| OS Easting | 531311 |
| OS Northing | 0182625 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000019 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| 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 |
| 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 | Islington BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33030206 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Islington 022 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Islington 022F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |