Postcode EC1R 1XN (Islington)

Map showing EC1R 1XN and nearby postcodes

The postcode EC1R 1XN is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC1R 1XN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EC1R 1XN 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 1XN as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > Old EU tech workers.

The closest road name to EC1R 1XN is River Street which is centered 17 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Amwell Street River Street and is 47 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 360 m away at Angel Underground Station The closest railway station is King's Cross St. Pancras, 758 m away.

The closest primary school to EC1R 1XN (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 1XN is The Shakespeare's Head Public House and is 242 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on August 8, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 91.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.9 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 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EC1R 1XN 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 1XN and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

River Street 17 m
River Street Mews 30 m
Amwell Street 57 m
Inglebert Street 57 m
Myddelton Square 76 m
Ingle Mews 88 m
Soley Mews 110 m
Myddelton Passage 118 m
Lloyd Street 122 m
Mylne Street 145 m
Naoroji Street 149 m
Lloyd Square 149 m
St Helena Street 153 m
Claremont Square 187 m
Claremont Close 194 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC1R 1XN

Introduction January 1980
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 1XN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
305 m
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
654 m
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
688 m
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
766 m
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
781 m
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
829 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
938 m
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
997 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.03 km
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
1.18 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.26 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.27 km
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
1.27 km
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
1.4 km
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Outstanding
(March 21, 2017)
1.5 km
Kings Cross Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
1.5 km
CATS College London 1.52 km
Edith Neville Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
1.53 km
City of London School for Girls 1.55 km
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ Good
(December 8, 2021)
1.63 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ground Control Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 9, 2018
66 m
Petals in the Mist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 16, 2021
66 m
Myddleton's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 28, 2018
68 m
Clerkenwell Mount Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 18, 2021
91 m
Feast With Us @ Sapphire Housing Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
93 m
The George & Monkey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 21, 2022
106 m
Sadlers Wells - Shop And Usher Servi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
July 20, 2017
237 m
Sadlers Wells Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 13, 2019
237 m
The Shakespeare's Head Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 8, 2018
242 m
The Angel Church Other catering premises 2
Needs Improvement
October 6, 2021
242 m
The Harlequin Public House Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
December 1, 2016
261 m
London School of Economics Halls of Residence, Rosebery Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
271 m
4youexpress Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
October 22, 2021
280 m
Body & Soul Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
June 26, 2019
282 m
Niche Food & Drink Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 20, 2018
282 m
1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
289 m
Made in Little France Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 28, 2017
291 m
Turner and George Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 28, 2019
291 m
Old China Hand Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
December 18, 2018
295 m
Caterlink @Hugh Myddelton Primary School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 24, 2019
305 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Amwell Street River Street Bus Stop/Station 47 m
Amwell Street River Street Bus Stop/Station 49 m
Cruikshank Street Amwell St Bus Stop/Station 161 m
Cruikshank Street Amwell St Bus Stop/Station 165 m
Claremont Square Bus Stop/Station 196 m
Angel Underground Station Metro/Tram 360 m
Angel Underground Station Metro/Tram 381 m
Angel Underground Station Metro/Tram 448 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Rail 758 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 903 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 936 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.13 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.13 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.14 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.15 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.31 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.56 km

Nearby Nature

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

Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.04 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.23 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.25 km
Duck Island Island 3.27 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.43 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.55 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.64 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.7 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.73 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.76 km
New River Inland Water 3.77 km
West Reservoir Inland Water 4.55 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.58 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 4.6 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.8 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EC1R 1XN - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 65.4 Mbps 91.9 Mbps 205 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 12.9 Mbps 21 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7.3 0.7
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 15.5 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 105 14.9
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

45 meters consuming 582,653 kWh - mean 12,948 kWh : median 11,457 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

47 meters consuming 124,284 kWh - mean 2,644 kWh : median 2,225 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EC1R 1XN - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52937400
Longitude -0.10971000
OS Easting 531221
OS Northing 0182856
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

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