Postcode EC1V 2SF (Islington)

Map showing EC1V 2SF and nearby postcodes

The postcode EC1V 2SF is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 1998 and is an active postcode. EC1V 2SF is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EC1V 2SF is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.7 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 EC1V 2SF as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to EC1V 2SF is Wakley Street which is centered 61 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hall Street and is 84 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 363 m away at Angel Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 1.05 km away.

The closest primary school to EC1V 2SF (for ages 11 and under) is Moreland Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 11, 2020. 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 nearest takeaway food is available from Burger Waiz/Deer Wing/Mac and Mouth and is 152 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for EC1V 2SF 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 EC1V 2SF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EC1V 2SF, and the approximate distance away.

Wakley Street 61 m
Hall Street 62 m
Frederick's Row 81 m
Manningford Close 87 m
Sidney Grove 99 m
New Charles Street 109 m
Oakley Crescent 119 m
Nelson Terrace 119 m
Paget Street 148 m
Remington Street 156 m
Elia Mews 159 m
Friend Street 167 m
Nelson Place 179 m
Hermit Street 185 m
Rawstorne Street 187 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC1V 2SF

Introduction December 1998
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EC1V 2SF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
187 m
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
407 m
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
567 m
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
607 m
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
772 m
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
860 m
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
1.07 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.1 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.12 km
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
1.23 km
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 1.23 km
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
1.25 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.29 km
City of London School for Girls 1.31 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.36 km
The Lyceum 1.49 km
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.57 km
Workers' Educational Association Good
(November 30, 2017)
1.57 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.74 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.83 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC1V 2SF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Tanakatsu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
39 m
Berni's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 6, 2018
82 m
Best One Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 3
Satisfactory
February 12, 2018
82 m
Caffe 82 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
June 25, 2019
101 m
Prime Backpackers Angel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 3
Satisfactory
March 23, 2022
111 m
Burger Waiz/Deer Wing/Mac and Mouth Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
152 m
Gelato Americano Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
152 m
Grown by nature Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
152 m
It's All Greek To Me Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 10, 2019
152 m
Kammoon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 31, 2020
152 m
The Co-Operative Food Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
May 14, 2019
152 m
The Rugged Bunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
152 m
Fitness First Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
April 15, 2016
152 m
Caterlink @Moreland Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 21, 2019
187 m
Unite the Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 6, 2018
187 m
Aramark @ School/college/university 4
Good
February 26, 2020
219 m
Aramark @ School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
219 m
The Pearl and Feather Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
October 31, 2018
229 m
13 Express Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
November 11, 2021
234 m
Koox Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 11, 2021
234 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC1V 2SF - Data from Apr 2022

Hall Street Bus Stop/Station 84 m
Central Street Bus Stop/Station 153 m
Central Street Bus Stop/Station 159 m
City University Bus Stop/Station 211 m
City University Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Angel Underground Station Metro/Tram 363 m
Angel Underground Station Metro/Tram 387 m
Angel Underground Station Metro/Tram 415 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 1.05 km
Old Street Rail Station Rail 1.07 km
Old Street Rail Station Rail 1.1 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.13 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.14 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.15 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.3 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.46 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.69 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC1V 2SF - Data from Dec 2021

Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 2.71 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.22 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.31 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.35 km
New River Inland Water 3.52 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.58 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.59 km
Duck Island Island 3.62 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.8 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 4.17 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.25 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.3 km
Clapton Pond Inland Water 4.34 km
West Reservoir Inland Water 4.34 km
East Reservoir Inland Water 4.73 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.53005200
Longitude -0.10156500
OS Easting 531784
OS Northing 0182946
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
10377
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury
Electoral Ward Bunhill
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: Cosmopolitans
Group: Inner city students
Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Islington BUASD
Workplace Zone E33030135
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 022
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 022B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2