Postcode EC1V 8AJ (Islington)

Map showing EC1V 8AJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EC1V 8AJ is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC1V 8AJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EC1V 8AJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.2 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 EC1V 8AJ as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Striving service workers.

The closest road name to EC1V 8AJ is Central Street which is centered 45 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Lever Street and is 51 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 642 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 624 m away.

The closest primary school to EC1V 8AJ (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 local pub for residents of EC1V 8AJ is The Corner Bar and is 48 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on September 20, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chicken Diner and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on March 17, 2022.

Policing for EC1V 8AJ 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 8AJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EC1V 8AJ, and the approximate distance away.

Central Street 45 m
Lever Street 52 m
Europa Place 76 m
Hull Street 80 m
King Square 98 m
President Street 105 m
Macclesfield Road 135 m
Dingley Road 137 m
Ironmonger Row 155 m
Seward Street 170 m
Norman Street 173 m
Dingley Place 217 m
Gard Street 220 m
Galway Street 229 m
City Road 234 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC1V 8AJ

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 EC1V 8AJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
285 m
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
341 m
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
400 m
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
405 m
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
477 m
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
651 m
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
657 m
Charterhouse Square School 794 m
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
799 m
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 799 m
City of London School for Girls 933 m
The Lyceum 1.04 km
Workers' Educational Association Good
(November 30, 2017)
1.15 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.23 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.29 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.49 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.51 km
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
1.54 km
City of London School 1.83 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.89 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC1V 8AJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Best One Mini-Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
January 31, 2018
0 m
Chicken Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
March 17, 2022
0 m
St Luke's Community Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 9, 2022
0 m
Thistle City Barbican Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 18, 2022
9 m
Nep House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 21, 2022
46 m
Popular Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 29, 2021
46 m
Devi Dhaba # Curry Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 2, 2022
48 m
Dodam Korea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 3, 2019
48 m
Fish Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 18, 2019
48 m
Guy's Off Licence Retailers - other Exempt
October 1, 2018
48 m
Kido Nursery & Preschool Clerkenwell Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 21, 2019
48 m
Kings Square Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 21, 2020
48 m
Little Ninja Kitchen Other catering premises 4
Good
October 7, 2021
48 m
The Corner Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
September 20, 2016
48 m
Barbican Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 27, 2018
61 m
Barbican Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 10, 2019
61 m
Magic Wok & Box Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 6, 2021
61 m
SMIT Food and Wine Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
March 28, 2018
61 m
Newpark Montessori Nursery School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 4, 2020
137 m
Mix & Muddle Other catering premises 4
Good
February 24, 2022
153 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC1V 8AJ - Data from Apr 2022

Lever Street Bus Stop/Station 51 m
Ironmonger Row Norman Street Bus Stop/Station 157 m
Percival Street St. Luke's Bus Stop/Station 253 m
Windsor Terrace Bus Stop/Station 268 m
Windsor Terrace Bus Stop/Station 269 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 642 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 689 m
Barbican Underground Station Metro/Tram 791 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 624 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 635 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 663 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.88 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.88 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.89 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.05 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.21 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.44 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC1V 8AJ - Data from Dec 2021

Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 2.33 km
West Dock Inland Water 2.78 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 2.87 km
East Dock Inland Water 2.91 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.56 km
Duck Island Island 3.6 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 3.72 km
New River Inland Water 3.75 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.79 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.97 km
Redriff Wetland 4.29 km
Thames Link Inland Water 4.29 km
Clapton Pond Inland Water 4.31 km
Surrey Water Inland Water 4.43 km
West Reservoir Inland Water 4.59 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52740300
Longitude -0.09666100
OS Easting 532130
OS Northing 0182660
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
8242
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: Ethnicity central
Group: Endeavouring ethnic mix
Subgroup: Striving service workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Islington BUASD
Workplace Zone E33034791
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 023
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 023B
Output Area / Small Area 3B1