Postcode EC1Y 1BJ (Islington) Terminated July 2013

Map showing EC1Y 1BJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EC1Y 1BJ is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in February 2009 and terminated in July 2013.EC1Y 1BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EC1Y 1BJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 EC1Y 1BJ as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to EC1Y 1BJ is Cowper Street which is centered 38 m away.

The nearest bus stop is City Road Leonard Street and is 101 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 21 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 37 m away.

The closest primary school to EC1Y 1BJ (for ages 11 and under) is St Luke's CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 20, 2018. 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 EC1Y 1BJ is The Angel Public House and is 31 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 1, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lennies Sandwich Bar and is 65 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on January 22, 2019.

Policing for EC1Y 1BJ 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 EC1Y 1BJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EC1Y 1BJ, and the approximate distance away.

Cowper Street 38 m
Old Street 83 m
Mallow Street 89 m
Oliver's Yard 131 m
Tabernacle Street 158 m
Featherstone Street 167 m
Clere Place 174 m
Cranwood Street 182 m
Singer Street 184 m
Martha's Buildings 190 m
Vince Street 196 m
Platina Street 196 m
Kiffen Street 201 m
Leonard Street 213 m
Epworth Street 214 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC1Y 1BJ

Introduction February 2009
Termination July 2013
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 EC1Y 1BJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 107 m
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
107 m
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
360 m
The Lyceum 388 m
Workers' Educational Association Good
(November 30, 2017)
451 m
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
550 m
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
643 m
City of London School for Girls 832 m
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
915 m
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
946 m
Charterhouse Square School 950 m
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
983 m
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
1.34 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.42 km
The Aldgate School Outstanding
(April 19, 2013)
1.44 km
David Game College Outstanding
(February 27, 2020)
1.53 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.75 km
City of London School 1.78 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.78 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
2.04 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC1Y 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Coco di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 14, 2020
31 m
Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
April 4, 2022
31 m
The Angel Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 1, 2019
31 m
Daffodil Mulligan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 18, 2021
49 m
Ozone Coffee Roaster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 30, 2018
53 m
Passo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 18, 2021
54 m
Lennies Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 22, 2019
65 m
Cru Kafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 17, 2017
80 m
Lantana Shoreditch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 21, 2019
112 m
Pret A Manger Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 18, 2019
112 m
Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 5, 2018
126 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 6, 2019
126 m
Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
December 14, 2018
137 m
Donught Time Old Street Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 22, 2019
137 m
Le Bab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 11, 2021
137 m
Quick City Food & Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 23, 2019
137 m
The Italian Gelato Co/ Creams Cfae Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
137 m
Wesley's Chapel & Leysian Mission Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
February 18, 2020
142 m
Shell Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
March 16, 2020
143 m
The Old Street Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
December 9, 2019
143 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC1Y 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022

City Road Leonard Street Bus Stop/Station 101 m
Old Street Bus Stop/Station 119 m
Old Street Bus Stop/Station 125 m
Shoreditch Fire Station Bus Stop/Station 141 m
Bunhill Row Bus Stop/Station 154 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 21 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 90 m
Moorgate Underground Station Metro/Tram 688 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 37 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 59 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 66 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.88 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.89 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.89 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.89 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.05 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.26 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC1Y 1BJ - Data from Dec 2021

Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 1.67 km
West Dock Inland Water 2.21 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 2.3 km
East Dock Inland Water 2.32 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 3.05 km
Redriff Wetland 3.6 km
Thames Link Inland Water 3.62 km
Surrey Water Inland Water 3.77 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.85 km
Duck Island Island 3.89 km
Limehouse Basin Inland Water 3.94 km
New River Inland Water 3.98 km
Lavender Pond Inland Water 4.05 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 4.1 km
Clapton Pond Inland Water 4.11 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52510900
Longitude -0.08731100
OS Easting 532787
OS Northing 0182422
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12549
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: Multi-ethnic professional 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 E33031826
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 023
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 023D
Output Area / Small Area 3B3