The postcode EC1Y 2AJ is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC1Y 2AJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC1Y 2AJ 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 2AJ as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to EC1Y 2AJ is Bonhill Street which is centered 85 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Epworth Street and is 71 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 297 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 330 m away.
The closest primary school to EC1Y 2AJ (for ages 11 and under) is The Lyceum. 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 2AJ is For Your Eyes Only and is 66 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 3, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 26 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 10, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 11.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EC1Y 2AJ 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 EC1Y 2AJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC1Y 2AJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC1Y 2AJ
| 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 EC1Y 2AJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 233 m | |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 334 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 334 m |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 408 m |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 500 m |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 562 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 596 m |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 600 m | |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 805 m | |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 935 m |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 976 m |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.13 km |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.14 km | |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.19 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.28 km |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.43 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.5 km | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.75 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC1Y 2AJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoom Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 2, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Giovannis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 6, 2019 | 26 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2021 | 26 m | |
| The Sichuan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2020 | 26 m | |
| Finch's PH | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2017 | 64 m | |
| Dreamboys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2019 | 66 m | |
| For Your Eyes Only | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2016 | 66 m | |
| Mu Mu Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 27, 2021 | 66 m | |
| Pret a Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 66 m | |
| Singer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 66 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 19, 2022 | 66 m | |
| Travelodge Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2021 | 66 m | |
| Haz Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 28, 2019 | 88 m | |
| Bartlett Mitchell @ Silicon Valley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 94 m | |
| The Honourable Artillery Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 16, 2019 | 96 m | |
| Spaces Epworth House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2019 | 97 m | |
| Fooditude@Cisco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2019 | 120 m | |
| The Windmill Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 4, 2022 | 123 m | |
| Chalana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 28, 2019 | 140 m | |
| Stall (Smokings) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2018 | 140 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC1Y 2AJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Epworth Street | 71 m | |
| Finsbury Square | 122 m | |
| Finsbury Square | 131 m | |
| Finsbury Street | 195 m | |
| City Road Leonard Street | 210 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 297 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 377 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 384 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 330 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 352 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 365 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.62 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.62 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.63 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.58 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.74 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.95 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC1Y 2AJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Weavers Fields | 1.71 km | |
| West Dock | 1.95 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.04 km | |
| East Dock | 2.07 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 2.88 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.44 km | |
| Redriff | 3.45 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.59 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.65 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.7 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 3.84 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.9 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 3.91 km | |
| Canada Water | 3.92 km | |
| Stave Hill | 4.03 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EC1Y 2AJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 11.2 Mbps | 11.7 Mbps | 13.87 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.9 Mbps | 0.9 Mbps | 1.08 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 9 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 12.3 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EC1Y 2AJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52231700 |
| Longitude | -0.08750300 |
| OS Easting | 532780 |
| OS Northing | 0182111 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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: 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 | E33031819 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Islington 023 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Islington 023D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |