The postcode EC1Y 2EB is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 1997 and terminated in July 1997.EC1Y 2EB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EC1Y 2EB 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 2EB as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to EC1Y 2EB is Featherstone Street which is centered 87 m away.
The nearest bus stop is City Road Leonard Street and is 85 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 129 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 150 m away.
The closest primary school to EC1Y 2EB (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 2EB is The Honourable Artillery Company and is 121 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on April 16, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 59 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 6, 2019.
Policing for EC1Y 2EB 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 2EB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC1Y 2EB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC1Y 2EB
| Introduction | June 1997 |
| Termination | July 1997 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EC1Y 2EB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 231 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 231 m |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 363 m |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 368 m | |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 405 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 523 m |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 530 m |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 682 m | |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 810 m | |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 826 m |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 862 m |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 958 m |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.27 km | |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.29 km |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.39 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.48 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.63 km | |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.68 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.93 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC1Y 2EB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2018 | 59 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2019 | 59 m | |
| Cru Kafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2017 | 75 m | |
| Passo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 96 m | |
| Lantana Shoreditch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 21, 2019 | 97 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2019 | 97 m | |
| Wesley's Chapel & Leysian Mission | Exempt February 18, 2020 | 108 m | |
| Daffodil Mulligan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 109 m | |
| Ozone Coffee Roaster | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2018 | 120 m | |
| The Honourable Artillery Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 16, 2019 | 121 m | |
| Coco di Mama | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 123 m | |
| Sainsbury's | Exempt April 4, 2022 | 123 m | |
| The Angel Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 123 m | |
| Artillery Arms Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 4, 2017 | 132 m | |
| Tendril @ Artillery Arms | Awaiting Inspection | 132 m | |
| Lexington, Virgin Active | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2018 | 135 m | |
| Shell Service Station | Exempt March 16, 2020 | 144 m | |
| The Old Street Chinese Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 9, 2019 | 144 m | |
| Spaces Epworth House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2019 | 150 m | |
| Sports Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 155 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC1Y 2EB - Data from Apr 2022
| City Road Leonard Street | 85 m | |
| Epworth Street | 160 m | |
| Bunhill Row | 162 m | |
| Old Street | 171 m | |
| Featherstone Street | 172 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 129 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 212 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 571 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 150 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 163 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 208 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.73 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.74 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.74 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.76 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.92 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.13 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC1Y 2EB - Data from Dec 2021
| Weavers Fields | 1.76 km | |
| West Dock | 2.15 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.24 km | |
| East Dock | 2.27 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 3.05 km | |
| Redriff | 3.61 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.61 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.7 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.75 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.76 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.96 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 3.98 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 4.07 km | |
| New River | 4.09 km | |
| Canada Water | 4.11 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52403300 |
| Longitude | -0.08861000 |
| OS Easting | 532700 |
| OS Northing | 0182300 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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 | E33031820 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Islington 023 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Islington 023D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |