Postcode EC1Y 8JP (Islington)

Map showing EC1Y 8JP and nearby postcodes

The postcode EC1Y 8JP is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC1Y 8JP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EC1Y 8JP is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 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 8JP as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to EC1Y 8JP is Roscoe Street which is centered 43 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Golden Lane Banner Street and is 122 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 447 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 438 m away.

The closest primary school to EC1Y 8JP (for ages 11 and under) is Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on January 30, 2019. 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 8JP is The Whitecross Tap and is 59 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 9, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Beijummy and is 6 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 25, 2022.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for EC1Y 8JP 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 8JP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EC1Y 8JP, and the approximate distance away.

Roscoe Street 43 m
Baird Street 68 m
Banner Street 71 m
Whitecross Street 80 m
Garrett Street 86 m
Golden Lane 118 m
Fortune Street 126 m
Cahill Street 143 m
Dufferin Street 158 m
A5201 162 m
Errol Street 163 m
Chequer Street 165 m
Dufferin Avenue 172 m
Baltic Street East 176 m
Tilney Court 185 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC1Y 8JP

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 EC1Y 8JP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
175 m
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
177 m
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
356 m
City of London School for Girls 490 m
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
498 m
Charterhouse Square School 499 m
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
540 m
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 568 m
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
568 m
The Lyceum 665 m
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
735 m
Workers' Educational Association Good
(November 30, 2017)
875 m
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
996 m
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.1 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.28 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.33 km
City of London School 1.45 km
The Aldgate School Outstanding
(April 19, 2013)
1.56 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.59 km
David Game College Outstanding
(February 27, 2020)
1.66 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC1Y 8JP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Beijummy Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 25, 2022
6 m
Kennedy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2022
16 m
A J News Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
October 1, 2018
29 m
Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 7, 2019
29 m
New East House Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
September 17, 2019
29 m
The Salad Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
February 23, 2022
29 m
Barbican Express Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
April 10, 2019
44 m
Chao Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 11, 2019
44 m
Fix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
December 18, 2018
44 m
Pham Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 16, 2022
44 m
The Whitecross Tap Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 9, 2019
59 m
The Good Eating Co. @ Four Marketing Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
66 m
Cozzo Caffe e Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 12, 2018
78 m
Iskele Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 12, 2018
78 m
Mola Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 5, 2020
78 m
Seoul90 Other catering premises 4
Good
September 22, 2021
123 m
Bedlam London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 18, 2019
128 m
Coffee Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2021
128 m
Monohon Ramen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
April 30, 2019
128 m
Naar Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 3, 2022
128 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC1Y 8JP - Data from Apr 2022

Golden Lane Banner Street Bus Stop/Station 122 m
St Luke's Music Edu Centre Bus Stop/Station 139 m
Dufferin Street Bus Stop/Station 172 m
St Luke's Music Edu Centre Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Central Street Old Street Bus Stop/Station 230 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 447 m
Barbican Underground Station Metro/Tram 450 m
Barbican Underground Station Metro/Tram 467 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 438 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 447 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 466 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.52 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.53 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.53 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.65 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.81 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.03 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC1Y 8JP - Data from Dec 2021

Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 2.11 km
West Dock Inland Water 2.3 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 2.39 km
East Dock Inland Water 2.44 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 3.3 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.4 km
Duck Island Island 3.45 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.65 km
Thames Link Inland Water 3.85 km
Redriff Wetland 3.88 km
Surrey Water Inland Water 4 km
New River Inland Water 4.16 km
Limehouse Basin Inland Water 4.28 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 4.3 km
Canada Water Inland Water 4.31 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EC1Y 8JP - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52349200
Longitude -0.09353400
OS Easting 532360
OS Northing 0182231
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
10815
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 E33030150
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 023
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 023E
Output Area / Small Area 3B3