Postcode EC1Y 8NH (Islington)

Map showing EC1Y 8NH and nearby postcodes

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

EC1Y 8NH 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 8NH as Ethnicity central > Ethnic dynamics > Constrained neighbourhoods.

The closest road name to EC1Y 8NH is Dufferin Avenue which is centered 41 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dufferin Street and is 38 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 305 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 319 m away.

The closest primary school to EC1Y 8NH (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 8NH is Artillery Arms Public House and is 55 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 4, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Barbican Express Pizza and is 178 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on April 10, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 35.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 3.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Dufferin Avenue 41 m
Lamb's Buildings 49 m
Bunhill Row 52 m
Chequer Street 55 m
Dufferin Street 58 m
Cahill Street 67 m
Errol Street 90 m
Lamb's Passage 153 m
Sutton Way 153 m
Whitecross Street 155 m
Baird Street 164 m
Roscoe Street 171 m
Featherstone Street 186 m
Banner Street 191 m
Fortune Street 227 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC1Y 8NH

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 8NH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
227 m
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
375 m
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
403 m
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 409 m
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
409 m
The Lyceum 456 m
City of London School for Girls 511 m
Charterhouse Square School 634 m
Workers' Educational Association Good
(November 30, 2017)
681 m
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
708 m
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
749 m
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
914 m
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.11 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
1.2 km
The Aldgate School Outstanding
(April 19, 2013)
1.38 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.46 km
City of London School 1.47 km
David Game College Outstanding
(February 27, 2020)
1.48 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.53 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.78 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Artillery Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 4, 2017
55 m
Tendril @ Artillery Arms Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
55 m
Lexington, Virgin Active Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2018
63 m
Sodexo School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 18, 2019
105 m
Lexington Catering@Trowers & Hamlins Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 9, 2021
146 m
Two Brewers Public House Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
October 25, 2019
177 m
Barbican Express Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
April 10, 2019
178 m
Chao Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 11, 2019
178 m
Fix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
December 18, 2018
178 m
Pham Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 16, 2022
178 m
Baracca Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 1, 2019
179 m
La Passione Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 28, 2019
179 m
Portman Pharmacy Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
April 15, 2016
179 m
Portman Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
September 18, 2012
179 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 27, 2018
179 m
Sushi Daily@Waitrose Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 13, 2020
179 m
Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
December 16, 2019
179 m
Barbican Newsagents Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
August 2, 2017
183 m
KOREAN BBQ AND VEGAN - BARBICAN Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
September 1, 2021
183 m
A J News Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
October 1, 2018
194 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Dufferin Street Bus Stop/Station 38 m
Featherstone Street Bus Stop/Station 206 m
Epworth Street Bus Stop/Station 240 m
Silk Street Bus Stop/Station 245 m
City Road Leonard Street Bus Stop/Station 257 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 305 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 373 m
Moorgate Underground Station Metro/Tram 496 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 319 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 324 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 365 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.57 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.57 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.58 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.63 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.78 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41 km

Nearby Nature

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

Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 1.91 km
West Dock Inland Water 2.14 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 2.23 km
East Dock Inland Water 2.26 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 3.1 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.52 km
Duck Island Island 3.57 km
Thames Link Inland Water 3.66 km
Redriff Wetland 3.67 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.78 km
Surrey Water Inland Water 3.8 km
Limehouse Basin Inland Water 4.07 km
Canada Water Inland Water 4.12 km
Lavender Pond Inland Water 4.14 km
New River Inland Water 4.21 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 7 Mbps 35.6 Mbps 107 Mbps
Upload 1.1 Mbps 3.5 Mbps 10 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6.3 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 79.5 7.5
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

8 meters consuming 56,023 kWh - mean 7,003 kWh : median 8,143 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

9 meters consuming 20,869 kWh - mean 2,319 kWh : median 1,859 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EC1Y 8NH - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52302200
Longitude -0.09061300
OS Easting 532564
OS Northing 0182184
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: Ethnic dynamics
Subgroup: Constrained neighbourhoods
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Islington BUASD
Workplace Zone E33030152
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 023
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 023D
Output Area / Small Area 3C1