The postcode EC1Y 8NL is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC1Y 8NL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC1Y 8NL 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 8NL as Ethnicity central > Ethnic dynamics > Constrained neighbourhoods.
The closest road name to EC1Y 8NL is Cahill Street which is centered 9 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dufferin Street and is 37 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 356 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 364 m away.
The closest primary school to EC1Y 8NL (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 8NL is Artillery Arms Public House and is 106 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 103 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on April 10, 2019.
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 1.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EC1Y 8NL 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 8NL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC1Y 8NL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC1Y 8NL
| 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 8NL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 175 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 300 m |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 384 m |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 468 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 468 m |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 482 m | |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 531 m | |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 573 m | |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 634 m |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 675 m |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 754 m |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 854 m |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.09 km | |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.13 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.44 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.45 km | |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.46 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.53 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.71 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC1Y 8NL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbican Express Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement April 10, 2019 | 103 m | |
| Chao | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 11, 2019 | 103 m | |
| Fix | Exempt December 18, 2018 | 103 m | |
| Pham Sushi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 103 m | |
| Artillery Arms Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 4, 2017 | 106 m | |
| Tendril @ Artillery Arms | Awaiting Inspection | 106 m | |
| Two Brewers Public House | Exempt October 25, 2019 | 117 m | |
| A J News | Exempt October 1, 2018 | 123 m | |
| Market Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 7, 2019 | 123 m | |
| New East House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 17, 2019 | 123 m | |
| The Salad Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection February 23, 2022 | 123 m | |
| Beijummy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 130 m | |
| Barbican Newsagents | Exempt August 2, 2017 | 132 m | |
| KOREAN BBQ AND VEGAN - BARBICAN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 1, 2021 | 132 m | |
| Lexington, Virgin Active | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2018 | 138 m | |
| Kennedy's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 139 m | |
| Sodexo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2019 | 143 m | |
| Baracca Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2019 | 146 m | |
| La Passione | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 28, 2019 | 146 m | |
| Portman Pharmacy | Exempt April 15, 2016 | 146 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC1Y 8NL - Data from Apr 2022
| Dufferin Street | 37 m | |
| Featherstone Street | 210 m | |
| St Luke's Music Edu Centre | 224 m | |
| Silk Street | 239 m | |
| St Luke's Music Edu Centre | 245 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 356 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 411 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 510 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 364 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 365 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 401 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.54 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.54 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.55 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.62 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.78 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC1Y 8NL - Data from Dec 2021
| Weavers Fields | 1.99 km | |
| West Dock | 2.19 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.28 km | |
| East Dock | 2.32 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 3.17 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.47 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.52 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.72 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.72 km | |
| Redriff | 3.74 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.87 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 4.15 km | |
| Canada Water | 4.18 km | |
| New River | 4.2 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 4.21 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EC1Y 8NL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
Energy usage data for EC1Y 8NL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52309400 |
| Longitude | -0.09169100 |
| OS Easting | 532489 |
| OS Northing | 0182190 |
| 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: 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 | E33030151 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Islington 023 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Islington 023D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3C1 |