The postcode EC1Y 8PE is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in May 2008.EC1Y 8PE is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EC1Y 8PE 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 8PE as Ethnicity central > Ethnic dynamics > Constrained neighbourhoods.
The closest road name to EC1Y 8PE is Dufferin Avenue which is centered 7 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dufferin Street and is 16 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 320 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 8PE (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 8PE is Artillery Arms Public House and is 67 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 141 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on April 10, 2019.
Policing for EC1Y 8PE 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 8PE and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC1Y 8PE, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC1Y 8PE
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | May 2008 |
| 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 8PE - 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) | 209 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 338 m |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 378 m |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 430 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 430 m |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 495 m | |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 508 m | |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 611 m | |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 668 m |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 709 m |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 714 m |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 875 m |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.11 km | |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.16 km |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.42 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.43 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.47 km | |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.5 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.52 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.75 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC1Y 8PE - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artillery Arms Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 4, 2017 | 67 m | |
| Tendril @ Artillery Arms | Awaiting Inspection | 67 m | |
| Lexington, Virgin Active | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2018 | 101 m | |
| Sodexo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2019 | 132 m | |
| Barbican Express Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement April 10, 2019 | 141 m | |
| Chao | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 11, 2019 | 141 m | |
| Fix | Exempt December 18, 2018 | 141 m | |
| Pham Sushi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 141 m | |
| A J News | Exempt October 1, 2018 | 153 m | |
| Market Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 7, 2019 | 153 m | |
| New East House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 17, 2019 | 153 m | |
| The Salad Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection February 23, 2022 | 153 m | |
| Two Brewers Public House | Exempt October 25, 2019 | 154 m | |
| Beijummy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 164 m | |
| Barbican Newsagents | Exempt August 2, 2017 | 165 m | |
| KOREAN BBQ AND VEGAN - BARBICAN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 1, 2021 | 165 m | |
| Kennedy's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 171 m | |
| Baracca Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2019 | 171 m | |
| La Passione | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 28, 2019 | 171 m | |
| Portman Pharmacy | Exempt April 15, 2016 | 171 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC1Y 8PE - Data from Apr 2022
| Dufferin Street | 16 m | |
| Featherstone Street | 191 m | |
| St Luke's Music Edu Centre | 240 m | |
| Silk Street | 253 m | |
| St Luke's Music Edu Centre | 255 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 320 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 379 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 527 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 330 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 331 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 370 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.56 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.57 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.57 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.64 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.8 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.02 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC1Y 8PE - Data from Dec 2021
| Weavers Fields | 1.95 km | |
| West Dock | 2.17 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.26 km | |
| East Dock | 2.3 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 3.14 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.51 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.55 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.7 km | |
| Redriff | 3.72 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.76 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.84 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 4.11 km | |
| Canada Water | 4.16 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 4.18 km | |
| New River | 4.19 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52318400 |
| Longitude | -0.09114000 |
| OS Easting | 532527 |
| OS Northing | 0182201 |
| 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 |