The postcode EC1Y 8RQ is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC1Y 8RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC1Y 8RQ 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 8RQ as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.
The closest road name to EC1Y 8RQ is Mallow Street which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Old Street and is 67 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 81 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 71 m away.
The closest primary school to EC1Y 8RQ (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 8RQ is The Angel Public House and is 94 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 1, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lennies Sandwich Bar and is 105 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on January 22, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 207 Mbps and an average upload speed of 21.9 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 1.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EC1Y 8RQ 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 8RQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC1Y 8RQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC1Y 8RQ
| 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 8RQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 205 m |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 205 m | |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 285 m |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 439 m | |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 468 m |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 544 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 546 m |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 764 m | |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 817 m |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 848 m |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 862 m | |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 901 m |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.36 km | |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.48 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.57 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.68 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.72 km | |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.94 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC1Y 8RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daffodil Mulligan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 53 m | |
| Shell Service Station | Exempt March 16, 2020 | 54 m | |
| The Old Street Chinese Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 9, 2019 | 54 m | |
| Passo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 66 m | |
| Cru Kafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2017 | 87 m | |
| Coco di Mama | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 94 m | |
| Sainsbury's | Exempt April 4, 2022 | 94 m | |
| The Angel Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 94 m | |
| Sports Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 97 m | |
| Lennies Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 22, 2019 | 105 m | |
| Ozone Coffee Roaster | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2018 | 113 m | |
| Masque Haunt Public House | Awaiting Inspection October 17, 2019 | 123 m | |
| Albion & East, Serata Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2019 | 124 m | |
| BrewDog Big Smoke | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 124 m | |
| Crudo Cevicheria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2021 | 124 m | |
| Crussh @ WeWork | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2021 | 124 m | |
| Shoreditch Grind | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 14, 2019 | 124 m | |
| Wagamama | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 11, 2019 | 124 m | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2018 | 126 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2019 | 126 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC1Y 8RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Old Street | 67 m | |
| Bunhill Row | 70 m | |
| City Road Leonard Street | 124 m | |
| Featherstone Street | 137 m | |
| Old Street Roundabout | 171 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 81 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 119 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 675 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 71 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 74 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 112 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.82 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.82 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.83 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.86 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.02 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.23 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC1Y 8RQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Weavers Fields | 1.76 km | |
| West Dock | 2.25 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.34 km | |
| East Dock | 2.36 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 3.12 km | |
| Redriff | 3.67 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.69 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.76 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.81 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.83 km | |
| New River | 3.99 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 4.01 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 4.03 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 4.13 km | |
| Clapton Pond | 4.18 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EC1Y 8RQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 205 Mbps | 207 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 21 Mbps | 21.9 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 146.2 | 16.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 369.7 | 36 |
Energy usage data for EC1Y 8RQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52497000 |
| Longitude | -0.08871500 |
| OS Easting | 532690 |
| OS Northing | 0182404 |
| 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: 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 | E33030148 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Islington 023 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Islington 023D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B3 |