The postcode EC2A 1DX is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 1998 and is an active postcode. EC2A 1DX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC2A 1DX 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 EC2A 1DX as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to EC2A 1DX is Christopher Street which is centered 87 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Finsbury Square and is 25 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 335 m away at Moorgate Underground Station The closest railway station is Moorgate Rail Station, 365 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2A 1DX (for ages 11 and under) is The Lyceum. 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 nearest takeaway food is available from Fab Thai Street Food and is 121 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 15, 2020.
Policing for EC2A 1DX 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 EC2A 1DX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2A 1DX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2A 1DX
| Introduction | December 1998 |
| 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 EC2A 1DX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 123 m | |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 385 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 385 m |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 433 m |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 533 m |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 673 m | |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 697 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 735 m |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 914 m | |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.06 km |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.08 km |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.12 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.15 km |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.16 km | |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.28 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.52 km | |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.57 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.78 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.88 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 2.12 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2A 1DX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETM Group @ The Montcalm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 27 m | |
| The Montcalm Royal London House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 21, 2020 | 27 m | |
| Flight Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2019 | 49 m | |
| Platform | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2019 | 49 m | |
| Bartlett Mitchell @ Silicon Valley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 54 m | |
| Haz Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 28, 2019 | 64 m | |
| GT Cafe & Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2022 | 72 m | |
| Chalana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 28, 2019 | 99 m | |
| Stall (Smokings) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2018 | 99 m | |
| Etc Venues Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 107 m | |
| Restaurant Associates | Awaiting Inspection | 107 m | |
| Outrivals Food Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2020 | 113 m | |
| Pinecone ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 113 m | |
| Finch's PH | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2017 | 120 m | |
| Doufu | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 31, 2022 | 121 m | |
| Fab Thai Street Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 15, 2020 | 121 m | |
| H V Kingsley | Exempt October 10, 2017 | 121 m | |
| Riccardo's Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 21, 2022 | 121 m | |
| Holroyd Howe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 123 m | |
| Eight Core | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 128 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2A 1DX - Data from Apr 2022
| Finsbury Square | 25 m | |
| Finsbury Square | 107 m | |
| Finsbury Square | 118 m | |
| Finsbury Square | 120 m | |
| Finsbury Square Moorgate | 150 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 335 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 342 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 393 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 365 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 368 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 424 m | |
| Tower Pier | 1.61 km | |
| Tower Pier | 1.61 km | |
| Bankside Pier | 1.62 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.53 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.69 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.89 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2A 1DX - Data from Dec 2021
| Weavers Fields | 1.61 km | |
| West Dock | 1.82 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 1.91 km | |
| East Dock | 1.94 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 2.73 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.29 km | |
| Redriff | 3.3 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.44 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 3.7 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.71 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.76 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 3.76 km | |
| Canada Water | 3.78 km | |
| Stave Hill | 3.88 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.97 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52164700 |
| Longitude | -0.08569800 |
| OS Easting | 532909 |
| OS Northing | 0182040 |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Inner city students Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Islington BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33030123 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Islington 023 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Islington 023D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |