The postcode EC2A 1NQ is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC2A 1NQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC2A 1NQ 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 1NQ as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to EC2A 1NQ is Finsbury Pavement which is centered 31 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Finsbury Square and is 36 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 123 m away at Moorgate Underground Station The closest railway station is Moorgate Rail Station, 142 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2A 1NQ (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 local pub for residents of EC2A 1NQ is All Bar One and is 12 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 12, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pret A Manger and is 81 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on April 26, 2018.
Policing for EC2A 1NQ 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 1NQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2A 1NQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2A 1NQ
| 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 EC2A 1NQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 354 m | |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 434 m |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 470 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 583 m |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 583 m | |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 660 m |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 667 m |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 751 m | |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 777 m |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 927 m | |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.01 km |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.06 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.11 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.28 km | |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.28 km |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.53 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.75 km |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 22, 2008) | 1.95 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2A 1NQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2019 | 12 m | |
| Marks & Spencer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 70 m | |
| Itsu | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2018 | 81 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 81 m | |
| Benugo Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2019 | 94 m | |
| H&W Catering, Sir Robert McAlpine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2020 | 94 m | |
| Macquarie Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2018 | 105 m | |
| Coco di Mama | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 2, 2022 | 109 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2020 | 109 m | |
| Leaps & Grounds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 119 m | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2019 | 122 m | |
| Hotel Chocolat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 122 m | |
| Leon Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 122 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2020 | 122 m | |
| Fooditude@Cisco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2019 | 136 m | |
| Chalana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 28, 2019 | 141 m | |
| Stall (Smokings) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2018 | 141 m | |
| The Cafe, Level 1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 27, 2020 | 142 m | |
| Ampersands, Simmons & Simmons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2018 | 144 m | |
| Bad Egg | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 4, 2019 | 144 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2A 1NQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Finsbury Square | 36 m | |
| Finsbury Square Moorgate | 40 m | |
| Finsbury Street | 76 m | |
| Finsbury Street | 112 m | |
| Finsbury Square Moorgate | 124 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 123 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 130 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 204 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 142 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 146 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 209 m | |
| Bankside Pier | 1.4 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.41 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.42 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.33 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.48 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.7 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2A 1NQ - Data from Dec 2021
| West Dock | 1.76 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 1.81 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 1.85 km | |
| East Dock | 1.89 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 2.77 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.32 km | |
| Redriff | 3.35 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.46 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.49 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.53 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.75 km | |
| Canada Water | 3.76 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 3.79 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 3.82 km | |
| Stave Hill | 3.91 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52003700 |
| Longitude | -0.08789800 |
| OS Easting | 532761 |
| OS Northing | 0181857 |
| 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 | E33030121 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Islington 023 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Islington 023D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |