The postcode EC2A 2BS is located in Hackney, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC2A 2BS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC2A 2BS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 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 2BS as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to EC2A 2BS is Christopher Street which is centered 33 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Finsbury Square and is 135 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 374 m away at Moorgate Underground Station The closest railway station is Moorgate Rail Station, 405 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2A 2BS (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 2BS is The Flying Horse and is 98 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 21, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fab Thai Street Food and is 130 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 15, 2020.
Policing for EC2A 2BS is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and City and Hackney Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EC2A 2BS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2A 2BS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2A 2BS
| 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 2BS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 91 m | |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 380 m |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 429 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 429 m |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 644 m |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 764 m | |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 790 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 848 m |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 976 m |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.02 km | |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.07 km |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.22 km | |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.38 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.57 km | |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.69 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.88 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.99 km |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 27, 2018) | 2.17 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2A 2BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outrivals Food Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Pinecone ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Eight Core | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 42 m | |
| Eight Members Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 42 m | |
| Street Food Bros | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 71 m | |
| ETM Group @ The Montcalm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 86 m | |
| The Montcalm Royal London House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 21, 2020 | 86 m | |
| GT Cafe & Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2022 | 89 m | |
| Holroyd Howe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 91 m | |
| The Flying Horse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2022 | 98 m | |
| Flight Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2019 | 107 m | |
| Platform | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2019 | 107 m | |
| Harbour & Jones Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2019 | 120 m | |
| Benugo Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2017 | 129 m | |
| Doufu | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 31, 2022 | 130 m | |
| Fab Thai Street Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 15, 2020 | 130 m | |
| H V Kingsley | Exempt October 10, 2017 | 130 m | |
| Riccardo's Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 21, 2022 | 130 m | |
| Caskaway taverns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 29, 2021 | 135 m | |
| Point A Hotel London Shoreditch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2019 | 135 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2A 2BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Finsbury Square | 135 m | |
| Finsbury Square | 139 m | |
| Finsbury Square | 146 m | |
| Finsbury Square Moorgate | 185 m | |
| Appold Street | 206 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 374 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 381 m | |
| Liverpool Street Underground Station | 391 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 405 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 414 m | |
| London Liverpool Street Rail Station | 451 m | |
| Tower Pier | 1.55 km | |
| Tower Pier | 1.56 km | |
| Tower Pier | 1.6 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.52 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.67 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.88 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2A 2BS - Data from Dec 2021
| Weavers Fields | 1.51 km | |
| West Dock | 1.74 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 1.84 km | |
| East Dock | 1.85 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 2.63 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.19 km | |
| Redriff | 3.19 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.34 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 3.59 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 3.66 km | |
| Canada Water | 3.68 km | |
| Stave Hill | 3.78 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.79 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.84 km | |
| Cuckold's Point | 3.98 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52139800 |
| Longitude | -0.08409600 |
| OS Easting | 533019 |
| OS Northing | 0182015 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Electoral Ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch |
| Local Authority District | Hackney |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London East |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000012 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
City and Hackney Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | North East London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
East London Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North East 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 | Hackney BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33029768 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Hackney 027 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Hackney 027G |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |