Postcode EC2A 2DH (Hackney)

Map showing EC2A 2DH and nearby postcodes

The postcode EC2A 2DH is located in Hackney, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 1981 and is an active postcode. EC2A 2DH is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EC2A 2DH 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 2DH as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to EC2A 2DH is Dysart Street which is centered 29 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Finsbury Square and is 119 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 401 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 437 m away.

The closest primary school to EC2A 2DH (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 2DH is Sink Pong and is 77 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on November 16, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fab Thai Street Food and is 65 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 15, 2020.

Policing for EC2A 2DH 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EC2A 2DH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EC2A 2DH, and the approximate distance away.

Dysart Street 29 m
Christopher Street 72 m
Clifton Street 101 m
Worship Street 132 m
Earl Street 159 m
Finsbury Square 163 m
Bonhill Street 170 m
Finsbury Market 171 m
Holywell Row 174 m
Wilson Street 185 m
Epworth Street 196 m
Sun Street 204 m
Scrutton Street 211 m
Platina Street 211 m
Pindar Street 216 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC2A 2DH

Introduction June 1981
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EC2A 2DH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lyceum 34 m
Workers' Educational Association Good
(November 30, 2017)
346 m
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
364 m
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 364 m
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
620 m
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
731 m
City of London School for Girls 767 m
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
815 m
Charterhouse Square School 1.01 km
The Aldgate School Outstanding
(April 19, 2013)
1.04 km
David Game College Outstanding
(February 27, 2020)
1.13 km
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.15 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.19 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.25 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.33 km
City of London School 1.6 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
1.64 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.87 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.96 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
2.21 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2A 2DH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Holroyd Howe School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
34 m
Eight Core Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 16, 2021
46 m
Eight Members Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
46 m
Flight Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 11, 2019
61 m
Platform Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 10, 2019
61 m
Outrivals Food Limited Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 18, 2020
65 m
Pinecone ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 16, 2022
65 m
Doufu Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
January 31, 2022
65 m
Fab Thai Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 15, 2020
65 m
H V Kingsley Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
October 10, 2017
65 m
Riccardo's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
March 21, 2022
65 m
ETM Group @ The Montcalm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 21, 2020
77 m
The Montcalm Royal London House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
January 21, 2020
77 m
Caskaway taverns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
April 29, 2021
77 m
Point A Hotel London Shoreditch Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 24, 2019
77 m
Savure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 8, 2022
77 m
Sink Pong Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2018
77 m
Street Food Bros Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 2, 2022
90 m
Etc Venues Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
96 m
Restaurant Associates Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
96 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2A 2DH - Data from Apr 2022

Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 119 m
Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 168 m
Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 179 m
Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 212 m
Epworth Street Bus Stop/Station 217 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 401 m
Moorgate Underground Station Metro/Tram 409 m
Moorgate Underground Station Metro/Tram 416 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 437 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 439 m
Moorgate Rail Station Rail 440 m
Tower Pier Ferry 1.62 km
Tower Pier Ferry 1.62 km
Tower Pier Ferry 1.67 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.58 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.73 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.94 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2A 2DH - Data from Dec 2021

Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 1.51 km
West Dock Inland Water 1.81 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 1.9 km
East Dock Inland Water 1.92 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 2.68 km
Redriff Wetland 3.24 km
Thames Link Inland Water 3.24 km
Surrey Water Inland Water 3.39 km
Limehouse Basin Inland Water 3.63 km
Lavender Pond Inland Water 3.7 km
Canada Water Inland Water 3.74 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.8 km
Stave Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.83 km
Duck Island Island 3.85 km
Cuckold's Point Wetland 4.03 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52195000
Longitude -0.08443100
OS Easting 532996
OS Northing 0182076
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
14243
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000012
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33029754
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Hackney 027
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Hackney 027G
Output Area / Small Area 2B2