Postcode EC2A 2DT (Islington)

Map showing EC2A 2DT and nearby postcodes

The postcode EC2A 2DT is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 1998 and is an active postcode. EC2A 2DT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EC2A 2DT 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 2DT as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to EC2A 2DT is Bonhill Street which is centered 47 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Epworth Street and is 93 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 301 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 337 m away.

The closest primary school to EC2A 2DT (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 2DT is For Your Eyes Only and is 70 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 3, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pret a Manger and is 70 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 5, 2020.

Policing for EC2A 2DT is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Islington 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 2DT and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Bonhill Street 47 m
Epworth Street 96 m
Platina Street 140 m
Dysart Street 143 m
Christopher Street 163 m
Oliver's Yard 178 m
Tabernacle Street 180 m
Clere Street 185 m
Finsbury Square 190 m
Clifton Street 196 m
Paul Street 212 m
Clere Place 214 m
Kiffen Street 221 m
Wilson Street 238 m
Worship Street 248 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC2A 2DT

Introduction December 1998
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

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

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lyceum 133 m
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
297 m
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 297 m
Workers' Educational Association Good
(November 30, 2017)
403 m
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
511 m
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
613 m
City of London School for Girls 693 m
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
696 m
Charterhouse Square School 908 m
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.03 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.07 km
The Aldgate School Outstanding
(April 19, 2013)
1.14 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.2 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.22 km
David Game College Outstanding
(February 27, 2020)
1.24 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
1.52 km
City of London School 1.57 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.76 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.85 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
2.1 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Haz Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 28, 2019
44 m
Etc Venues Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
50 m
Restaurant Associates Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
50 m
Bartlett Mitchell @ Silicon Valley Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2022
59 m
Dreamboys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 3, 2019
70 m
For Your Eyes Only Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 3, 2016
70 m
Mu Mu Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 27, 2021
70 m
Pret a Manger Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 5, 2020
70 m
Singer Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
70 m
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
April 19, 2022
70 m
Travelodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 5, 2021
70 m
Flight Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 11, 2019
71 m
Platform Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 10, 2019
71 m
The Windmill Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 2
Needs Improvement
February 4, 2022
91 m
Doufu Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
January 31, 2022
98 m
Fab Thai Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 15, 2020
98 m
H V Kingsley Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
October 10, 2017
98 m
Riccardo's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
March 21, 2022
98 m
Spaces Epworth House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 16, 2019
101 m
Dhoom Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 2, 2020
103 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Epworth Street Bus Stop/Station 93 m
Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 95 m
Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 159 m
Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 197 m
Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 210 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 301 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 398 m
Moorgate Underground Station Metro/Tram 409 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 337 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 354 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 364 m
Bankside Pier Ferry 1.69 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.7 km
Tower Pier Ferry 1.7 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.61 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.77 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.98 km

Nearby Nature

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

Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 1.61 km
West Dock Inland Water 1.91 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 2 km
East Dock Inland Water 2.02 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 2.8 km
Thames Link Inland Water 3.37 km
Redriff Wetland 3.37 km
Surrey Water Inland Water 3.51 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.74 km
Limehouse Basin Inland Water 3.75 km
Duck Island Island 3.79 km
Lavender Pond Inland Water 3.83 km
Canada Water Inland Water 3.86 km
Stave Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.95 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 4 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52244400
Longitude -0.08605300
OS Easting 532882
OS Northing 0182128
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12549
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000019
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33031827
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 023
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 023D
Output Area / Small Area 3B3