The postcode EC2A 2DY is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in August 2007 and is an active postcode. EC2A 2DY is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EC2A 2DY 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 2DY as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.
The closest road name to EC2A 2DY is Dysart Street which is centered 94 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Finsbury Square and is 96 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 336 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 372 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2A 2DY (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 2DY is 23 Paul Street and is 77 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on October 26, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fab Thai Street Food and is 50 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 15, 2020.
Policing for EC2A 2DY 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 2DY and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2A 2DY, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2A 2DY
| Introduction | August 2007 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EC2A 2DY - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 79 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 313 m |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 313 m | |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 365 m |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 562 m |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 660 m |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 731 m | |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 749 m |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 956 m | |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.09 km |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.11 km |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.13 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.2 km |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.24 km | |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.26 km |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.57 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.59 km | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.81 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.9 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 2.15 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2A 2DY - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etc Venues Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 31 m | |
| Restaurant Associates | Awaiting Inspection | 31 m | |
| Flight Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2019 | 34 m | |
| Platform | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2019 | 34 m | |
| Doufu | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 31, 2022 | 50 m | |
| Fab Thai Street Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 15, 2020 | 50 m | |
| H V Kingsley | Exempt October 10, 2017 | 50 m | |
| Riccardo's Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 21, 2022 | 50 m | |
| Haz Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 28, 2019 | 75 m | |
| 23 Paul Street | Exempt October 26, 2017 | 77 m | |
| Holroyd Howe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 79 m | |
| Bartlett Mitchell @ Silicon Valley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 83 m | |
| ETM Group @ The Montcalm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 85 m | |
| The Montcalm Royal London House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 21, 2020 | 85 m | |
| Caskaway taverns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 29, 2021 | 91 m | |
| Point A Hotel London Shoreditch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2019 | 91 m | |
| Savure | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 91 m | |
| Sink Pong | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 16, 2018 | 91 m | |
| Eight Core | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 119 m | |
| Eight Members Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 119 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2A 2DY - Data from Apr 2022
| Finsbury Square | 96 m | |
| Epworth Street | 145 m | |
| Finsbury Square | 182 m | |
| Finsbury Square | 184 m | |
| Finsbury Square | 197 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 336 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 414 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 422 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 372 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 380 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 400 m | |
| Tower Pier | 1.67 km | |
| Tower Pier | 1.67 km | |
| Bankside Pier | 1.7 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.61 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.76 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.97 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2A 2DY - Data from Dec 2021
| Weavers Fields | 1.56 km | |
| West Dock | 1.87 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 1.96 km | |
| East Dock | 1.98 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 2.75 km | |
| Redriff | 3.32 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.32 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.46 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 3.7 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.78 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 3.78 km | |
| Canada Water | 3.81 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.82 km | |
| Stave Hill | 3.9 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 4.03 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52231500 |
| Longitude | -0.08529500 |
| OS Easting | 532935 |
| OS Northing | 0182115 |
| 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: 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 | E33031830 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Islington 023 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Islington 023D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B3 |