Postcode EC2A 2EA (Hackney)

Map showing EC2A 2EA and nearby postcodes

The postcode EC2A 2EA is located in Hackney, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in April 2007 and is an active postcode. EC2A 2EA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to EC2A 2EA is Dysart Street which is centered 35 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Finsbury Square and is 138 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 410 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 445 m away.

The closest primary school to EC2A 2EA (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 2EA is Sink Pong and is 71 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 70 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 15, 2020.

Policing for EC2A 2EA 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 2EA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Dysart Street 35 m
Christopher Street 80 m
Clifton Street 84 m
Worship Street 112 m
Earl Street 156 m
Holywell Row 158 m
Finsbury Market 160 m
Finsbury Square 177 m
Bonhill Street 185 m
Wilson Street 194 m
Scrutton Street 195 m
Pindar Street 204 m
Epworth Street 207 m
Sun Street 208 m
Appold Street 210 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC2A 2EA

Introduction April 2007
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 2EA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lyceum 27 m
Workers' Educational Association Good
(November 30, 2017)
331 m
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
367 m
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 367 m
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
639 m
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
743 m
City of London School for Girls 785 m
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
833 m
Charterhouse Square School 1.03 km
The Aldgate School Outstanding
(April 19, 2013)
1.03 km
David Game College Outstanding
(February 27, 2020)
1.12 km
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.17 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.21 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.26 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.34 km
City of London School 1.61 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
1.66 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.89 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.98 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
2.23 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 138 m
Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 182 m
Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 192 m
Appold Street Bus Stop/Station 206 m
Finsbury Square Moorgate Bus Stop/Station 230 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 410 m
Moorgate Underground Station Metro/Tram 422 m
Moorgate Underground Station Metro/Tram 429 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 445 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 445 m
Moorgate Rail Station Rail 453 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 40.74 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.94 km

Nearby Nature

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

Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 1.49 km
West Dock Inland Water 1.8 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 1.89 km
East Dock Inland Water 1.91 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 2.66 km
Redriff Wetland 3.23 km
Thames Link Inland Water 3.23 km
Surrey Water Inland Water 3.38 km
Limehouse Basin Inland Water 3.61 km
Lavender Pond Inland Water 3.69 km
Canada Water Inland Water 3.73 km
Stave Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.82 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.82 km
Duck Island Island 3.87 km
Cuckold's Point Wetland 4.01 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52197400
Longitude -0.08413000
OS Easting 533015
OS Northing 0182079
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 E33029767
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Hackney 027
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Hackney 027G
Output Area / Small Area 2B2