The postcode EC2A 3AR is located in Hackney, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC2A 3AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC2A 3AR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 3AR as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to EC2A 3AR is Rivington Place which is centered 50 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Shoreditch Town Hall and is 84 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 545 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Shoreditch High Street Rail Station, 467 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2A 3AR (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 3AR is The Barley Mow and is 60 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 1, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 33.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 2.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 60% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 80% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 20% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EC2A 3AR 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 3AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2A 3AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2A 3AR
| 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 3AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 272 m |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 432 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 432 m |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 564 m | |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 830 m |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.3 km | |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.43 km |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.45 km |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.46 km |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.47 km | |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.52 km |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.82 km |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.84 km | |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 2.19 km | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 2.28 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 2.31 km |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School | Independent school | 2-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 2.42 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2A 3AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues Kitchen Shoreditch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 24, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Common Good (UK) Trading Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Cotton Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 12, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Tramontana Brindisa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 23 m | |
| Goodlife Diner Shoreditch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 24 m | |
| Bowlmate | Awaiting Inspection | 30 m | |
| Callooh Callay Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement June 29, 2021 | 30 m | |
| Hache | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 19, 2019 | 48 m | |
| The Barley Mow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2019 | 60 m | |
| Bike Shed Motorcycle Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 29, 2021 | 61 m | |
| Black Opium Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2017 | 61 m | |
| Homeslice Shoreditch Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 2, 2022 | 61 m | |
| The Clove Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2022 | 61 m | |
| FIX 126 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2019 | 68 m | |
| Strongroom Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2019 | 68 m | |
| 333 Mother | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2019 | 75 m | |
| Balls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 7, 2021 | 75 m | |
| Bean & Wheat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2019 | 75 m | |
| British Food & Wine Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 25, 2019 | 75 m | |
| Busaba Eathai Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 75 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2A 3AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Shoreditch Town Hall | 84 m | |
| Curtain Road | 94 m | |
| Shoreditch Town Hall | 103 m | |
| Great Eastern Street | 127 m | |
| Shoreditch Church | 153 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 545 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 552 m | |
| Liverpool Street Underground Station | 952 m | |
| Shoreditch High Street Rail Station | 467 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 492 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 558 m | |
| Tower Pier | 2.09 km | |
| Tower Pier | 2.09 km | |
| Tower Pier | 2.14 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.13 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.29 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.49 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2A 3AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Weavers Fields | 1.17 km | |
| West Dock | 2.18 km | |
| East Dock | 2.26 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.27 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 2.78 km | |
| Redriff | 3.3 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.37 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.52 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 3.56 km | |
| Clapton Pond | 3.71 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 3.73 km | |
| New River | 3.87 km | |
| Stave Hill | 3.94 km | |
| Canada Water | 3.96 km | |
| Cuckold's Point | 4.04 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EC2A 3AR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 20.5 Mbps | 33.9 Mbps | 107 Mbps |
| Upload | 1 Mbps | 2.5 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 20% | 80% | 19.2 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 20% | 80% | 107 | 10 |
| 300+ Mbps | 60% | 60% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EC2A 3AR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52656300 |
| Longitude | -0.07999900 |
| OS Easting | 533290 |
| OS Northing | 0182597 |
| 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 | E33032137 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Hackney 027 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Hackney 027F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |