The postcode EC2A 3LQ is located in Hackney, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC2A 3LQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EC2A 3LQ 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 3LQ as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to EC2A 3LQ is Anning Street which is centered 29 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Shoreditch High Street Station and is 59 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 657 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Shoreditch High Street Rail Station, 236 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2A 3LQ (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 3LQ is Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge and is 131 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 1, 2019.
Policing for EC2A 3LQ 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 3LQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2A 3LQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2A 3LQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 3LQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 212 m |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 511 m | |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 534 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 534 m |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 982 m |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 1.11 km |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.24 km |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.3 km | |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.31 km |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.51 km | |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.55 km |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.59 km |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.6 km |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.78 km | |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.98 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 2.13 km | |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School | Independent school | 2-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 2.18 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 2.35 km |
| Hermitage Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 2.39 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2A 3LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonkotsu | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 31 m | |
| Black Murphy t/s Frame | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 40 m | |
| Oat Coffee | Awaiting Inspection | 40 m | |
| Visions Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 9, 2019 | 40 m | |
| Casa do Frango | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2019 | 69 m | |
| Bisou Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2021 | 104 m | |
| Citizenm London Shoreditch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2022 | 104 m | |
| Baxterstorey Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2017 | 127 m | |
| Colt Technology | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2021 | 127 m | |
| Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 131 m | |
| Caffe Cinnamon Cinnamon Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 132 m | |
| Golden Tea UK Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 2, 2022 | 132 m | |
| Huong viet | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2021 | 132 m | |
| The Old Blue Last | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 9, 2019 | 146 m | |
| Village Underground Limited | Exempt November 1, 2019 | 148 m | |
| Cargo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement July 19, 2021 | 157 m | |
| Franco'S | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 19, 2019 | 157 m | |
| Miami Mix | Awaiting Inspection | 157 m | |
| The LightHouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 3, 2020 | 157 m | |
| The Hoxton Pony | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 164 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2A 3LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Shoreditch High Street Station | 59 m | |
| Shoreditch High St Bethnal Green Road | 75 m | |
| Shoreditch | 105 m | |
| Shoreditch Church | 127 m | |
| Shoreditch High Street Station | 141 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 657 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 682 m | |
| Liverpool Street Underground Station | 796 m | |
| Shoreditch High Street Rail Station | 236 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 619 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 674 m | |
| Tower Pier | 1.89 km | |
| Tower Pier | 1.9 km | |
| Tower Pier | 1.94 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.96 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.12 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.31 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2A 3LQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Weavers Fields | 1.03 km | |
| West Dock | 1.96 km | |
| East Dock | 2.03 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.05 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 2.55 km | |
| Redriff | 3.07 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.14 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.29 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 3.35 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 3.51 km | |
| Stave Hill | 3.71 km | |
| Canada Water | 3.72 km | |
| Cuckold's Point | 3.82 km | |
| Clapton Pond | 3.83 km | |
| Russia Dock Woodland | 4 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52480500 |
| Longitude | -0.07808300 |
| OS Easting | 533428 |
| OS Northing | 0182405 |
| 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 | E33032127 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Hackney 027 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Hackney 027G |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |