Postcode EC2A 4AP (Islington)

Map showing EC2A 4AP and nearby postcodes

The postcode EC2A 4AP is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC2A 4AP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EC2A 4AP 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 4AP as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to EC2A 4AP is Singer Street which is centered 32 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Old Street and is 80 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 179 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 125 m away.

The closest primary school to EC2A 4AP (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 4AP is The Horns and is 41 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on April 26, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Halo Burger LTD and is 75 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 21, 2020.

75% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 75% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 25% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EC2A 4AP 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 4AP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EC2A 4AP, and the approximate distance away.

Singer Street 32 m
Leonard Street 110 m
Cowper Street 126 m
Willow Street 135 m
Vince Street 135 m
Clere Place 137 m
Kiffen Street 143 m
Blackall Street 144 m
Mark Street 161 m
Tabernacle Street 170 m
Clere Street 177 m
Paul Street 183 m
Cranwood Street 203 m
Oliver's Yard 207 m
Platina Street 209 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC2A 4AP

Introduction January 1980
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 4AP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 64 m
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
64 m
Workers' Educational Association Good
(November 30, 2017)
323 m
The Lyceum 374 m
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
489 m
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
699 m
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
801 m
City of London School for Girls 965 m
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.07 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.1 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.1 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.11 km
The Aldgate School Outstanding
(April 19, 2013)
1.42 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
1.48 km
David Game College Outstanding
(February 27, 2020)
1.51 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.53 km
City of London School 1.89 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.9 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.94 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
2.2 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2A 4AP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
ISS Facility Services Education School/college/university 3
Satisfactory
November 15, 2018
0 m
XOYO Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 5, 2017
0 m
Hpasia ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
39 m
Panda fresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 30, 2021
39 m
Club Glam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 23, 2021
41 m
Golden Bee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 1, 2018
41 m
Indies @ Club Glam Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
November 23, 2021
41 m
The Horns Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
April 26, 2018
41 m
Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 3, 2019
75 m
Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express Retailers - other 4
Good
November 1, 2019
75 m
Halo Burger LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 21, 2020
75 m
Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 31, 2019
86 m
Canvas Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 31, 2010
98 m
Chaadao Tea & Matcha Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 22, 2019
100 m
Old street Cafe' Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
100 m
ALON FOODS LIMITED Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
104 m
BREAKWATER EVENT SUPPORT Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
104 m
Canzon Europe S.A Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
104 m
KYD Trading Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
104 m
Lolo Ben's Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
104 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2A 4AP - Data from Apr 2022

Old Street Bus Stop/Station 80 m
Shoreditch Fire Station Bus Stop/Station 97 m
Pitfield Street Shoreditch Bus Stop/Station 145 m
Great Eastern Street Bus Stop/Station 170 m
Ravey Street Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 179 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 188 m
Moorgate Underground Station Metro/Tram 756 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 125 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 186 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 205 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.01 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.01 km
Tower Pier Ferry 2.02 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.96 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.12 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.33 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2A 4AP - Data from Dec 2021

Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 1.51 km
West Dock Inland Water 2.19 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 2.28 km
East Dock Inland Water 2.29 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 2.96 km
Redriff Wetland 3.5 km
Thames Link Inland Water 3.54 km
Surrey Water Inland Water 3.69 km
Limehouse Basin Inland Water 3.82 km
New River Inland Water 3.94 km
Lavender Pond Inland Water 3.95 km
Clapton Pond Inland Water 3.99 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 4 km
Duck Island Island 4.04 km
Canada Water Inland Water 4.07 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EC2A 4AP - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 25%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 75%

Gas Consumption

9 meters consuming 85,194 kWh - mean 9,466 kWh : median 6,782 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EC2A 4AP - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52552200
Longitude -0.08511700
OS Easting 532938
OS Northing 0182472
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 E33031821
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 023
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 023D
Output Area / Small Area 3B3