The postcode EC2A 4BQ is located in Hackney, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC2A 4BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC2A 4BQ 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 4BQ as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to EC2A 4BQ is Singer Street which is centered 34 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Old Street and is 89 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 206 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 156 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2A 4BQ (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 4BQ is The Horns and is 33 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 23 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 21, 2020.
Policing for EC2A 4BQ 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 4BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2A 4BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2A 4BQ
| 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 4BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 126 m |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 126 m | |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 339 m |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 432 m | |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 499 m |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 752 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 843 m |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.02 km | |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.1 km |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.11 km |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.13 km |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.15 km | |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.47 km |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.49 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.56 km |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.6 km | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.94 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.96 km | |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.97 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 2.23 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2A 4BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 3, 2019 | 23 m | |
| Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2019 | 23 m | |
| Halo Burger LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 23 m | |
| Club Glam | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 23, 2021 | 33 m | |
| Golden Bee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 1, 2018 | 33 m | |
| Indies @ Club Glam | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 23, 2021 | 33 m | |
| The Horns | Exempt April 26, 2018 | 33 m | |
| Hpasia ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 41 m | |
| Panda fresh | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 41 m | |
| Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 31, 2019 | 45 m | |
| ISS Facility Services Education | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 15, 2018 | 65 m | |
| XOYO | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2017 | 65 m | |
| Bounce | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 25, 2019 | 70 m | |
| Nyammin' | Awaiting Inspection | 70 m | |
| Roadtrip Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 29, 2018 | 70 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 25, 2019 | 70 m | |
| Smokeslice | Awaiting Inspection | 70 m | |
| Canvas Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2010 | 75 m | |
| ALON FOODS LIMITED | Awaiting Inspection | 97 m | |
| BREAKWATER EVENT SUPPORT | Awaiting Inspection | 97 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2A 4BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Old Street | 89 m | |
| Shoreditch Fire Station | 90 m | |
| Great Eastern Street | 119 m | |
| Pitfield Street Shoreditch | 120 m | |
| Ravey Street | 178 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 206 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 225 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 821 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 156 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 223 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 224 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 2.07 km | |
| Tower Pier | 2.07 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 2.07 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.02 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.18 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.39 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2A 4BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Weavers Fields | 1.5 km | |
| West Dock | 2.24 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.33 km | |
| East Dock | 2.33 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 2.98 km | |
| Redriff | 3.52 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.56 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.72 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 3.83 km | |
| New River | 3.88 km | |
| Clapton Pond | 3.93 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 3.97 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 4.05 km | |
| Duck Island | 4.1 km | |
| Canada Water | 4.11 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52607700 |
| Longitude | -0.08479400 |
| OS Easting | 532957 |
| OS Northing | 0182534 |
| 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 | E33032122 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Hackney 027 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Hackney 027G |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |