Postcode EC2A 4DE (Islington)

Map showing EC2A 4DE and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EC2A 4DE is Epworth Street which is centered 20 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Epworth Street and is 57 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 210 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 246 m away.

The closest primary school to EC2A 4DE (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 4DE is The Windmill Public House and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Needs Improvement on February 4, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pret a Manger and is 57 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 5, 2020.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Epworth Street 20 m
Bonhill Street 52 m
Platina Street 77 m
Oliver's Yard 87 m
Tabernacle Street 105 m
Clere Street 139 m
Clere Place 151 m
Kiffen Street 168 m
Paul Street 178 m
Mark Street 215 m
Leonard Street 222 m
Dysart Street 224 m
Bunhill Row 234 m
Cowper Street 236 m
Clifton Street 242 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC2A 4DE

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 4DE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lyceum 196 m
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
217 m
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 217 m
Workers' Educational Association Good
(November 30, 2017)
398 m
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
498 m
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
530 m
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
661 m
City of London School for Girls 718 m
Charterhouse Square School 905 m
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
983 m
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.02 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.13 km
The Aldgate School Outstanding
(April 19, 2013)
1.23 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.27 km
David Game College Outstanding
(February 27, 2020)
1.32 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
1.45 km
City of London School 1.63 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.75 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.82 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
2.07 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Windmill Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 2
Needs Improvement
February 4, 2022
0 m
Spaces Epworth House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 16, 2019
38 m
Dreamboys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 3, 2019
57 m
For Your Eyes Only Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 3, 2016
57 m
Mu Mu Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 27, 2021
57 m
Pret a Manger Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 5, 2020
57 m
Singer Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
57 m
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
April 19, 2022
57 m
Travelodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 5, 2021
57 m
The Honourable Artillery Company Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
April 16, 2019
71 m
Wesley's Chapel & Leysian Mission Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
February 18, 2020
80 m
Etc Venues Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
105 m
Restaurant Associates Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
105 m
Q Shoreditch Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 4, 2022
108 m
Lantana Shoreditch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 21, 2019
111 m
Pret A Manger Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 18, 2019
111 m
Dhoom Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 2, 2020
123 m
Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 5, 2018
124 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 6, 2019
124 m
Haz Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 28, 2019
127 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Epworth Street Bus Stop/Station 57 m
City Road Leonard Street Bus Stop/Station 127 m
Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 184 m
Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 227 m
Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 286 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 210 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 307 m
Moorgate Underground Station Metro/Tram 485 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 246 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 264 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 273 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.75 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.75 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 1.75 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.69 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.85 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.06 km

Nearby Nature

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

Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 1.63 km
West Dock Inland Water 2 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 2.09 km
East Dock Inland Water 2.11 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 2.88 km
Redriff Wetland 3.44 km
Thames Link Inland Water 3.44 km
Surrey Water Inland Water 3.59 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.76 km
Limehouse Basin Inland Water 3.81 km
Duck Island Island 3.81 km
Lavender Pond Inland Water 3.9 km
Canada Water Inland Water 3.94 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 4.02 km
Stave Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.03 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52321800
Longitude -0.08647000
OS Easting 532849
OS Northing 0182213
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 E33031825
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 023
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 023D
Output Area / Small Area 3B3