Postcode EC2A 4HW (Hackney)

Map showing EC2A 4HW and nearby postcodes

The postcode EC2A 4HW is located in Hackney, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in April 2013 and is an active postcode. EC2A 4HW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EC2A 4HW 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 4HW as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to EC2A 4HW is New North Place which is centered 54 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Ravey Street and is 213 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 364 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 363 m away.

The closest primary school to EC2A 4HW (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 4HW is Old Kings Head and is 79 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 22, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from N/A and is 46 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for EC2A 4HW 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EC2A 4HW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

New North Place 54 m
Scrutton Street 57 m
Holywell Row 69 m
Luke Street 75 m
Paul Street 107 m
Phipp Street 110 m
Mark Street 112 m
Clifton Street 120 m
Ravey Street 140 m
Clere Street 146 m
Kiffen Street 155 m
Christina Street 157 m
Leonard Street 163 m
Blackall Street 165 m
Worship Street 167 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC2A 4HW

Introduction April 2013
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 4HW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Workers' Educational Association Good
(November 30, 2017)
151 m
The Lyceum 171 m
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 268 m
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
268 m
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
716 m
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
750 m
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
913 m
City of London School for Girls 944 m
Charterhouse Square School 1.15 km
The Aldgate School Outstanding
(April 19, 2013)
1.16 km
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.23 km
David Game College Outstanding
(February 27, 2020)
1.24 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.27 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.34 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.45 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
1.68 km
City of London School 1.8 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
2 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
2.07 km
Green Gables Montessori Primary School Good
(February 8, 2018)
2.3 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 10, 2019
34 m
Cafe Z Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2019
41 m
Olivia Burton Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
41 m
Maki Kazzo / Chicky Wings / Mew Pow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 16, 2022
46 m
N/A Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
46 m
Clifton's Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 10, 2021
52 m
Padella Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 23, 2022
64 m
Old Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 22, 2019
79 m
The Fox Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 26, 2019
82 m
Oklava Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
102 m
Buy & Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 16, 2018
107 m
GJON.S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
107 m
Gjon’s Greek Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2022
107 m
Silvios Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
July 24, 2019
107 m
Silvio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
January 8, 2019
107 m
Leroy Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 19, 2020
109 m
Photobookcafe Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 16, 2020
110 m
Libanese Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
114 m
London Galbi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
119 m
Los Pollos Bravos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 26, 2022
119 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Ravey Street Bus Stop/Station 213 m
Curtain Road Bus Stop/Station 215 m
Shoreditch High Street Station Bus Stop/Station 226 m
Curtain Road Bus Stop/Station 226 m
Appold Street Bus Stop/Station 227 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 364 m
Old Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 429 m
Liverpool Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 604 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 363 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 392 m
Old Street Rail Station Rail 421 m
Tower Pier Ferry 1.77 km
Tower Pier Ferry 1.77 km
Tower Pier Ferry 1.82 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.76 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.92 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.13 km

Nearby Nature

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

Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 1.37 km
West Dock Inland Water 1.92 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 2.01 km
East Dock Inland Water 2.02 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 2.7 km
Redriff Wetland 3.25 km
Thames Link Inland Water 3.27 km
Surrey Water Inland Water 3.42 km
Limehouse Basin Inland Water 3.59 km
Lavender Pond Inland Water 3.7 km
Canada Water Inland Water 3.8 km
Stave Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.86 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.99 km
Cuckold's Point Wetland 4.02 km
Duck Island Island 4.04 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52351600
Longitude -0.08286600
OS Easting 533100
OS Northing 0182253
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
14243
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000012
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33029758
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Hackney 027
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Hackney 027G
Output Area / Small Area 2B2