The postcode EC2A 4LG is located in Hackney, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 1998 and is an active postcode. EC2A 4LG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC2A 4LG 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 4LG as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to EC2A 4LG is Holywell Row which is centered 69 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Appold Street and is 221 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 349 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 360 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2A 4LG (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 4LG is The Fox Public House and is 75 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 26, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Clifton's Cafe and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on September 10, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EC2A 4LG 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 4LG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2A 4LG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2A 4LG
| Introduction | December 1998 |
| 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 4LG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 121 m | |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 203 m |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 269 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 269 m |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 701 m |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 705 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 874 m |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 893 m | |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.11 km | |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.14 km |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.22 km |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.32 km |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.4 km | |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.66 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.75 km | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.96 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 2.03 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 2.28 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2A 4LG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 10, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Cafe Z | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 47 m | |
| Olivia Burton | Awaiting Inspection | 47 m | |
| The Fox Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2019 | 75 m | |
| Old Kings Head | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2019 | 79 m | |
| Caskaway taverns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 29, 2021 | 79 m | |
| Point A Hotel London Shoreditch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2019 | 79 m | |
| Savure | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 79 m | |
| Sink Pong | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 16, 2018 | 79 m | |
| Maki Kazzo / Chicky Wings / Mew Pow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 83 m | |
| N/A | Awaiting Inspection | 83 m | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2019 | 85 m | |
| 23 Paul Street | Exempt October 26, 2017 | 93 m | |
| Photobookcafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2020 | 105 m | |
| Padella Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2022 | 110 m | |
| Buy & Bite | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2018 | 113 m | |
| GJON.S | Exempt | 113 m | |
| Gjon’s Greek Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 113 m | |
| Silvios | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement July 24, 2019 | 113 m | |
| Silvio's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 8, 2019 | 113 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2A 4LG - Data from Apr 2022
| Appold Street | 221 m | |
| Finsbury Square | 255 m | |
| Ravey Street | 256 m | |
| Curtain Road | 262 m | |
| Epworth Street | 262 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 349 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 424 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 563 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 360 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 381 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 410 m | |
| Tower Pier | 1.74 km | |
| Tower Pier | 1.74 km | |
| Tower Pier | 1.79 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.72 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.88 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.09 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2A 4LG - Data from Dec 2021
| Weavers Fields | 1.42 km | |
| West Dock | 1.9 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 1.99 km | |
| East Dock | 2 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 2.7 km | |
| Redriff | 3.26 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.28 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.43 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 3.61 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 3.71 km | |
| Canada Water | 3.8 km | |
| Stave Hill | 3.86 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.94 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.99 km | |
| Cuckold's Point | 4.03 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EC2A 4LG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
Energy usage data for EC2A 4LG - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52319300 |
| Longitude | -0.08341300 |
| OS Easting | 533063 |
| OS Northing | 0182216 |
| 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 | E33029765 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Hackney 027 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Hackney 027G |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |