The postcode EC2A 4SX is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 1998 and terminated in August 2003.EC2A 4SX is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EC2A 4SX 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 4SX as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.
The closest road name to EC2A 4SX is Platina Street which is centered 100 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Epworth Street and is 157 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 294 m away at Old Street Underground Station The closest railway station is Old Street Rail Station, 327 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2A 4SX (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 4SX is 23 Paul Street and is 16 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on October 26, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fab Thai Street Food and is 48 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 15, 2020.
Policing for EC2A 4SX is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Islington is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EC2A 4SX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2A 4SX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2A 4SX
| Introduction | December 1998 |
| Termination | August 2003 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EC2A 4SX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 93 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 251 m |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 251 m | |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 307 m |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 598 m |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 635 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 772 m |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 789 m | |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1 km | |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.1 km |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.14 km |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.15 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.24 km |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.24 km |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.31 km | |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.57 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.66 km | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.85 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.93 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 2.18 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2A 4SX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Paul Street | Exempt October 26, 2017 | 16 m | |
| Doufu | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 31, 2022 | 48 m | |
| Fab Thai Street Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 15, 2020 | 48 m | |
| H V Kingsley | Exempt October 10, 2017 | 48 m | |
| Riccardo's Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 21, 2022 | 48 m | |
| Etc Venues Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 50 m | |
| Restaurant Associates | Awaiting Inspection | 50 m | |
| Caskaway taverns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 29, 2021 | 67 m | |
| Point A Hotel London Shoreditch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2019 | 67 m | |
| Savure | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 67 m | |
| Sink Pong | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 16, 2018 | 67 m | |
| Holroyd Howe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 93 m | |
| Flight Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2019 | 105 m | |
| Platform | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2019 | 105 m | |
| Clifton's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 10, 2021 | 107 m | |
| The Fox Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2019 | 115 m | |
| The Windmill Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 4, 2022 | 116 m | |
| Photobookcafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2020 | 123 m | |
| Cafe Z | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 127 m | |
| Olivia Burton | Awaiting Inspection | 127 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2A 4SX - Data from Apr 2022
| Epworth Street | 157 m | |
| Finsbury Square | 168 m | |
| City Road Leonard Street | 226 m | |
| Finsbury Square | 249 m | |
| Finsbury Square | 256 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 294 m | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 383 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 487 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 327 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 329 m | |
| Old Street Rail Station | 359 m | |
| Tower Pier | 1.73 km | |
| Tower Pier | 1.73 km | |
| Bankside Pier | 1.78 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.68 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.83 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.04 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2A 4SX - Data from Dec 2021
| Weavers Fields | 1.52 km | |
| West Dock | 1.92 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.01 km | |
| East Dock | 2.03 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 2.77 km | |
| Redriff | 3.33 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.34 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.48 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 3.69 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 3.78 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.84 km | |
| Canada Water | 3.84 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.88 km | |
| Stave Hill | 3.92 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 4.09 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52292000 |
| Longitude | -0.08489500 |
| OS Easting | 532961 |
| OS Northing | 0182183 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000019 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33031824 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Islington 023 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Islington 023D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B3 |