Postcode EC2M 2EF (Islington)

Map showing EC2M 2EF and nearby postcodes

The postcode EC2M 2EF is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in March 2004 and is an active postcode. EC2M 2EF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EC2M 2EF 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 EC2M 2EF as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to EC2M 2EF is Dominion Street which is centered 39 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Finsbury Square and is 96 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 97 m away at Moorgate Underground Station The closest railway station is Moorgate Rail Station, 127 m away.

The closest primary school to EC2M 2EF (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 EC2M 2EF is The Red Lion and is 83 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 24, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Costa Coffee and is 83 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 16, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for EC2M 2EF 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 EC2M 2EF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EC2M 2EF, and the approximate distance away.

Dominion Street 39 m
South Place 45 m
Lackington Street 48 m
South Place Mews 73 m
Finsbury Pavement 93 m
Finsbury Avenue 117 m
Eldon Street 127 m
Wilson Street 146 m
Finsbury Circus 164 m
Moorfields 164 m
Finsbury Square 166 m
Sun Street 169 m
Ropemaker Street 170 m
Finsbury Street 182 m
New Union Street 230 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC2M 2EF

Introduction March 2004
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 EC2M 2EF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lyceum 361 m
City of London School for Girls 553 m
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
555 m
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 645 m
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
645 m
Workers' Educational Association Good
(November 30, 2017)
665 m
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
782 m
Charterhouse Square School 852 m
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
886 m
The Aldgate School Outstanding
(April 19, 2013)
891 m
St Paul's Cathedral School 940 m
David Game College Outstanding
(February 27, 2020)
985 m
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.13 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.18 km
City of London School 1.28 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.4 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
1.65 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.71 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.85 km
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Outstanding
(October 22, 2008)
1.9 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2M 2EF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Arbuthnot Latham & Co., Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 13, 2021
30 m
South Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 14, 2022
33 m
Benugo Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 3, 2019
52 m
H&W Catering, Sir Robert McAlpine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 9, 2020
52 m
Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 27, 2020
57 m
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 13, 2021
58 m
Costa Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 16, 2021
83 m
HW Catering, 1st Flr Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 22, 2021
83 m
Redemptions Roasters Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 2, 2022
83 m
The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 24, 2018
83 m
BaxterStorey Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 23, 2020
99 m
Lexington Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
99 m
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 5, 2019
115 m
Hotel Chocolat Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 8, 2019
115 m
Leon Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 9, 2022
115 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 13, 2020
115 m
Farmer J, Unit 11 Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
116 m
All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 12, 2019
124 m
Pure Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 10, 2018
124 m
The Cafe, Level 1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 27, 2020
126 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2M 2EF - Data from Apr 2022

Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 96 m
Finsbury Square Moorgate Bus Stop/Station 101 m
Finsbury Square Moorgate Bus Stop/Station 114 m
Moorgate Station Bus Stop/Station 138 m
Finsbury Square Bus Stop/Station 148 m
Moorgate Underground Station Metro/Tram 97 m
Moorgate Underground Station Metro/Tram 102 m
Moorgate Underground Station Metro/Tram 178 m
Moorgate Rail Station Rail 127 m
Moorgate Rail Station Rail 142 m
Moorgate Rail Station Rail 172 m
Bankside Pier Ferry 1.37 km
Tower Pier Ferry 1.38 km
Tower Pier Ferry 1.39 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.26 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.42 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.63 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2M 2EF - Data from Dec 2021

West Dock Inland Water 1.64 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 1.73 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 1.75 km
East Dock Inland Water 1.77 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 2.65 km
Thames Link Inland Water 3.19 km
Redriff Wetland 3.24 km
Surrey Water Inland Water 3.34 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.53 km
Duck Island Island 3.57 km
Canada Water Inland Water 3.64 km
Limehouse Basin Inland Water 3.68 km
Lavender Pond Inland Water 3.71 km
Stave Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.79 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.79 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EC2M 2EF - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51933400
Longitude -0.08651800
OS Easting 532857
OS Northing 0181781
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: 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 Islington BUASD
Workplace Zone E33030120
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 023
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 023D
Output Area / Small Area 2B2