The postcode EC2R 5BB is located in City of London, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC2R 5BB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC2R 5BB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.3 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 EC2R 5BB as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to EC2R 5BB is Coleman Street which is centered 13 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Great Swan Alley and is 39 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 247 m away at Moorgate Underground Station The closest railway station is Moorgate Rail Station, 216 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2R 5BB (for ages 11 and under) is Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on January 30, 2019. 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 EC2R 5BB is Tokenhouse and is 40 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 17, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Tossed and is 64 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 18, 2021.
Policing for EC2R 5BB is covered by the City of London 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 EC2R 5BB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2R 5BB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2R 5BB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 EC2R 5BB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 477 m | |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 559 m | |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 697 m |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 778 m | |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 789 m | |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 882 m | |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 886 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 898 m |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 972 m |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 1.04 km | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 1.04 km |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 1.17 km |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.21 km |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.26 km |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 22, 2008) | 1.5 km |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 27, 2018) | 1.51 km |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.55 km | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.56 km |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.57 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2R 5BB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret a Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2019 | 34 m | |
| Elior, Bank of England | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 40 m | |
| Restaurant Associates @ ING | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2020 | 40 m | |
| Tokenhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2022 | 40 m | |
| Benugo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 50 m | |
| Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2020 | 53 m | |
| Sodexo, Smith & Williamson | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 53 m | |
| The Gable | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2022 | 53 m | |
| CH&CO Group Ltd, JM Finn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 7, 2019 | 63 m | |
| Tossed | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 18, 2021 | 64 m | |
| Tossed | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2018 | 64 m | |
| Alfredos Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2020 | 64 m | |
| Corney & Barrow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2018 | 64 m | |
| El Vino | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2018 | 64 m | |
| News & Chews | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2018 | 64 m | |
| The Old Doctor Butler's Head | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2020 | 64 m | |
| BaxterStorey, Dash Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 4, 2018 | 75 m | |
| Davy's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 5, 2020 | 75 m | |
| Sodexo, Sidley Austin LLP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 3, 2019 | 75 m | |
| Vacherin, Investec Asset Management | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2019 | 75 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2R 5BB - Data from Apr 2022
| Great Swan Alley | 39 m | |
| London Wall | 56 m | |
| Moorgate Station | 154 m | |
| London Wall Moorgate Station | 163 m | |
| Bank Station Princes Street | 200 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 247 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 262 m | |
| Moorgate Underground Station | 265 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 216 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 250 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 310 m | |
| Bankside Pier | 953 m | |
| Bankside Pier | 977 m | |
| Bankside Pier | 979 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.88 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.03 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.25 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2R 5BB - Data from Dec 2021
| West Dock | 1.53 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 1.62 km | |
| East Dock | 1.68 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 2.1 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 2.71 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.17 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.21 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.21 km | |
| Redriff | 3.3 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.35 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.43 km | |
| Canada Water | 3.57 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 3.78 km | |
| Stave Hill | 3.8 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 3.82 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51610900 |
| Longitude | -0.08963400 |
| OS Easting | 532652 |
| OS Northing | 0181417 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| City of London |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Cities of London and Westminster |
| Electoral Ward | Bishopsgate |
| Local Authority District | City of London |
| 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 | E09000001 |
| 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: Aspiring and affluent Subgroup: EU white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | City of London BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33031587 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
City of London 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
City of London 001F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |