Postcode EC2R 5BJ (City of London)

Map showing EC2R 5BJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EC2R 5BJ is located in City of London, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC2R 5BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EC2R 5BJ 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 5BJ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.

The closest road name to EC2R 5BJ is Nun Court which is centered 36 m away.

The nearest bus stop is London Wall Moorgate Station and is 62 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 150 m away at Moorgate Underground Station The closest railway station is Moorgate Rail Station, 113 m away.

The closest primary school to EC2R 5BJ (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 5BJ is Fox Fine Wines and is 79 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on February 8, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Roasting Party and is 35 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 18, 2022.

Policing for EC2R 5BJ 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EC2R 5BJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EC2R 5BJ, and the approximate distance away.

Nun Court 36 m
London Wall 51 m
Moorgate 51 m
Basinghall Avenue 63 m
White Horse Yard 68 m
Great Swan Alley 100 m
Coleman Street 107 m
Moorgate Place 107 m
Langthorn Court 128 m
Copthall Avenue 137 m
Telegraph Street 160 m
Basinghall Street 167 m
Fore Street 185 m
Moorfields 186 m
Circus Place 187 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC2R 5BJ

Introduction January 1980
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 EC2R 5BJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
City of London School for Girls 418 m
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
606 m
St Paul's Cathedral School 620 m
The Lyceum 684 m
Charterhouse Square School 738 m
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
815 m
The Aldgate School Outstanding
(April 19, 2013)
915 m
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
934 m
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 934 m
City of London School 958 m
Workers' Educational Association Good
(November 30, 2017)
992 m
David Game College Outstanding
(February 27, 2020)
1.01 km
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
1.07 km
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.14 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.19 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.49 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.54 km
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Outstanding
(October 22, 2008)
1.6 km
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Good
(March 27, 2018)
1.61 km
Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 1.65 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2R 5BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dartbrooke Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 1, 2021
0 m
CH&Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2018
27 m
The Clays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2022
35 m
The Roasting Party Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 18, 2022
35 m
CH&CO Group Ltd, JM Finn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 7, 2019
55 m
Benugo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
67 m
City Izakaya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0
Needs Urgent Improvement
February 4, 2020
68 m
Pret a Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 9, 2019
70 m
BaxterStorey, Pictet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
74 m
Gather & Gather UK Ltd, Unicredit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 10, 2019
74 m
Fox Fine Wines Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
February 8, 2022
79 m
Ch&Co, Standard Chartered Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 28, 2019
98 m
Eleana’s Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 8, 2022
99 m
The Globe Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 18, 2021
100 m
Cafe Verona Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 20, 2020
101 m
Costa Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 28, 2020
101 m
Holland & Barrett Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 20, 2018
101 m
Little Fresh Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
101 m
Chipotle Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 18, 2019
103 m
Forbes and Hamilton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 6, 2020
103 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2R 5BJ - Data from Apr 2022

London Wall Moorgate Station Bus Stop/Station 62 m
Moorgate Station Bus Stop/Station 68 m
Moorgate Station Bus Stop/Station 114 m
Great Swan Alley Bus Stop/Station 121 m
London Wall Bus Stop/Station 158 m
Moorgate Underground Station Metro/Tram 150 m
Moorgate Underground Station Metro/Tram 158 m
Moorgate Underground Station Metro/Tram 161 m
Moorgate Rail Station Rail 113 m
Moorgate Rail Station Rail 156 m
Moorgate Rail Station Rail 210 m
Bankside Pier Ferry 1.05 km
Bankside Pier Ferry 1.07 km
Bankside Pier Ferry 1.08 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.98 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.14 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.35 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2R 5BJ - Data from Dec 2021

West Dock Inland Water 1.59 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 1.68 km
East Dock Inland Water 1.74 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 2.04 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 2.74 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.22 km
Thames Link Inland Water 3.25 km
Duck Island Island 3.27 km
Redriff Wetland 3.33 km
Surrey Water Inland Water 3.38 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.48 km
Canada Water Inland Water 3.63 km
Lavender Pond Inland Water 3.8 km
Limehouse Basin Inland Water 3.83 km
Stave Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.84 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51704200
Longitude -0.08950800
OS Easting 532658
OS Northing 0181521
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
20391
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

City of London

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000001
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: 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 E33031565
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