The postcode EC2R 8AB is located in City of London, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC2R 8AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC2R 8AB 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 8AB as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to EC2R 8AB is Frederick's Place which is centered 16 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bank Station Poultry and is 37 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 106 m away at Bank Underground Station The closest railway station is London Cannon Street Rail Station, 279 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2R 8AB (for ages 11 and under) is Charterhouse Square School. 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 8AB is Browns and is 40 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 10, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Burrito Kitchen @ Tesco Metro and is 53 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 15, 2021.
Policing for EC2R 8AB 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 8AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2R 8AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2R 8AB
| 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 8AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 375 m | |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 602 m | |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 648 m | |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 864 m | |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 884 m |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 969 m |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.04 km | |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.04 km |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 22, 2008) | 1.26 km |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 27, 2018) | 1.27 km |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 1.29 km | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 1.29 km |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.3 km | |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.34 km |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.38 km |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 1.39 km |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.45 km |
| Charles Dickens Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.47 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2R 8AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where's Fred's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Worshipful Co. Mercers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2019 | 25 m | |
| Browns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 10, 2019 | 40 m | |
| Lexington Catering - Fidessa London | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2020 | 40 m | |
| Burrito Kitchen @ Tesco Metro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 15, 2021 | 53 m | |
| Tesco Metro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 2, 2020 | 53 m | |
| Goodman City Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 13, 2021 | 61 m | |
| City Caphe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 22, 2018 | 61 m | |
| Superdrug Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2019 | 64 m | |
| The Ned | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2021 | 64 m | |
| Pret a Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 6, 2018 | 82 m | |
| Coq D'Argent | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2019 | 85 m | |
| Puttshack, Ground Floor Reception | Awaiting Inspection | 85 m | |
| Vital Ingredient | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 18, 2019 | 85 m | |
| Argos Ltd | Exempt April 23, 2018 | 89 m | |
| The Anthologist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 29, 2020 | 97 m | |
| Cabotte | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2020 | 103 m | |
| Soho Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 103 m | |
| Vita Mojo International | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 103 m | |
| The Trading House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 11, 2022 | 114 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2R 8AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Bank Station Poultry | 37 m | |
| Poultry Bank Station | 54 m | |
| Bank Station Princes Street | 127 m | |
| Bank Station Queen Victoria Street | 129 m | |
| Bank Station Queen Victoria Street | 130 m | |
| Bank Underground Station | 106 m | |
| Bank Underground Station | 142 m | |
| Bank Underground Station | 150 m | |
| London Cannon Street Rail Station | 279 m | |
| London Cannon Street Rail Station | 302 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 469 m | |
| Bankside Pier | 694 m | |
| Bankside Pier | 718 m | |
| Bankside Pier | 720 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.63 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.79 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.01 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2R 8AB - Data from Dec 2021
| West Dock | 1.5 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 1.59 km | |
| East Dock | 1.67 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 2.32 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 2.77 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.96 km | |
| Duck Island | 3 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.22 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.24 km | |
| Redriff | 3.36 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.37 km | |
| Canada Water | 3.55 km | |
| Stave Hill | 3.82 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 3.84 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 3.92 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51407200 |
| Longitude | -0.09140800 |
| OS Easting | 532533 |
| OS Northing | 0181187 |
| 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 | E33031584 |
| 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 |