The postcode EC2V 5AF is located in City of London, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in March 2009 and is an active postcode. EC2V 5AF is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EC2V 5AF is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.9 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 EC2V 5AF as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to EC2V 5AF is Gresham Street which is centered 47 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bread Street and is 224 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 301 m away at Bank Underground Station The closest railway station is Moorgate Rail Station, 371 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2V 5AF (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 EC2V 5AF is Slug and Lettuce and is 120 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 3, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pret a Manger and is 62 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 17, 2019.
Policing for EC2V 5AF 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 EC2V 5AF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2V 5AF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2V 5AF
| Introduction | March 2009 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 EC2V 5AF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 344 m | |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 405 m | |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 666 m | |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 688 m | |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 699 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 862 m |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 945 m | |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.09 km |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.13 km |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 1.16 km | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 1.16 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.17 km |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 1.21 km |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 22, 2008) | 1.42 km |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 27, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.45 km | |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.49 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2V 5AF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Girls School Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2020 | 47 m | |
| The Guildhall Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 47 m | |
| BaxterStorey, GVA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2018 | 59 m | |
| Canteen, London Executive Offices | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2018 | 59 m | |
| Vacherin, Debeviose Plimpton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2019 | 59 m | |
| Artizian Catering, Commerzbank | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2018 | 62 m | |
| Lusso, CH & Co Catering, Investec | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2019 | 62 m | |
| Pret a Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2019 | 62 m | |
| V69 Coffee Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 62 m | |
| ESS, Capita London Aldermanbury | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 6, 2018 | 69 m | |
| Artizan Catering Ltd, Sackers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2019 | 74 m | |
| Gather and Gather, TLT Solicitors | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2018 | 74 m | |
| Lexington Catering, Standard Bank | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2019 | 74 m | |
| Cabotte | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2020 | 106 m | |
| Soho Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 106 m | |
| Vita Mojo International | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 106 m | |
| Ninety One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2021 | 108 m | |
| The Trading House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 11, 2022 | 116 m | |
| Pipers Project Ltd, The City Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2018 | 118 m | |
| Slug and Lettuce | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2021 | 120 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2V 5AF - Data from Apr 2022
| Bread Street | 224 m | |
| Bank Station Poultry | 232 m | |
| London Wall | 234 m | |
| St. Paul's Station | 238 m | |
| Poultry Bank Station | 252 m | |
| Bank Underground Station | 301 m | |
| St. Paul's Underground Station | 305 m | |
| Bank Underground Station | 339 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 371 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 427 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 465 m | |
| Bankside Pier | 813 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 830 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 832 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.79 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.95 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.17 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2V 5AF - Data from Dec 2021
| West Dock | 1.68 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 1.76 km | |
| East Dock | 1.84 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 2.31 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 2.91 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.95 km | |
| Duck Island | 2.99 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.21 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.39 km | |
| Redriff | 3.5 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.52 km | |
| Canada Water | 3.72 km | |
| Stave Hill | 3.98 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 3.98 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 4.04 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51564800 |
| Longitude | -0.09281000 |
| OS Easting | 532433 |
| OS Northing | 0181360 |
| 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 | Cripplegate |
| 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 | E33028824 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
City of London 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
City of London 001B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |