Postcode EC2V 8AQ (City of London)

Map showing EC2V 8AQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EC2V 8AQ is located in City of London, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC2V 8AQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EC2V 8AQ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.6 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 8AQ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.

The closest road name to EC2V 8AQ is Carey Lane which is centered 26 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St. Paul's Station and is 121 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 116 m away at St. Paul's Underground Station The closest railway station is Moorgate Rail Station, 531 m away.

The closest primary school to EC2V 8AQ (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 nearest takeaway food is available from Rucoletta and is 70 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 16, 2020.

Policing for EC2V 8AQ 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 EC2V 8AQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EC2V 8AQ, and the approximate distance away.

Carey Lane 26 m
Foster Lane 57 m
Gutter Lane 61 m
Staining Lane 83 m
Goldsmith Street 92 m
St Martin's Le Grand 114 m
Oat Lane 120 m
Noble Street 128 m
Wood Street 146 m
Milk Street 154 m
Gresham Street 157 m
Love Lane 159 m
Cheapside 163 m
Angel Street 185 m
Russia Row 188 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EC2V 8AQ

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EC2V 8AQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Paul's Cathedral School 212 m
City of London School for Girls 401 m
City of London School 571 m
Charterhouse Square School 573 m
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
722 m
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
839 m
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.06 km
The Lyceum 1.08 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.11 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.19 km
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
1.24 km
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 1.26 km
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
1.26 km
The Aldgate School Outstanding
(April 19, 2013)
1.28 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.35 km
David Game College Outstanding
(February 27, 2020)
1.36 km
Workers' Educational Association Good
(November 30, 2017)
1.4 km
Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 1.41 km
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Outstanding
(October 22, 2008)
1.42 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.43 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2V 8AQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Chester Boyd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
17 m
Wo.Co. of Wax Chandlers Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
January 10, 2018
30 m
BaxterStorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
42 m
Manicomio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 28, 2019
42 m
Gather & Gather, Lloyds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 29, 2018
49 m
Numis Securities Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 21, 2021
54 m
L'Atelier Des Chefs Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 24, 2018
57 m
Rucoletta Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 16, 2020
70 m
Rustichino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 8, 2020
70 m
Gather & Gather, Lloyds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 1, 2018
74 m
Gather & Gather, Lloyds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 18, 2019
74 m
Haz Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 6, 2020
81 m
Worshipful Company of Saddlers Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
83 m
Ninety One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 27, 2021
92 m
Coco di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 22, 2022
96 m
Piccolo Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 17, 2020
105 m
Tossed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
105 m
BaxterStorey Ltd, Hermes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 24, 2018
112 m
Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 25, 2018
117 m
Clinton Cards Retailers - other Exempt
July 6, 2019
120 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2V 8AQ - Data from Apr 2022

St. Paul's Station Bus Stop/Station 121 m
St. Paul's Station Bus Stop/Station 130 m
King Edward Street Bus Stop/Station 138 m
Bread Street Bus Stop/Station 161 m
St. Paul's Station Bus Stop/Station 180 m
St. Paul's Underground Station Metro/Tram 116 m
St. Paul's Underground Station Metro/Tram 153 m
St. Paul's Underground Station Metro/Tram 153 m
Moorgate Rail Station Rail 531 m
City Thameslink Rail Station Rail 538 m
London Cannon Street Rail Station Rail 567 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 687 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 689 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 694 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.76 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.92 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.14 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2V 8AQ - Data from Dec 2021

West Dock Inland Water 1.84 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 1.93 km
East Dock Inland Water 2.01 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 2.49 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 2.77 km
Duck Island Island 2.82 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.03 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 3.09 km
Thames Link Inland Water 3.57 km
Redriff Wetland 3.69 km
Surrey Water Inland Water 3.7 km
Canada Water Inland Water 3.88 km
Stave Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.15 km
Lavender Pond Inland Water 4.16 km
Limehouse Basin Inland Water 4.23 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51559500
Longitude -0.09563700
OS Easting 532237
OS Northing 0181349
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
29199
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

City of London

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Electoral Ward Aldersgate
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 E33028817
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
City of London 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
City of London 001A
Output Area / Small Area 2D3