The postcode EC2Y 8AQ is located in City of London, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in July 1983 and terminated in December 1995.EC2Y 8AQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EC2Y 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 EC2Y 8AQ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to EC2Y 8AQ is Aldersgate Street which is centered 31 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Museum Of London and is 67 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 170 m away at Barbican Underground Station The closest railway station is City Thameslink Rail Station, 474 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2Y 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 local pub for residents of EC2Y 8AQ is Hand & Shears Public House and is 106 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 1, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Kurumaya and is 122 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 16, 2019.
Policing for EC2Y 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EC2Y 8AQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2Y 8AQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2Y 8AQ
| Introduction | July 1983 |
| Termination | December 1995 |
| 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 EC2Y 8AQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 197 m | |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 210 m | |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 451 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 495 m |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 552 m | |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 684 m |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 729 m |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 873 m | |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 944 m |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 963 m |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 999 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 1.08 km |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 1.08 km | |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.1 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.14 km |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.17 km |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.29 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.35 km |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.5 km |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.57 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2Y 8AQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coriander | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 26, 2021 | 41 m | |
| Restaurant Associates | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2019 | 62 m | |
| Natural Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 74 m | |
| Worshipful Company of IT | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 4, 2022 | 93 m | |
| Hatching Dragons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 9, 2021 | 105 m | |
| Worshipful Co Ironmongers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2018 | 105 m | |
| Half Cup, Unit 9 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 106 m | |
| City Lodge | Exempt October 7, 2021 | 106 m | |
| Hand & Shears Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2021 | 106 m | |
| Stem + Glory | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 26, 2022 | 111 m | |
| Kurumaya | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2019 | 122 m | |
| Geranium | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2019 | 132 m | |
| Butchers Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2021 | 140 m | |
| Life's Kitchen Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2019 | 140 m | |
| Pret a Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2019 | 140 m | |
| Barbican Centre Cinemas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 141 m | |
| Abokado | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 146 m | |
| Baxterstorey, FTI Consulting | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 11, 2018 | 146 m | |
| Etc Venues | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2018 | 146 m | |
| Giddy Up Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2019 | 146 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2Y 8AQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Museum Of London | 67 m | |
| Museum Of London | 71 m | |
| Little Britain | 136 m | |
| Barbican | 170 m | |
| London Wall Museum Of London | 208 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 170 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 170 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 174 m | |
| City Thameslink Rail Station | 474 m | |
| Farringdon Rail Station | 520 m | |
| Farringdon Rail Station | 564 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 934 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 938 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 945 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.09 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.25 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.48 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2Y 8AQ - Data from Dec 2021
| West Dock | 2.14 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.23 km | |
| East Dock | 2.3 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 2.48 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.86 km | |
| Duck Island | 2.91 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.11 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 3.32 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.83 km | |
| Redriff | 3.91 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.96 km | |
| Canada Water | 4.19 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 4.23 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 4.39 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 4.41 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51878100 |
| Longitude | -0.09747900 |
| OS Easting | 532100 |
| OS Northing | 0181700 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| City of London |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33031592 |
| 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 |