The postcode EC2Y 8AR is located in City of London, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in March 1988 and terminated in December 1990.EC2Y 8AR is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EC2Y 8AR 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 8AR as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to EC2Y 8AR is Beech Street which is centered 110 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Barbican and is 138 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 129 m away at Barbican Underground Station The closest railway station is Moorgate Rail Station, 516 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2Y 8AR (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 8AR is Barbican Bars and is 134 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Geranium and is 59 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 19, 2019.
Policing for EC2Y 8AR 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 8AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2Y 8AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2Y 8AR
| Introduction | March 1988 |
| Termination | December 1990 |
| 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 8AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 119 m | |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 204 m | |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 311 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 387 m |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 635 m |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 650 m | |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 683 m |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 816 m |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 869 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 934 m |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 934 m | |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 989 m | |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.03 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.16 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.21 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.43 km |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.45 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.54 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2Y 8AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbican Centre Cinemas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Geranium | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2019 | 59 m | |
| Restaurant Associates | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2019 | 103 m | |
| The Coriander | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 26, 2021 | 117 m | |
| Holroyd Howe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 15, 2019 | 119 m | |
| CCT Venues Barbican | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 131 m | |
| Piazza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 131 m | |
| Barbican Bars | Awaiting Inspection | 134 m | |
| BaxterStorey,Barbican Staff Restnt | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 4, 2018 | 134 m | |
| Beech Street Cinema Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2018 | 134 m | |
| Benugo Level -1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 2, 2022 | 134 m | |
| Benugo Level -2 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 2, 2022 | 134 m | |
| Benugo Ltd, The Barbican Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 134 m | |
| Bonfire @Searcys, Level 1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 20, 2021 | 134 m | |
| Level G Benugo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2019 | 134 m | |
| Osteria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 20, 2021 | 134 m | |
| Searcys Banquet kitchen -2 Garden Rm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 134 m | |
| Pret a Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2019 | 148 m | |
| Virgin Active Barbican | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2019 | 153 m | |
| Hatching Dragons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 9, 2021 | 175 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2Y 8AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Barbican | 138 m | |
| Beech Street | 151 m | |
| Museum Of London | 159 m | |
| Barbican | 174 m | |
| Museum Of London | 177 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 129 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 154 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 154 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 516 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 536 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 558 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.06 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.07 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.07 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.2 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.36 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2Y 8AR - Data from Dec 2021
| West Dock | 2.12 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.21 km | |
| East Dock | 2.27 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 2.36 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.05 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.25 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 3.27 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.78 km | |
| Redriff | 3.85 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.92 km | |
| Canada Water | 4.16 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 4.28 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 4.33 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 4.33 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51965700 |
| Longitude | -0.09600100 |
| OS Easting | 532200 |
| OS Northing | 0181800 |
| 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 | E33032178 |
| 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 |