The postcode EC2Y 8DE is located in City of London, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EC2Y 8DE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC2Y 8DE is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.9 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 EC2Y 8DE as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to EC2Y 8DE is Bridgewater Street which is centered 43 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Barbican and is 94 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 116 m away at Barbican Underground Station The closest railway station is Moorgate Rail Station, 565 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2Y 8DE (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 8DE is Sutton Arms Public House and is 152 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 31, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Geranium and is 105 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 19, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 52.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EC2Y 8DE 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 8DE and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2Y 8DE, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2Y 8DE
| 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 EC2Y 8DE - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 193 m | |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 201 m | |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 227 m |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 272 m |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 539 m |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 588 m |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 708 m |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 765 m | |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 836 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 862 m |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 862 m | |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 925 m |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.06 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.1 km | |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.11 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.18 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.42 km |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.5 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.6 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2Y 8DE - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 73 m | |
| Virgin Active Barbican | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2019 | 92 m | |
| Geranium | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2019 | 105 m | |
| Benugo Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2019 | 110 m | |
| Barbican Centre Cinemas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 115 m | |
| CCT Venues Barbican | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 129 m | |
| Piazza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 129 m | |
| Neo Bar and Pizzeria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2018 | 134 m | |
| Tesco Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2021 | 134 m | |
| Food Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2019 | 134 m | |
| Gate Grill House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2019 | 134 m | |
| Nelhart News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 1, 2018 | 134 m | |
| Vecchio Parioli Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2019 | 134 m | |
| Momo Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2022 | 152 m | |
| Erebuni Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 6, 2020 | 152 m | |
| Sutton Arms Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 31, 2018 | 152 m | |
| Barbican Bars | Awaiting Inspection | 152 m | |
| BaxterStorey,Barbican Staff Restnt | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 4, 2018 | 152 m | |
| Beech Street Cinema Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2018 | 152 m | |
| Benugo Level -1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 2, 2022 | 152 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2Y 8DE - Data from Apr 2022
| Barbican | 94 m | |
| Beech Street | 107 m | |
| Barbican | 128 m | |
| Baltic Street West | 179 m | |
| Museum Of London | 271 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 116 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 143 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 148 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 565 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 566 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 588 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.17 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.17 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.18 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.32 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.47 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.7 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2Y 8DE - Data from Dec 2021
| West Dock | 2.19 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.28 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 2.33 km | |
| East Dock | 2.34 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.07 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.12 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 3.31 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.32 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.83 km | |
| Redriff | 3.89 km | |
| Surrey Water | 3.97 km | |
| Canada Water | 4.23 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 4.24 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 4.35 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 4.37 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EC2Y 8DE - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 54.8 Mbps | 52.6 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.3 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 13 | 1.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 64 | 14.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EC2Y 8DE - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52069000 |
| Longitude | -0.09597200 |
| OS Easting | 532199 |
| OS Northing | 0181915 |
| 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 | 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: Inner city students Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood |
| 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 | E33032174 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
City of London 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
City of London 001C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |