The postcode EC2Y 8DJ is located in City of London, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 1981 and is an active postcode. EC2Y 8DJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EC2Y 8DJ 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 8DJ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to EC2Y 8DJ is Carthusian Street which is centered 102 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Barbican and is 40 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 53 m away at Barbican Underground Station The closest railway station is Farringdon Rail Station, 537 m away.
The closest primary school to EC2Y 8DJ (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 8DJ is Sutton Arms Public House and is 78 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 31, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Food Hut and is 64 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 11, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 53 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.1 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.
Policing for EC2Y 8DJ 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 8DJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EC2Y 8DJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EC2Y 8DJ
| Introduction | June 1981 |
| 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 8DJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 121 m | |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 246 m | |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 283 m |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 290 m |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 502 m |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 549 m |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 742 m |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 761 m | |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 905 m |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 909 m | |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 925 m |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 925 m | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 982 m |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.09 km | |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.11 km |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.18 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.34 km |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.57 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.66 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EC2Y 8DJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Barbican | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2019 | 21 m | |
| Neo Bar and Pizzeria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2018 | 64 m | |
| Tesco Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2021 | 64 m | |
| Food Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2019 | 64 m | |
| Gate Grill House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2019 | 64 m | |
| Nelhart News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 1, 2018 | 64 m | |
| Vecchio Parioli Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2019 | 64 m | |
| CCT Venues Barbican | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 68 m | |
| Piazza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 68 m | |
| Momo Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2022 | 78 m | |
| Erebuni Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 6, 2020 | 78 m | |
| Sutton Arms Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 31, 2018 | 78 m | |
| Geranium | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2019 | 89 m | |
| Pret a Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2019 | 104 m | |
| Catch Up Cafe London Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 3, 2022 | 118 m | |
| Osteria Marco Fabris | Awaiting Inspection | 118 m | |
| Sourced Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 8, 2019 | 118 m | |
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 125 m | |
| Barbican Centre Cinemas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 134 m | |
| The Shield Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2017 | 146 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EC2Y 8DJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Barbican | 40 m | |
| Barbican | 62 m | |
| Baltic Street West | 159 m | |
| Beech Street | 181 m | |
| Clerkenwell Road Old Street | 252 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 53 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 74 m | |
| Barbican Underground Station | 80 m | |
| Farringdon Rail Station | 537 m | |
| Farringdon Rail Station | 567 m | |
| Moorgate Rail Station | 628 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.14 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.15 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 1.15 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.3 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.46 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.69 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EC2Y 8DJ - Data from Dec 2021
| West Dock | 2.25 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.34 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 2.4 km | |
| East Dock | 2.4 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.01 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.06 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.26 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 3.38 km | |
| Thames Link | 3.9 km | |
| Redriff | 3.96 km | |
| Surrey Water | 4.04 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 4.17 km | |
| Canada Water | 4.29 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 4.43 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 4.43 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EC2Y 8DJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 54.8 Mbps | 53 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12.1 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 11 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 67.4 | 15.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52067200 |
| Longitude | -0.09703900 |
| OS Easting | 532125 |
| OS Northing | 0181911 |
| 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: 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 | E33031593 |
| 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 |