Postcode N1 2LF (Islington)

Map showing N1 2LF and nearby postcodes

The postcode N1 2LF is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. N1 2LF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

N1 2LF is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.7 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 N1 2LF as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Highly-qualified quaternary workers.

The closest road name to N1 2LF is Highbury Corner which is centered 22 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Highbury Corner and is 65 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 62 m away at Highbury & Islington Underground Station The closest railway station is Highbury & Islington Rail Station, 75 m away.

The closest primary school to N1 2LF (for ages 11 and under) is Newington Green Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 29, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Camden School for Girls. The last OFSTED inspection on December 6, 2007 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of N1 2LF is Brewhouse and Kitchen and is 1.61 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 20, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pret A Manger and is 1.67 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 26, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 65.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16 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.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for N1 2LF is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Islington is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to N1 2LF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to N1 2LF, and the approximate distance away.

Highbury Corner 22 m
Assata Mews 89 m
Keen's Yard 116 m
Hampton Court 118 m
Swan Yard 132 m
John Spencer Square 164 m
Compton Avenue 213 m
Colebeck Mews 214 m
Compton Road 217 m
Corsica Street 217 m
Highbury Station Road 244 m
Prior Bolton Street 247 m
Compton Terrace 251 m
Digswell Street 251 m
Highbury Place 253 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode N1 2LF

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from N1 2LF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Newington Green Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
1.45 km
Grasmere Primary School Good
(December 1, 2016)
1.65 km
St Matthias Church of England Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.74 km
Brecknock Primary School Good
(November 22, 2017)
1.77 km
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Good
(March 8, 2017)
1.79 km
Betty Layward Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
1.79 km
Princess May Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.88 km
The Garden School Outstanding
(January 16, 2018)
1.88 km
Kings Cross Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
1.97 km
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Outstanding
(March 21, 2017)
1.97 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.98 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
2.08 km
Torriano Primary School Outstanding
(September 19, 2018)
2.14 km
Abacus Belsize Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2015)
2.17 km
The Camden School for Girls Outstanding
(December 6, 2007)
2.24 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington Good
(October 3, 2017)
2.26 km
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
2.31 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.37 km
St Mark's CofE Primary School Good
(June 18, 2019)
2.39 km
Grazebrook Primary School Outstanding
(February 23, 2012)
2.4 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from N1 2LF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Candid Gallery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 24, 2019
1.58 km
The Islington Metal Works Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 13, 2020
1.58 km
Brewhouse and Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 20, 2018
1.61 km
Duncan Terrace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 26, 2019
1.62 km
Bombay Burrito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 18, 2019
1.64 km
Jusaka Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
October 16, 2019
1.64 km
Angel Convenience Food & Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 28, 2019
1.65 km
Fitness First Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
April 15, 2016
1.67 km
Fork & Dumbell @ Virgin Active Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 22, 2022
1.67 km
Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 19, 2019
1.67 km
Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.67 km
Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 8, 2018
1.67 km
Caldo E Freddo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 31, 2022
1.67 km
Old Red Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 24, 2021
1.67 km
Pret A Manger Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 26, 2018
1.67 km
Sasa Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 7, 2022
1.67 km
Prime Backpackers Angel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 3
Satisfactory
March 23, 2022
1.7 km
1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
1.7 km
Burger Waiz/Deer Wing/Mac and Mouth Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
1.77 km
Gelato Americano Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
1.77 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to N1 2LF - Data from Apr 2022

Highbury Corner Bus Stop/Station 65 m
Highbury & Islington Station Bus Stop/Station 106 m
St Paul's RoadHighbury Corner Bus Stop/Station 108 m
Highbury & Islington Station Bus Stop/Station 137 m
Highbury Corner Bus Stop/Station 154 m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station Metro/Tram 62 m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station Metro/Tram 152 m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station Metro/Tram 155 m
Highbury & Islington Rail Station Rail 75 m
Essex Road Rail Station Rail 750 m
Canonbury Rail Station Rail 776 m
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.12 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.12 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.12 km
London Luton Airport Air 41.65 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 43.08 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 43.24 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to N1 2LF - Data from Dec 2021

New River Inland Water 1.85 km
West Reservoir Inland Water 2.6 km
East Reservoir Inland Water 3.02 km
Clapton Pond Inland Water 3.47 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.58 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.71 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.04 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.13 km
Number 2 Pond Inland Water 4.18 km
Parliament Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.23 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.26 km
Number 3 Pond Inland Water 4.37 km
Highgate Ponds Inland Water 4.39 km
Warwick Reservoir West Inland Water 4.51 km
Bird Sanctuary Pond Inland Water 4.52 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for N1 2LF - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 78.9 Mbps 65.8 Mbps 80 Mbps
Upload 19.8 Mbps 16 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 0
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 72.2 17.7
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

8 meters consuming 74,938 kWh - mean 9,367 kWh : median 10,033 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for N1 2LF - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.54628000
Longitude -0.10243200
OS Easting 531677
OS Northing 0184749
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17843
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Islington North
Electoral Ward Highbury East
Local Authority District Islington
Region / Government Office Region London
European Electoral Region London
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: London
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council London Central

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000019
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

NHS England Region London
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Islington
Cancer Alliance North Central London
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
London
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
North London Partners in Health and Care
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS North Central London CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Aspiring and affluent
Subgroup: Highly-qualified quaternary workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Islington BUASD
Workplace Zone E33034720
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 013B
Output Area / Small Area 2D2