Postcode N1 2XQ (Islington)

Map showing N1 2XQ and nearby postcodes

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

N1 2XQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 2XQ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.

The closest road name to N1 2XQ is Collins Yard which is centered 40 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Theberton Street and is 55 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 550 m away at Angel Underground Station The closest railway station is Essex Road Rail Station, 597 m away.

The closest primary school to N1 2XQ (for ages 11 and under) is Moreland Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 11, 2020. 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 N1 2XQ is Brewhouse and Kitchen and is 624 m 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 692 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 26, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 77.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 94.1% 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 1.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for N1 2XQ 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 2XQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Collins Yard 40 m
Gaskin Street 75 m
Rothery Street 82 m
Studd Street 94 m
Islington Green 97 m
Moon Street 108 m
St Mary's Path 108 m
Wicks Place 112 m
St Alban's Place 144 m
Theberton Street 146 m
Elliott's Place 156 m
Upper Street 159 m
Horse Yard 180 m
Water Tower Place 181 m
Camden Walk 183 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode N1 2XQ

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 2XQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
991 m
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
1.09 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.38 km
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
1.42 km
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.42 km
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
1.61 km
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
1.65 km
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Outstanding
(March 21, 2017)
1.69 km
Kings Cross Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
1.69 km
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.76 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.76 km
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
1.8 km
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 1.8 km
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
1.83 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.91 km
Abacus Belsize Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2015)
1.93 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.94 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.99 km
Edith Neville Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
2.03 km
Brecknock Primary School Good
(November 22, 2017)
2.08 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Candid Gallery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 24, 2019
589 m
The Islington Metal Works Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 13, 2020
589 m
Brewhouse and Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 20, 2018
624 m
Duncan Terrace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 26, 2019
629 m
Bombay Burrito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 18, 2019
662 m
Jusaka Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
October 16, 2019
662 m
Angel Convenience Food & Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 28, 2019
665 m
Fitness First Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
April 15, 2016
672 m
Fork & Dumbell @ Virgin Active Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 22, 2022
684 m
Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 19, 2019
692 m
Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
692 m
Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 8, 2018
692 m
Caldo E Freddo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 31, 2022
692 m
Old Red Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 24, 2021
692 m
Pret A Manger Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 26, 2018
692 m
Sasa Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 7, 2022
692 m
Prime Backpackers Angel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 3
Satisfactory
March 23, 2022
702 m
1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
729 m
Aramark @ School/college/university 4
Good
February 26, 2020
787 m
Aramark @ School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
787 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Theberton Street Bus Stop/Station 55 m
St Mary's Church (N1) Bus Stop/Station 113 m
Islington Green Bus Stop/Station 125 m
Packington Street Bus Stop/Station 130 m
Islington Green Bus Stop/Station 147 m
Angel Underground Station Metro/Tram 550 m
Angel Underground Station Metro/Tram 565 m
Angel Underground Station Metro/Tram 645 m
Essex Road Rail Station Rail 597 m
Highbury & Islington Rail Station Rail 991 m
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station Rail 1.1 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.94 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.95 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.96 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 42.09 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 42.25 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 42.49 km

Nearby Nature

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

New River Inland Water 2.77 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.05 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.47 km
West Reservoir Inland Water 3.57 km
Clapton Pond Inland Water 3.92 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.93 km
East Reservoir Inland Water 3.97 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 4.02 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.04 km
East Dock Inland Water 4.05 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.13 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 4.24 km
Duck Island Island 4.28 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 4.44 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.55 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 78.1 Mbps 77.7 Mbps 205 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 17.6 Mbps 21 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 13 1
30-300 Mbps 5.9% 80.3 18.2
300+ Mbps 94.1% - -

Gas Consumption

41 meters consuming 356,664 kWh - mean 8,699 kWh : median 6,845 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

35 meters consuming 93,857 kWh - mean 2,682 kWh : median 1,557 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for N1 2XQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.53732000
Longitude -0.10279100
OS Easting 531678
OS Northing 0183752
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12607
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury
Electoral Ward St Mary's
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: EU white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Islington BUASD
Workplace Zone E33031813
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 020
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 020B
Output Area / Small Area 2D3