The postcode N1 8AR is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 1999 and is an active postcode. N1 8AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
N1 8AR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.5 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 8AR as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Highly-qualified quaternary workers.
The closest road name to N1 8AR is Camden Walk which is centered 92 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Islington Green and is 70 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 416 m away at Angel Underground Station The closest railway station is Essex Road Rail Station, 703 m away.
The closest primary school to N1 8AR (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 8AR is Brewhouse and Kitchen and is 462 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 538 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 26, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 219.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 20.5 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 2.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for N1 8AR is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Islington is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to N1 8AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to N1 8AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode N1 8AR
| Introduction | December 1999 |
| 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 N1 8AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 797 m |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 918 m |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 1.45 km |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 1.51 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.61 km |
| Central Foundation Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 4, 2015) | 1.63 km |
| Islington Sixth Form Consortium | College | 16-19 | 1.63 km | |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Maintained school | 0-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2019) | 1.64 km |
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.71 km |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.71 km | |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (March 21, 2017) | 1.75 km |
| Kings Cross Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.75 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.81 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.83 km |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.91 km | |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.94 km |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.94 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from N1 8AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candid Gallery Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2019 | 432 m | |
| The Islington Metal Works Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 432 m | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2018 | 462 m | |
| Duncan Terrace Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2019 | 465 m | |
| Fitness First | Exempt April 15, 2016 | 484 m | |
| Angel Convenience Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2019 | 509 m | |
| Prime Backpackers Angel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 23, 2022 | 510 m | |
| Bombay Burrito | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2019 | 511 m | |
| Jusaka | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 16, 2019 | 511 m | |
| Fork & Dumbell @ Virgin Active | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 22, 2022 | 522 m | |
| Angel Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 538 m | |
| Angel Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 538 m | |
| Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2018 | 538 m | |
| Caldo E Freddo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement January 31, 2022 | 538 m | |
| Old Red Lion Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 24, 2021 | 538 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2018 | 538 m | |
| Sasa Sushi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 7, 2022 | 538 m | |
| 1 Rebel Gym | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 587 m | |
| Tanakatsu | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 599 m | |
| Burger Waiz/Deer Wing/Mac and Mouth | Awaiting Inspection | 601 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to N1 8AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Islington Green | 70 m | |
| Islington Green | 76 m | |
| Islington Green | 116 m | |
| Packington Street | 152 m | |
| Theberton Street | 194 m | |
| Angel Underground Station | 416 m | |
| Angel Underground Station | 426 m | |
| Angel Underground Station | 497 m | |
| Essex Road Rail Station | 703 m | |
| Highbury & Islington Rail Station | 1.18 km | |
| Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station | 1.26 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 2.75 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 2.76 km | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 2.77 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.91 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 42.07 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 42.31 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to N1 8AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Weavers Fields | 2.93 km | |
| New River | 2.94 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.51 km | |
| West Reservoir | 3.74 km | |
| West Dock | 3.74 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.84 km | |
| East Dock | 3.86 km | |
| Clapton Pond | 3.98 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 4.09 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 4.11 km | |
| Duck Island | 4.13 km | |
| East Reservoir | 4.14 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 4.18 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 4.3 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 4.58 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for N1 8AR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 156 Mbps | 219.5 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 15.5 Mbps | 20.5 Mbps | 36 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% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 131.5 | 12.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 395.5 | 36 |
Energy usage data for N1 8AR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.53562700 |
| Longitude | -0.10208200 |
| OS Easting | 531732 |
| OS Northing | 0183565 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Islington South and Finsbury |
| Electoral Ward | St Peter'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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000019 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33034768 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Islington 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Islington 020C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D2 |