Postcode N1 8BL (Islington)

Map showing N1 8BL and nearby postcodes

The postcode N1 8BL is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. N1 8BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

N1 8BL 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 8BL as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Highly-qualified quaternary workers.

The closest road name to N1 8BL is Duncan Street which is centered 43 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Angel Station and is 99 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 185 m away at Angel Underground Station The closest railway station is Essex Road Rail Station, 935 m away.

The closest primary school to N1 8BL (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 8BL is Brewhouse and Kitchen and is 239 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 309 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 26, 2018.

Policing for N1 8BL 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 8BL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to N1 8BL, and the approximate distance away.

Duncan Street 43 m
Islington High Street 52 m
Gateway Arcade 79 m
Camden Passage 99 m
Colebrooke Row 104 m
Charlton Place 108 m
Shalford Court 116 m
Duncan Terrace 127 m
Parkfield Street 158 m
Berners Road 159 m
Bromfield Street 166 m
Gerrard Road 194 m
Camden Walk 202 m
Vincent Terrace 219 m
Quick Street Mews 230 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode N1 8BL

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 8BL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
654 m
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
702 m
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.02 km
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.07 km
St Luke's CofE Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
1.18 km
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
1.29 km
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
1.33 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.38 km
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.5 km
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
1.53 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.56 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.58 km
Islington Sixth Form Consortium 1.61 km
Central Foundation Boys' School Outstanding
(February 4, 2015)
1.61 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.61 km
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Outstanding
(March 21, 2017)
1.64 km
Kings Cross Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
1.64 km
City of London School for Girls 1.78 km
Edith Neville Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
1.88 km
Abacus Belsize Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2015)
1.89 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from N1 8BL - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to N1 8BL - Data from Apr 2022

Angel Station Bus Stop/Station 99 m
Angel Station Bus Stop/Station 104 m
Angel Station Bus Stop/Station 105 m
Angel Station Bus Stop/Station 117 m
Islington Green Bus Stop/Station 212 m
Angel Underground Station Metro/Tram 185 m
Angel Underground Station Metro/Tram 195 m
Angel Underground Station Metro/Tram 266 m
Essex Road Rail Station Rail 935 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Rail 1.18 km
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station Rail 1.3 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.57 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.58 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.58 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.7 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.86 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 42.11 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to N1 8BL - Data from Dec 2021

Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 2.99 km
New River Inland Water 3.16 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.38 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.67 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.76 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.8 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.86 km
Duck Island Island 3.9 km
West Reservoir Inland Water 3.95 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.06 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 4.07 km
Clapton Pond Inland Water 4.2 km
East Reservoir Inland Water 4.35 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 4.57 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.53395100
Longitude -0.10407000
OS Easting 531599
OS Northing 0183375
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17133
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

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 E33034770
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 020
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 020C
Output Area / Small Area 2D2