Postcode N5 2QW (Islington) Terminated July 1995

Map showing N5 2QW and nearby postcodes

The postcode N5 2QW is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in September 1991 and terminated in July 1995.N5 2QW is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

N5 2QW is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 N5 2QW as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > Established tech workers.

The closest road name to N5 2QW is Kelross Road which is centered 11 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Highbury Grange and is 161 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 742 m away at Arsenal Underground Station The closest railway station is Drayton Park Rail Station, 679 m away.

The closest primary school to N5 2QW (for ages 11 and under) is Betty Layward Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 1, 2018.

The local pub for residents of N5 2QW is Brewhouse and Kitchen and is 2.72 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 2.78 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 26, 2018.

Policing for N5 2QW 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 N5 2QW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to N5 2QW, and the approximate distance away.

Kelross Road 11 m
Aberdeen Road 67 m
Rosa Alba Mews 68 m
Highbury Grange 90 m
Ardilaun Road 99 m
Northolme Road 125 m
Highbury Park 159 m
Balfour Road 182 m
Sotheby Road 192 m
Stradbroke Road 227 m
Loxford Gardens 239 m
Hamilton Park 249 m
Hamilton Lane 256 m
Birchmore Walk 267 m
Lucerne Road 268 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode N5 2QW

Introduction September 1991
Termination July 1995
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from N5 2QW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Betty Layward Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
825 m
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Good
(March 8, 2017)
825 m
Grasmere Primary School Good
(December 1, 2016)
835 m
Newington Green Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
946 m
St Matthias Church of England Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.2 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.21 km
The Garden School Outstanding
(January 16, 2018)
1.22 km
Grazebrook Primary School Outstanding
(February 23, 2012)
1.3 km
Princess May Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.32 km
William Patten Primary School Outstanding
(December 13, 2012)
1.61 km
T T T Y Y School Inadequate
(July 1, 2021)
1.73 km
Beis Aharon School Requires improvement
(July 4, 2019)
1.96 km
Sir Thomas Abney School Good
(June 26, 2019)
1.96 km
St Mark's CofE Primary School Good
(June 18, 2019)
1.99 km
Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational Trust Good
(April 26, 2018)
2.01 km
TTD Gur School Inadequate
(October 31, 2019)
2.09 km
Beis Rochel D'satmar School 2.13 km
Simon Marks Jewish Primary School Good
(June 7, 2017)
2.14 km
Benthal Primary School Good
(September 27, 2016)
2.15 km
Beis Malka Girls' School Good
(February 6, 2020)
2.18 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from N5 2QW - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to N5 2QW - Data from Apr 2022

Highbury Grange Bus Stop/Station 161 m
St Joan of Arc School Bus Stop/Station 178 m
Highbury Barn Bus Stop/Station 227 m
Balfour Road Crowfield House Bus Stop/Station 237 m
Balfour Road Crowfield House Bus Stop/Station 248 m
Arsenal Underground Station Metro/Tram 742 m
Arsenal Underground Station Metro/Tram 867 m
Arsenal Underground Station Metro/Tram 896 m
Drayton Park Rail Station Rail 679 m
Canonbury Rail Station Rail 817 m
Highbury & Islington Rail Station Rail 1.17 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.88 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.88 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.88 km
London Luton Airport Air 40.93 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 44.17 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 44.33 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to N5 2QW - Data from Dec 2021

New River Inland Water 731 m
West Reservoir Inland Water 1.47 km
East Reservoir Inland Water 1.89 km
Clapton Pond Inland Water 2.85 km
Warwick Reservoir West Inland Water 3.46 km
Walthamstow Marshes Wetland 3.68 km
Warwick Reservoir East Inland Water 3.88 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 4.06 km
Reservoir Number 1 Inland Water 4.16 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.16 km
Reservoir Number 3 Inland Water 4.17 km
Number 2 Pond Inland Water 4.28 km
Queen's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.33 km
Hackney Cut Inland Water 4.38 km
Reservoir Number 5 Inland Water 4.39 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.55562600
Longitude -0.09594200
OS Easting 532100
OS Northing 0185800
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
16228
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: Ethnicity central
Group: Aspirational techies
Subgroup: Established tech workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Islington BUASD
Workplace Zone E33034700
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 009D
Output Area / Small Area 3D2