EC2R Postcode District
EC2R is one of 27 EC Postcode Districts for the London Post town in City And County Of The City Of London
The EC2R postcode district is located in the EC London - EC postal area, EC2R has a population of 18 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.04 square miles (0.11 square kilometres or 28.10 acres).
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Map of EC2R
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District overview
The primary settlement in the EC2R postcode district is City of London, which is located in the County of the City of London. The other significant settlement in the district is Islington, which is part of Greater London. The main post town in this postcode district is London.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector EC2R 5, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC2R 6, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC2R 7, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC2R 8, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC2R 8, covers Islington in Greater London.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the City and County of the City of London (73 postal codes), and finally, the Islington London Boro area (7 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | 0.16 | WSW |
| City of Westminster | 1.89 | WSW |
| Chigwell | 10.11 | NE |
| Loughton | 11.82 | NE |
| Waltham Cross | 12.04 | NNE |
| Borehamwood | 12.65 | NW |
| Waltham Abbey | 12.68 | NNE |
| Cheshunt | 13.11 | N |
| Potters Bar | 13.24 | NNW |
| Ewell | 13.39 | SSW |
| Swanley | 13.91 | SE |
| Warlingham | 14.25 | S |
| Banstead | 14.27 | SSW |
| Epsom | 14.75 | SSW |
| Bushey | 14.88 | NW |
| Dartford | 15.04 | ESE |
| Epping | 15.30 | NE |
| Radlett | 15.30 | NW |
| Esher | 15.64 | SW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 15.72 | WSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 78
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of London | LONDON | EC2R 8 | 24 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC2R 7 | 22 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC2R 6 | 15 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC2R 5 | 10 |
| Islington | LONDON | EC2R 8 | 3 |
| Islington | LONDON | EC2R 7 | 2 |
| Islington | LONDON | EC2R 5 | 1 |
| Islington | LONDON | EC2R 6 | 1 |
Street list for EC2R
COPTHALL AVENUE
London, City and County of the City of London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8100146
LANGTHORN COURT
London, City and County of the City of London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8100311
MANSION HOUSE STREET
Minor roadLondon, City and County of the City of London
Minor Road
USRN: 8100345
WHITE HORSE YARD
London, City and County of the City of London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8100570
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| FINCH LANE | 290 |
| MOORGATE A501 | 284 |
| LONDON WALL A1211 | 153 |
| COLEMAN STREET | 131 |
| COLEMAN STREET | 131 |
| TOKENHOUSE YARD | 117 |
| LANGTHORN COURT | 17 |
| COPTHALL AVENUE | 16 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 162 |
| Theft from the person | 116 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 |
| Shoplifting | 74 |
| Public order | 34 |
| Burglary | 31 |
| Drugs | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Retail and shopping
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bupa Dental Care -moorgate | 2 COPTHALL AVENUE, LONDON, EC2R 7DA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dentexcel | 8 ANGEL COURT, LONDON, EC2R 7HJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots Opticians (the Concourse, London) | UNIT 5, 1 THE CONCOURSE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC2R 8EJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | University Vision Optometrists | 1D COPTHALL AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC2R 7BH | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Boots Opticians Poultry | 36 POULTRY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC2R 8AJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2021 average | 2021 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Terraced | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Flats | £1,440,000 | 2 | £899,000 | 1 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.83
Average Driving Distance: 8.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 78
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.86
Average Driving Distance: 9.83
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 78
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| No delivery office data found. | |
Postcode format
| E | C | 2 | R | - | X | X | X |
| E | C | 2 | R | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Taylors Hall | Historic Properties | Historic Monument / Archaeological Site | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The EC2R postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The EC2R Postcode shares a border with EC2N (LONDON), EC4N (LONDON), EC2V (LONDON), EC3V (LONDON) and EC2M (LONDON, ISLINGTON).
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