EC2Y 8AX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EC2Y) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AX) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case EC which means London - EC.
- Postal District. In our case EC2Y.
- Postal Sector. In our case EC2Y 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AX.
The regional mail center for the post area EC is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the EC2Y 8AX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EC2Y 8AX postcode have the street address of Barbican.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the EC2Y 8AX postcode is home to a bustling 91 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LONDON within the old postal county of Middlesex.
EC2Y 8AX is within City of London.
Looking at our data the EC2Y 8AX is mostly residential but does contain some commercial properties.
The EC2Y 8AX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in EC2Y 8AX are flats. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are enclosed end-terraced, detached, unknown and end-terraced.
Most properties in EC2Y 8AX are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the EC2Y 8AX Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for EC2Y 8AX
The telephone area code for EC2Y 8AX is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for EC2Y 8AX
| Latitude | 51.5186025963 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.0920087886532 |
Weather Forecast for EC2Y 8AX
Mon 6th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 88.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 69.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 50.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 49.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 75.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Tue 7th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 3.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Mist | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | E 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | S 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 4.00% | E 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the EC2Y 8AX Postcode?
Download Speeds For EC2Y 8AX
| Average Mbps | 61.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 75.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.910 |
EC2Y 8AX has an average download speed of 61.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,341 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
41% of postcodes (484,057) have slower broadband speeds.
59% of postcodes (699,243) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For EC2Y 8AX
| Average Mbps | 15.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
EC2Y 8AX has an average upload speed of 15.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,169 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
67% of postcodes (793,264) have slower upload speeds.
32% of postcodes (380,208) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of EC2Y 8AX Postcode
England Higher Schools
Tech City College
Address: Tech City College, 263-269 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1JX
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
The Aldgate School
Address: The Aldgate School, St James's Passage, Duke's Place, London, EC3A 5DE
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 02072831147
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Address: Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre, 101 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8JA
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 02077864800
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Address: St Luke's CofE Primary School, Radnor Street, London, EC1V 3SJ
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 02072533880
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Address: St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, Compton Street, Goswell Road, Islington, London, EC1V 0EU
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 02072530839
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Alban's Church of England Primary School, Baldwins Gardens, Holborn, London, EC1N 7SD
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 02072428585
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Address: St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School, John's Mews, London, WC1N 2NX
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 02074055640
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School, St Mark Street, Wapping, London, E1 8DJ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 02077090182
Christ Church CofE School
Address: Christ Church CofE School, 47a Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London, E1 6PU
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 02072470792
Canon Barnett Primary School
Address: Canon Barnett Primary School, Gunthorpe Street, Aldgate, London, E1 7RQ
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact:
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Address: St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Crondall Street, London, N1 6JG
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 02077394902
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School, 43 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6QN
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 02077395824
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Address: City of London Primary Academy, Islington, 15 Baltic Street West, London, EC1Y 0AE
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 02075040556
Moreland Primary School
Address: Moreland Primary School, Moreland Street, London, EC1V 8BB
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 02072538144
Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School
Address: Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School, Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UN
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact:
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Address: Hugh Myddelton Primary School, Myddelton Street, London, EC1R 1YJ
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 02072786075
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Address: Christopher Hatton Primary School, 38 Laystall Street, London, EC1R 4PQ
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 02072784500
England Secondary Schools
Central Foundation Boys' School
Address: Central Foundation Boys' School, Cowper Street, City Road, London, EC2A 4SH
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 02072533741
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near EC2Y 8AX
CORPORATE ORAL HEALTH
Address: LINKLATERS WELLNESS CENTRE, 1 SILK STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC2Y 8HQ
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
SMILEPOD MOORGATE
Address: 24 CHISWELL STREET, LONDON, EC1Y 4TY
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
SUNNY SMILES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 31 FINSBURY CIRCUS, SALISBURY HOUSE, LOWER GROUND FLOOR, LONDON WALL, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC2M 5QQ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
SMILERIGHT DENTAL CLINIC AT BARBICAN
Address: 4B CHERRY TREE WALK, LONDON, EC1Y 8NX
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
BUPA DENTAL CARE -MOORGATE
Address: 2 COPTHALL AVENUE, LONDON, EC2R 7DA
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
BARBICAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC
Address: 84-85 LONG LANE, LONDON, EC1A 9ET
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near EC2Y 8AX
BOOTS
Address: 171 MOORGATE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC2M 6XQ
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 02076 063957
PORTMANS PHARMACY
Address: 5 CHERRY TREE WALK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC1Y 8NX
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 020 76380067
BOOTS
Address: 107 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC2V 6DN
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72363466
CHAUHAN S CHEMIST
Address: 36 GOSWELL ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC1M 7AA
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72539691
BOOTS
Address: 21 NEW CHANGE PASSAGE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC4M 9AG
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 02072 483635
BOOTS
Address: 11 OCTAGON ARCADE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC2M 2AB
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 020 73740092
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near EC2Y 8AX
DAVID CLULOW OPTICIANS (LONDON WALL)
Address: 43 LONDON WALL, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC2M 5TF
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS LONDON WALL
Address: 50 LONDON WALL, LONDON, EC2M 5TE
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
MASONS AVENUE OPTICIANS
Address: 11 MASON'S AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC2V 5HR
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LONDON WALL)
Address: 160/161 SALISBURY HOUSE, LONDON WALL, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC2M 5QD
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
LONDON EYE OPTIQUE
Address: 2A CHERRY TREE WALK, WHITECROSS STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC1Y 8NX
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY VISION OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 1D COPTHALL AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC2R 7BH
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near EC2Y 8AX
THE NEAMAN PRACTICE
Address: 15 HALF MOON COURT, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC1A 7HF
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 020 76009740
CITY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CITY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, UNIT 1-3 GROUND FLOOR, CITY HOUSE, 190-196 CITY ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 2QH
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 020 73368170
WHITECHAPEL HEALTH CENTRE BRANCH
Address: PORTSOKEN HEALTH CENTRE, 14-16 LITTLE SOMERSET STREET, TOWER HAMLETS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E1 8AH
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, 17 PINE STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC1R 0LP
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 020 78335906
DR SEGARAJASINGHE
Address: FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, PINE STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC1R 0LP
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 020 77135256
HEALTH E1
Address: 9-11 BRICK LANE, LONDON, E1 6PU
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72470090
Transport Links near EC2Y 8AX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: EC2Y 8AX
- Moorgate
Moorgate station, Moorgate, London, EC2Y 9AEDistance: 0.57 milesDriving Time: 1.98 minutes - Old Street
Old Street station, Old Street, London, EC1Y 1BEDistance: 0.90 milesDriving Time: 3.04 minutes - London Liverpool Street
London Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PYDistance: 1.05 milesDriving Time: 3.82 minutes - London Cannon Street
London Cannon Street station, Cannon Street, London, Greater London, EC4N 6APDistance: 1.08 milesDriving Time: 3.64 minutes - Farringdon
Farringdon station, Cowcross Street, Farringdon, London, EC1M 6BYDistance: 1.27 milesDriving Time: 4.25 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near EC2Y 8AX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near EC2Y 8AX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the EC2Y 8AX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Cities of London and Westminster Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Nickie Aiken |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the EC2Y 8AX Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is City and County of the City of London Council and the County Council is Greater London Authority Council.
Greater London Authority Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
City and County of the City of London Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for City and County of the City of London at the following link City and County of the City of London.How much is the Council Tax?
City and County of the City of London Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much City and County of the City of London charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the EC2Y 8AX Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of City of London council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesHouse Sales in EC2Y 8AX
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £499,999 | £530,000 | £515,000 | 2 |
| 2011 | £472,500 | £525,000 | £524,167 | 3 |
| 2012 | £525,000 | £595,000 | £560,000 | 2 |
| 2013 | £755,000 | £715,002 | £673,334 | 3 |
| 2015 | £700,000 | £880,000 | £821,667 | 3 |
| 2016 | £855,000 | £840,000 | £847,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £755,000 | £850,000 | £820,000 | 3 |
| 2018 | £530,000 | £995,000 | £762,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £845,000 | £935,000 | £871,667 | 3 |
| 2021 | £790,000 | £699,000 | £774,667 | 3 |
| 2022 | £850,000 | £670,000 | £760,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | £850,000 | £850,000 | £850,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the EC2Y 8AX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the EC2Y 8AX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Cherry Tree Walk, Islington, LONDON, EC1Y 8NX | 0.36 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, St. John Street, Islington, LONDON, EC1V 4DE | 0.97 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Upper Ground, Southwark, LONDON, SE1 9LS | 1.31 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Islington, LONDON, W1A 1EX | 1.53 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Hoxton Street, Hackney, LONDON, N1 5LG | 1.85 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the EC2Y 8AX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Fenchurch St Station, London, EC3M 4AJ | 0.73 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to Fenchurch St Station |
| 90 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7RA | 0.93 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to 90 Whitechapel High Street |
| 117 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6PP | 1.22 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to 117 Kingsway |
| Waterloo Railway Station, London, SE1 8SE | 1.38 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to Waterloo Railway Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Liverpool Street, City of London, LONDON, EC2M 7PY | 0.42 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to McDonald's, Liverpool Street, City of London, LONDON, EC2M 7PY |
| McDonald's, Ludgate Hill, City of London, LONDON, EC4M 7AA | 0.51 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to McDonald's, Ludgate Hill, City of London, LONDON, EC4M 7AA |
| McDonald's, City Road, Hackney, LONDON, EC1V 1JQ | 0.78 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to McDonald's, City Road, Hackney, LONDON, EC1V 1JQ |
| McDonald's, Holborn, City of London, LONDON, EC1N 2LL | 0.81 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to McDonald's, Holborn, City of London, LONDON, EC1N 2LL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Bishopsgate, City of London, LONDON, EC2M 4NQ | 0.52 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to KFC Bishopsgate |
| KFC, Farringdon Road, Camden, LONDON, EC1M 3JB | 0.63 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to KFC London - Farringdon Road |
| KFC, Fleet Street, City of London, LONDON, EC4Y 1HT | 0.74 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to KFC London - Fleet Street |
| KFC, Tower Hill Terrace, Tower Hamlets, LONDON, EC3N 4EE | 0.87 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to KFC London - Tower Hill |
| KFC, Whitechapel High Street, Tower Hamlets, LONDON, E1 7QX | 0.94 miles | Directions from EC2Y 8AX to KFC Whitechapel - High Street |