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London (EC2A)
The EC2A postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 901 individual postcodes.
There are 3 electoral wards in the EC2A postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Islington Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 52% of people in EC2A are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of EC2A are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The EC2A postcode is located in the heart of London's financial district, also known as the City of London. It covers the eastern part of the main business district, such as Old Street, Shoreditch, Hoxton, Spitalfields, Finsbury, Clerkenwell and Islington.
The EC2A postcode area is bordered by EC1 postcode area to the west, EC1V postcode area to the east, the Barbican Estate to the south and N1 postcode area to the north. It is within the London Inner Ring Road and is a Prime Central London postcode.
The EC2A postcode area is home to some of London's major attractions, such as the Barbican Centre, Liverpool Street Station, Museum of London, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. The area contains the Themes of Bloomberg, Dorsett City and Aldgate Tower. It is also home to an abundance of shops, restaurants, bars and pubs, offering a broad range of entertainment, nightlife and cultural experiences. As well as this, the area is home to some of London's main commercial offices.
For retail, Hoxton Square, Old Street, Shoreditch High Street and Columbia Road Flower Market offer shopping opportunities with items from designer boutiques to antique goods. Clerkenwell is an established business area and is home to various professional services from architecture firms to media outlets.
The area also offers lovely parks and green spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy, including Shoreditch Park, Ravellsmead Gardens, Finsbury Square and Whitecross Street Park. People can also enjoy miles of walking and cycling routes, along with various reservoirs and canals.
The area boasts excellent transport links, with four London underground stations (Liverpool Street, Old Street, Barbican and Moorgate) and numerous bus routes. In addition, Old Street Station is also the National Rail Station for the area.
Demographics
Greater London
EC2A is located in the county of Greater London, in England.
Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.
Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | EC2A |
| Postal Town | London |
| MSOA Name | Islington 023 |
| LSOA Name | Islington 023D |
| County | Greater London |
| Region | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
EC2A Electoral Wards
The postal region of EC2A, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (LONDON) and estimated address.
Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 52% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.