EC2A 2LL

Aldersgate · City of London · England

Updated September 2026

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Location overview

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Local authority
City of London
Postcode district
EC2A
Postcode sector
EC2A 2

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
EC2Y 8AH 20 m
EC2Y 8DY 21 m
EC2Y 8AG 45 m
EC1Y 0AB 48 m
EC1Y 0RB 51 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
EC2A 2LL
Status
Terminated
Introduced
1 January 1992
Terminated
1 July 1997
Postcode area
EC
Postcode district
EC2A
Postcode sector
EC2A 2
Latitude
51.521364
Longitude
-0.095760
British National Grid easting
532,210
British National Grid northing
181,990

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
City of London · E09000001
Parish or community
E43000191
Output area
E00190445
Lower layer super output area
City of London 001C · E01000003
Middle layer super output area
City of London 001 · E02000001

Postcode source versions

Explore EC2A

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

View all nearby schools
Open schools
395
Primary
199
Secondary
53
  1. Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

    Community school

    171 m
  2. City of London Primary Academy, Islington

    Free schools

    201 m
  3. Charterhouse Square School

    Other independent school

    241 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

View all nearby crime records
Published events
26,300
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Violence and sexual offences 4,618
  • Other theft 4,600
  • Theft from the person 3,954
  • Shoplifting 3,635
  • Anti social behaviour 1,879

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
Not supplied
Postcode households
Not supplied
Residents per household
Not available
EC2A 2 residents
285

Age bands in EC2A 2

Wider postcode sector
Age 0 to 14
3.8%

9 residents

Age 15 to 24
28.3%

67 residents

Age 25 to 44
57.4%

136 residents

Age 45 to 64
10.1%

24 residents

Age 65 and over
0.4%

1 residents

Small counts are adjusted for privacy, so totals can differ slightly between Census tables.

Census Day: 21 March 2021. Sources: ONS/Nomis P001-P004 and ONS CT21_0228. Age table version 2024-04-08.

Planning applications

Mapped applications within 1,000 metres of this postcode point.

Available records
859
Records since 17 September 2020
228
Latest available record date
1 September 2025
London Borough of Camden
Partial beta coverage
This beta dataset covers only Adur, Camden, Doncaster and Worthing and is not a complete national planning register. Doncaster records have no published coordinates, so they cannot be matched to local reports.

Latest available applications

  1. 2025/2446/P Date not supplied 957 m away

    Extensions and alterations including removal of rooftop plant and additional of an additional storey on west side (adjacent to Leather Lane); on the east side (Holborn/Hatton Garden) retention of 10 storeys with rooftop plant and terraces. Facade renewal (replacement of stone cladding with metal cladding and replacement window (bays), provision of new balconies on Holborn Circus elevation. Ground and lower ground floor re-configurations to provide re-configured commercial and retail floorspace (Class E), affordable jewellery workspace and/or competitive socialising (sui generis) on lower ground floor, reconfiguration of entrances and servicing arrangements, new hard and soft landscaping, provision of cycle parking and other ancillary works.

    120 Holborn London Camden EC1N 2TD

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/3037/P Date not supplied 739 m away

    Amalgamation of 55 and 57 Farringdon Road and the erection of an additional storey to provide commercial floorspace, rooftop plant enclosure, the erection of a rear extension to relocate the stair core, new shopfront and alterations to the rear and front faades with associated refurbishment and upgrading works.

    55 - 57 Farringdon Road Farringdon London EC1M 3JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  3. 2025/1683/P Date not supplied 748 m away

    Remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E (commercial, retail/restaurant and jewellery workspace), landscaped amenity terraces, balconies, relocated entrances, commuter facilities, on-site servicing yard and plant along with associated highway improvements and associated works.

    19 Charterhouse Street London EC1N 6RA

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  4. 2025/2581/P Date not supplied 745 m away

    Change of use of first to third floors from offices (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to accommodate 3 x two bedroom dwellings.

    73 Farringdon Road London EC1M 3JQ

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  5. 2025/2340/P Date not supplied 839 m away

    External alteration and works of conversion in connection with change of use from B1 offices to jewellery show room and workshop (sui generis), including installation of new entrance doors, shop fascia, external lighting, CCTV.

    Plouviez House 19-20 Hatton Place London EC1N 8RU

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  6. 2024/4603/P Date not supplied 945 m away

    Demolition of the existing buildings, retention and partial expansion of existing basement plus construction of a ground, plus 73 storey building (plus plant) for office use (Use Class E(g)); Retail/food and beverage (Use Class E(a)-(b)); Public amenity space (Flexible Class E(a)-(d) / Class F1 / Sui Generis); publicly accessible education space and viewing gallery at levels 72 and 73 (Sui Generis); public cycle hub (Sui Generis); plus podium garden at level 11, installation of a digital screen, public realm improvement works, ancillary basement cycle parking, servicing, plant, highway works and other works associated with the proposed development.

    1 Undershaft London EC3A 8EE

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  7. 2022/0630/P Date not supplied 743 m away

    Erection of mansard roof extension to create a 1 bedroom flat

    67 Farringdon Road London EC1M 3JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  8. 2024/5108/P Date not supplied 830 m away

    External alterations including installation of replacement entrance doors and canopy, and replacement material to front ground floor elevation; installation of canopy within rear courtyard; replacement of fenestration to rear elevation; and change of use of part of ancillary commercial space (Class E(g)(iii)) to provide ancillary facilities to student accommodation (Sui Generis); and associated development.

    Arundel House 36-43 Kirby Street London EC1N 8TE

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  9. 2024/2119/P Date not supplied 848 m away

    Demolition of existing rear additions and erection of a ground floor, first floor and part second floor rear extension (with openable rooflight to first floor roof) and including a part terrace/part green roof on roof of second storey element (with railings around).

    9 St Cross Street London EC1N 8UB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  10. 2025/0393/P Date not supplied 805 m away

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 2021/4482/P dated 18/10/2023 for 'Refurbishment and extension of the existing office building (Class E), involving: demolition of existing fifth floor; erection of enlarged fifth floor to create additional office floorspace with associated roof terrace (with plant area above); creation of affordable jewellery workspace at lower ground floor level; internal and external alterations, and other associated works', namely to make elevational changes to reduce the extent of demolition, including: retention of existing materials and reduction of GRC panels; revisions to window proportions and divisions; reduction in canopy depth.

    Eurowed House 20-24 Kirby Street London EC1N 8TS

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  11. 2025/1170/P Date not supplied 921 m away

    Demolition of the existing buildings (with part retention of the existing basement and foundations) and the construction of a new building of ground plus 45 storeys (with basements) for use as offices (Class E (g)), flexible commercial and cultural uses (Use Classes E (a/b/c), F1, F2), multi-functional spaces (sui generis) and a public lavatory (sui generis); the creation of a series of external walkways and terraces at the lower levels; public realm and highways works; the excavation and re-landscaping of the former churchyard of St Augustine Papey; the excavation and provision of visual access to the remains of the Roman Wall; ancillary plant, servicing and parking and all associated works with the proposed development. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement which is available for inspection with the planning application. Electronic copies of the ES can also be issued by Trium Environmental Consulting LLP

    63 St Mary's Axe London EC3A 8AA

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  12. 2025/3764/P Decision dated 1 September 2025 786 m away

    Erection of 4 no. outdoor padel courts with associated enclosures, and service buildings including café and toilets (Use Class F2(c)) for a temporary period of two years.

    Mclaren Construction (London) Ltd. Site Office 22 - 23 Tileyard Road London N7 9AH

    London Borough of Camden No objection

Source: MHCLG Planning Data, snapshot 2025-09-17, version 2025-09-17-beta. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Record dates use the submitted date where published, otherwise the decision date.

GP practices

122

within 5 km straight-line

  • THE NEAMAN PRACTICE

    15 HALF MOON COURT, LONDON, EC1A 7HF

    ODS code F84640

    289 m

  • CITY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE

    CITY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, UNIT 1-3 GROUND FLOOR, CITY HOUSE, 190-196 CITY ROAD, LONDON, EC1V 2QH

    ODS code F83064

    796 m

  • CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, 17 PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83624

    987 m

  • DR SEGARAJASINGHE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83678

    987 m

  • AMWELL GROUP PRACTICE

    4 NAOROJI STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, WC1X 0GB

    ODS code F83652

    1.3 km

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP CHANCERY LANE

    77 GRAY'S INN ROAD, LONDON, WC1X 8TS

    ODS code F83042

    1.3 km

  • SHOREDITCH PARK SURGERY

    6-10 RUSHTON STREET, LONDON, N1 5DR

    ODS code F84635

    1.5 km

  • THE HOXTON SURGERY

    12 RUSHTON STREET, HOXTON, LONDON, N1 5DR

    ODS code F84692

    1.5 km

  • HOLBORN MEDICAL CENTRE

    64-66 LAMBS CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, WC1N 3NA

    ODS code F83058

    1.6 km

  • ST PHILIPS MEDICAL CENTRE

    TOWER 3, 2ND FLOOR CLEMENTS INN, LONDON, WC2A 2AZ

    ODS code F83672

    1.6 km

  • ST PETER'S STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE

    16 1/2 ST PETER'S STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, N1 8JG

    ODS code F83032

    1.6 km

  • RITCHIE STREET GROUP PRACTICE

    34 RITCHIE STREET, LONDON, N1 0DG

    ODS code F83021

    1.7 km

  • HEALTH E1

    9-11 BRICK LANE, LONDON, E1 6PU

    ODS code F84733

    1.7 km

  • STROUTS PLACE MEDICAL CENTRE

    3 STROUTS PLACE, PELTER STREET, LONDON, E2 7QU

    ODS code F84051

    1.8 km

  • THE LAWSON PRACTICE

    ST LEONARDS, 85 NUTTALL ST, LONDON, N1 5HZ

    ODS code F84096

    1.8 km

  • NEW NORTH HEALTH CENTRE

    287-293 NEW NORTH ROAD, LONDON, N1 7AA

    ODS code F83034

    1.8 km

  • KINGS COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE

    3RD FLOOR, BUSH HOUSE, SOUTH EAST WING, 300 STRAND, LONDON, WC2B 4PJ

    ODS code E87768

    1.8 km

  • THE SPITALFIELDS PRACTICE

    20 OLD MONTAGUE STREET, LONDON, E1 5PB

    ODS code F84081

    1.9 km

  • BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE

    BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACT, 45 COLOMBO STREET, LONDON, SE1 8EE

    ODS code G85642

    1.9 km

  • THE BLOOMSBURY SURGERY

    1 HANDEL STREET, LONDON, WC1N 1PD

    ODS code F83044

    1.9 km

Showing 20 of 122 matching practices.

Nearby transport

  • Barbican

    BCT · Barbican

    0.1 miles
  • Beech Street

    BCT · City of London

    0.1 miles
  • Barbican

    BCT · Barbican

    0.1 miles
  • Baltic Street West

    BCT · St Lukes

    0.1 miles
  • Barbican

    TMU · Barbican

    0.1 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for City of London 001C, the published LSOA linked to this postcode. Decile 1 contains the most deprived 10% of English LSOAs and decile 10 the least deprived 10%.

Overall IMD decile

8 of 10

Overall England rank

25,913 of 33,755

Income
8 of 10
Employment
8 of 10
Education and skills
9 of 10
Health and disability
7 of 10
Crime
9 of 10
Housing and services
10 of 10
Living environment
2 of 10

These are relative area statistics, not measures of an individual household, affluence or absolute change. They cannot be compared with indices for other UK nations. Source: English Indices of Deprivation 2025, version 2025-v2.

Evidence in context

Schools

395 open schools are in scope, including 199 primary and 53 secondary schools. Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre is the nearest published school at 171 m.

Counts describe active establishment records. They do not assess admissions, catchments or quality.

Recorded crime

26,300 published events cover 12 months, averaging 2,191.667 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Violence and sexual offences with 4,618 events.

The source publishes anonymised street-level events. These figures are not a measure of safety for an individual address.