The postcode WC1A 1AR is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in April 1986 and terminated in December 1992.WC1A 1AR is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WC1A 1AR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.6 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 WC1A 1AR as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to WC1A 1AR is Coptic Street which is centered 8 m away.
The nearest bus stop is New Oxford Street and is 91 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 281 m away at Tottenham Court Road Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 570 m away.
The closest primary school to WC1A 1AR (for ages 11 and under) is St Josephs Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 11, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Southbank International School Westminster.
The local pub for residents of WC1A 1AR is The Plough and is 57 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 12, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Rice Coming Restaurant and is 13 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on July 22, 2021.
Policing for WC1A 1AR is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Camden is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WC1A 1AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC1A 1AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC1A 1AR
| Introduction | April 1986 |
| Termination | December 1992 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC1A 1AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 261 m | |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 290 m | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 342 m |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 494 m |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 521 m | |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 523 m |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 622 m |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 845 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 865 m |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 892 m |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.1 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.12 km |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 1.18 km |
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 1.34 km | |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.44 km | |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.44 km | |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.45 km |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 1.51 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1A 1AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konaki Greek Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2020 | 13 m | |
| Rice Coming Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement July 22, 2021 | 13 m | |
| Pizza Express Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2018 | 24 m | |
| Fushan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 22, 2019 | 33 m | |
| Giotto Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 33 m | |
| Oxford Street Eatery | Awaiting Inspection | 33 m | |
| Bi Won Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 41 m | |
| Cocoro Bloomsbury | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement September 29, 2021 | 41 m | |
| Changs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 30, 2019 | 46 m | |
| Joys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 30, 2019 | 46 m | |
| Le Bistro Savoir Faire | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 23, 2020 | 46 m | |
| Arthur Probsthain Bookshop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 21, 2019 | 56 m | |
| SQUARE BUBBLES | Awaiting Inspection | 56 m | |
| Amarcord Museum | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2021 | 57 m | |
| FISH PLAICE | Awaiting Inspection | 57 m | |
| Menya Ramen House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 22, 2021 | 57 m | |
| The Plough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 12, 2018 | 57 m | |
| Bloomsbury Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 22, 2019 | 60 m | |
| Local Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 60 m | |
| Munchkins Restaurant London Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 15, 2021 | 62 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1A 1AR - Data from Apr 2022
| New Oxford Street | 91 m | |
| Museum Street | 122 m | |
| British Museum | 122 m | |
| Museum Street | 141 m | |
| Great Russell Street | 145 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Underground Station | 281 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Underground Station | 284 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Underground Station | 297 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 570 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 1.04 km | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.06 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.08 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.09 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.72 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.88 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.15 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1A 1AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.6 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.62 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.75 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.66 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3.19 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.34 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.36 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.44 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.5 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.5 km | |
| West Dock | 3.9 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.97 km | |
| East Dock | 4.08 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.16 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 4.46 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51744800 |
| Longitude | -0.12636100 |
| OS Easting | 530100 |
| OS Northing | 0181500 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Holborn and St Pancras |
| Electoral Ward | Holborn and Covent Garden |
| Local Authority District | Camden |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London Central |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000007 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Camden |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Inner city students Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Camden BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33029477 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Camden 028 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Camden 028C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |