The postcode WC1A 1AZ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2001 and terminated in July 2012.WC1A 1AZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WC1A 1AZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 1AZ as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to WC1A 1AZ is Rathbone Place which is centered 69 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dean Street and is 116 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 204 m away at Tottenham Court Road Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 143 m away.
The closest primary school to WC1A 1AZ (for ages 11 and under) is All Souls CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 3, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Southbank International School Westminster.
The local pub for residents of WC1A 1AZ is Hudson's House and is 282 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 5, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from BRIANKS LTD and is 267 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Urgent Improvement on January 14, 2022.
Policing for WC1A 1AZ is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Westminster is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WC1A 1AZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC1A 1AZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC1A 1AZ
| Introduction | December 2001 |
| Termination | July 2012 |
| 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 1AZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 330 m | |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 429 m |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 600 m |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 783 m |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 833 m | |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 848 m | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 866 m |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 883 m | |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 897 m | |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 958 m |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 959 m | |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 1.02 km |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 1.08 km |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.12 km | |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 1.26 km |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 21, 2010) | 1.29 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.36 km |
| The St Marylebone CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 2, 2014) | 1.37 km |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.41 km |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.44 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1A 1AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ole & Steen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 6, 2018 | 233 m | |
| Gail’s Bakery & Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2019 | 251 m | |
| BRIANKS LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Urgent Improvement January 14, 2022 | 267 m | |
| VQ | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 17, 2019 | 267 m | |
| Architectural Association School of Architecture | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 272 m | |
| Nuffied Foundation | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2019 | 272 m | |
| Gardiner & Theobald LLP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 10, 2019 | 273 m | |
| Hudson's House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 282 m | |
| St Giles Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2019 | 282 m | |
| Busaba Eathai | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 1, 2019 | 294 m | |
| Wraps N More Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Urgent Improvement January 14, 2022 | 299 m | |
| AI FLOWERS & TEA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 17, 2022 | 305 m | |
| EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 314 m | |
| ELWIN COFFEE LTD | Awaiting Inspection | 314 m | |
| Russell News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 17, 2020 | 314 m | |
| SB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 9, 2019 | 314 m | |
| G-A-Y Late | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2017 | 314 m | |
| Royal George Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 7, 2014 | 321 m | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2021 | 321 m | |
| SuperDrug | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2013 | 321 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1A 1AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Dean Street | 116 m | |
| Wardour Street | 158 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 180 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 197 m | |
| Stephen Street | 212 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Underground Station | 204 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Underground Station | 270 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Underground Station | 278 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 143 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 808 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 1.09 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.35 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.36 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.39 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.64 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.8 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.09 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1A 1AZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.56 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.57 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.63 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.35 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.69 km | |
| Paddington Green | 2.8 km | |
| The Fountains | 2.96 km | |
| The Long Water | 2.97 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.01 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.11 km | |
| Round Pond | 3.63 km | |
| Duck Pond | 4.38 km | |
| West Dock | 4.42 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 4.49 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 4.51 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51713300 |
| Longitude | -0.13424400 |
| OS Easting | 529554 |
| OS Northing | 0181451 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Cities of London and Westminster |
| Electoral Ward | West End |
| Local Authority District | Westminster |
| 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 | E09000033 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Westminster |
| Cancer Alliance | North West and South West London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
North West London Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North West 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 | City of Westminster BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33031977 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 013B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |