Postcode WC1A 1LG (Camden)

Map showing WC1A 1LG and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC1A 1LG is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. WC1A 1LG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WC1A 1LG 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 1LG as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to WC1A 1LG is Little Russell Street which is centered 35 m away.

The nearest bus stop is British Museum and is 66 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 322 m away at Tottenham Court Road Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 609 m away.

The closest primary school to WC1A 1LG (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 Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ. The last OFSTED inspection on December 8, 2021 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of WC1A 1LG is The Plough and is 1 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 12, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from FISH PLAICE and is 1 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for WC1A 1LG is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Camden is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WC1A 1LG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC1A 1LG, and the approximate distance away.

Little Russell Street 35 m
Coptic Street 50 m
Great Russell Street 62 m
Willoughby Street 72 m
Stedham Place 85 m
Gilbert Place 95 m
Museum Street 98 m
Streatham Street 108 m
New Oxford Street 114 m
Bloomsbury Street 121 m
Bury Place 133 m
West Central Street 140 m
Bloomsbury Way 156 m
Dyott Street 162 m
Dunn's Passage 182 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC1A 1LG

Introduction December 2000
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC1A 1LG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
CATS College London 257 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 269 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
348 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
441 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
536 m
The Royal Ballet School 559 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
643 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
817 m
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
898 m
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
900 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.06 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.07 km
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
1.12 km
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.21 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.31 km
Portland Place School 1.35 km
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ Good
(December 8, 2021)
1.41 km
Southbank International School Westminster 1.45 km
Queen's College, London 1.46 km
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism Good
(October 31, 2018)
1.49 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1A 1LG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Amarcord Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 23, 2021
1 m
FISH PLAICE Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
1 m
Menya Ramen House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
July 22, 2021
1 m
The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 12, 2018
1 m
Bibimbab Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
April 23, 2018
26 m
Syrup of Soot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 29, 2018
26 m
Pizza Express Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 7, 2018
32 m
Museum Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
34 m
Starbucks Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 8, 2018
34 m
Bubbleology Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 6, 2019
35 m
Ruskins Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 14, 2020
35 m
Arthur Probsthain Bookshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 21, 2019
61 m
SQUARE BUBBLES Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
61 m
Abeno Okonomi-yaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 3, 2022
65 m
Pane Cunzato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 9, 2019
65 m
The Camera Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 23, 2020
65 m
Konaki Greek Restaurant Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
66 m
Rice Coming Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
July 22, 2021
66 m
Changs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
September 30, 2019
70 m
Joys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
September 30, 2019
70 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1A 1LG - Data from Apr 2022

British Museum Bus Stop/Station 66 m
Museum Street Bus Stop/Station 114 m
Museum Street Bus Stop/Station 124 m
Great Russell Street Bus Stop/Station 141 m
New Oxford Street Bus Stop/Station 146 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 322 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 329 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 345 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 609 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 1.09 km
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 1.1 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 1.1 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 1.12 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 1.13 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.77 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.93 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.21 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1A 1LG - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.65 km
Duck Island Island 1.68 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.81 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.64 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.24 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.35 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.35 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.42 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.53 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.54 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.89 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.97 km
East Dock Inland Water 4.07 km
Round Pond Inland Water 4.2 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 4.43 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51791000
Longitude -0.12603900
OS Easting 530121
OS Northing 0181552
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
13788
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000007
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Ethnicity central
Group: Endeavouring ethnic mix
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professional service workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Camden BUASD
Workplace Zone E33029470
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Camden 028
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Camden 028C
Output Area / Small Area 3B3