Postcode WC1A 1LQ (Camden)

Map showing WC1A 1LQ and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to WC1A 1LQ is Little Russell Street which is centered 43 m away.

The nearest bus stop is British Museum and is 38 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 348 m away at Tottenham Court Road Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 634 m away.

The closest primary school to WC1A 1LQ (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 1LQ is Museum Tavern and is 9 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 2, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from FISH PLAICE and is 28 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for WC1A 1LQ 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 1LQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Little Russell Street 43 m
Gilbert Place 70 m
Coptic Street 77 m
Great Russell Street 81 m
Willoughby Street 97 m
Museum Street 107 m
Bury Place 110 m
Stedham Place 112 m
Streatham Street 136 m
Bloomsbury Street 139 m
New Oxford Street 141 m
Bloomsbury Way 142 m
West Central Street 159 m
Montague Street 177 m
Dunn's Passage 182 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC1A 1LQ

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 1LQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
CATS College London 237 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 284 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
347 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
412 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
537 m
The Royal Ballet School 575 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
648 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
790 m
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
912 m
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
927 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.04 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.04 km
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
1.09 km
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.19 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.32 km
Portland Place School 1.36 km
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ Good
(December 8, 2021)
1.4 km
Southbank International School Westminster 1.46 km
Queen's College, London 1.47 km
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism Good
(October 31, 2018)
1.48 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Museum Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
9 m
Starbucks Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 8, 2018
9 m
Bibimbab Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
April 23, 2018
13 m
Syrup of Soot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 29, 2018
13 m
Bubbleology Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 6, 2019
27 m
Ruskins Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 14, 2020
27 m
Amarcord Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 23, 2021
28 m
FISH PLAICE Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
28 m
Menya Ramen House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
July 22, 2021
28 m
The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 12, 2018
28 m
Pizza Express Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 7, 2018
60 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
Bury Food And Wine Store Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 17, 2020
81 m
Arthur Probsthain Bookshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 21, 2019
85 m
SQUARE BUBBLES Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
85 m
Prezzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 20, 2019
88 m
Giovannis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
January 23, 2019
88 m
SHAXIAN DELICACIES Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
March 17, 2022
88 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

British Museum Bus Stop/Station 38 m
Museum Street Bus Stop/Station 113 m
Museum Street Bus Stop/Station 117 m
British Museum Bus Stop/Station 149 m
Great Russell Street Bus Stop/Station 154 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 348 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 356 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 372 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 634 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 1.11 km
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 1.12 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 1.11 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 1.13 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 1.14 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.79 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.95 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.23 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.68 km
Duck Island Island 1.7 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.83 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.64 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.26 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.34 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.37 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.42 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.55 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.56 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.88 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.96 km
East Dock Inland Water 4.06 km
Round Pond Inland Water 4.22 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 4.41 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51811300
Longitude -0.12578600
OS Easting 530138
OS Northing 0181575
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