The postcode WC1A 1LY is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC1A 1LY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC1A 1LY 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 1LY as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.
The closest road name to WC1A 1LY is Little Russell Street which is centered 30 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Museum Street and is 49 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 328 m away at Holborn Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 654 m away.
The closest primary school to WC1A 1LY (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 nearest takeaway food is available from ROLL AND TEA and is 62 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 30, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 146.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 50% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WC1A 1LY 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 1LY and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC1A 1LY, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC1A 1LY
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC1A 1LY - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 207 m | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 283 m |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 332 m | |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 428 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 473 m |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 514 m | |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 583 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 787 m |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 916 m |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 963 m |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.04 km |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 1.12 km |
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 1.41 km | |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.46 km |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.51 km | |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.52 km | |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 1.55 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1A 1LY - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abeno Okonomi-yaki | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 3, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Pane Cunzato | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2019 | 0 m | |
| The Camera Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 23, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Prezzo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 20, 2019 | 36 m | |
| Giovannis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 23, 2019 | 36 m | |
| SHAXIAN DELICACIES | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 17, 2022 | 36 m | |
| Shreeji Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 36 m | |
| Bubbleology | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 6, 2019 | 38 m | |
| Ruskins Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 14, 2020 | 38 m | |
| Changs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 30, 2019 | 53 m | |
| Joys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 30, 2019 | 53 m | |
| Le Bistro Savoir Faire | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 23, 2020 | 53 m | |
| Bibimbab Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 23, 2018 | 53 m | |
| Syrup of Soot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 29, 2018 | 53 m | |
| ROLL AND TEA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 62 m | |
| Bi Won Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 64 m | |
| Cocoro Bloomsbury | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement September 29, 2021 | 64 m | |
| Amarcord Museum | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2021 | 65 m | |
| FISH PLAICE | Awaiting Inspection | 65 m | |
| Menya Ramen House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 22, 2021 | 65 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1A 1LY - Data from Apr 2022
| Museum Street | 49 m | |
| Museum Street | 60 m | |
| British Museum | 93 m | |
| New Oxford Street High Holborn | 121 m | |
| New Oxford Street | 149 m | |
| Holborn Underground Station | 328 m | |
| Holborn Underground Station | 344 m | |
| Holborn Underground Station | 347 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 654 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 1.07 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.05 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.07 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.08 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.75 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.91 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.18 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1A 1LY - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.63 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.66 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.8 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.7 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3.28 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.41 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.41 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.48 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.58 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.58 km | |
| West Dock | 3.83 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.9 km | |
| East Dock | 4 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.24 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 4.38 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC1A 1LY - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 22 Mbps | 146.7 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.2 Mbps | 12.1 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 0 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 50% | 50% | 18.5 | 1.1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 50% | 157.3 | 20.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 50% | 50% | 713 | 49.5 |
Energy usage data for WC1A 1LY - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51765400 |
| Longitude | -0.12519900 |
| OS Easting | 530180 |
| OS Northing | 0181525 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| 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: 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 |