The postcode WC1A 2LB is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 1984 and terminated in December 1991.WC1A 2LB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WC1A 2LB 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 2LB as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.
The closest road name to WC1A 2LB is Museum Street which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Museum Street and is 22 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 309 m away at Holborn Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 665 m away.
The closest primary school to WC1A 2LB (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 2LB is The Old Crown (sep sublet kitchen) and is 53 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on March 24, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from ROLL AND TEA and is 37 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 30, 2021.
Policing for WC1A 2LB 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 2LB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC1A 2LB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC1A 2LB
| Introduction | October 1984 |
| Termination | December 1991 |
| 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 2LB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 199 m | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 253 m |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 357 m | |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 439 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 442 m |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 484 m | |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 551 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 788 m |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 912 m |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 989 m |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.03 km |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 1.14 km |
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.39 km |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 1.44 km | |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.49 km |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.54 km | |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.54 km | |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 1.58 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1A 2LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abeno Okonomi-yaki | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 3, 2022 | 32 m | |
| Pane Cunzato | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2019 | 32 m | |
| The Camera Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 23, 2020 | 32 m | |
| Prezzo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 20, 2019 | 35 m | |
| Giovannis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 23, 2019 | 35 m | |
| SHAXIAN DELICACIES | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 17, 2022 | 35 m | |
| Shreeji Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 35 m | |
| ROLL AND TEA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 37 m | |
| Happy Lamb Hot Pot Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2022 | 51 m | |
| Shu Xiangge Chinese Hot Pot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 11, 2019 | 53 m | |
| The Old Crown (sep sublet kitchen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 24, 2022 | 53 m | |
| VETO MEATO LIMITED | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 24, 2022 | 53 m | |
| BAXTER STOREY NBS THE POST | Awaiting Inspection | 57 m | |
| Changs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 30, 2019 | 58 m | |
| Joys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 30, 2019 | 58 m | |
| Le Bistro Savoir Faire | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 23, 2020 | 58 m | |
| The Kingsley Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 67 m | |
| Yang's Palace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2020 | 67 m | |
| Bi Won Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 68 m | |
| Cocoro Bloomsbury | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement September 29, 2021 | 68 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1A 2LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Museum Street | 22 m | |
| Museum Street | 44 m | |
| New Oxford Street High Holborn | 94 m | |
| British Museum | 123 m | |
| Drury Lane | 140 m | |
| Holborn Underground Station | 309 m | |
| Holborn Underground Station | 325 m | |
| Holborn Underground Station | 327 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 665 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 1.04 km | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 1.04 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.02 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.04 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.05 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.72 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.88 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.16 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1A 2LB - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.61 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.64 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.78 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.73 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3.28 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.44 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.44 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.51 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.59 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.6 km | |
| West Dock | 3.8 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.88 km | |
| East Dock | 3.98 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.25 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 4.37 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51742500 |
| Longitude | -0.12492100 |
| OS Easting | 530200 |
| 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: 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 |