The postcode WC1A 2SL is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 2009 and is an active postcode. WC1A 2SL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC1A 2SL 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 2SL as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.
The closest road name to WC1A 2SL is Museum Street which is centered 51 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Museum Street and is 15 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 272 m away at Holborn Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 701 m away.
The closest primary school to WC1A 2SL (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 2SL is The Old Crown (sep sublet kitchen) and is 76 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 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 30, 2021.
Policing for WC1A 2SL 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 2SL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC1A 2SL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC1A 2SL
| Introduction | June 2009 |
| 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 2SL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 167 m | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 223 m |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 393 m | |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 414 m |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 422 m |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 477 m | |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 528 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 760 m |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 939 m |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 967 m |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1 km |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 1.02 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) | 1.26 km |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 1.48 km | |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.51 km |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.57 km | |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.57 km | |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 1.61 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1A 2SL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROLL AND TEA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Happy Lamb Hot Pot Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2022 | 16 m | |
| The Kingsley Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 47 m | |
| Yang's Palace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2020 | 47 m | |
| BAXTER STOREY NBS THE POST | Awaiting Inspection | 58 m | |
| Abeno Okonomi-yaki | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 3, 2022 | 62 m | |
| Pane Cunzato | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2019 | 62 m | |
| The Camera Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 23, 2020 | 62 m | |
| MAUI-POKE HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2020 | 67 m | |
| The Gentlemen Baristas Holborn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 11, 2019 | 67 m | |
| Prezzo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 20, 2019 | 72 m | |
| Giovannis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 23, 2019 | 72 m | |
| SHAXIAN DELICACIES | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 17, 2022 | 72 m | |
| Shreeji Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 72 m | |
| Shu Xiangge Chinese Hot Pot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 11, 2019 | 76 m | |
| The Old Crown (sep sublet kitchen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 24, 2022 | 76 m | |
| VETO MEATO LIMITED | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 24, 2022 | 76 m | |
| Bupa Baxter Storey | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2017 | 84 m | |
| The Coffee Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 84 m | |
| Changs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 30, 2019 | 94 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1A 2SL - Data from Apr 2022
| Museum Street | 15 m | |
| Museum Street | 17 m | |
| New Oxford Street High Holborn | 59 m | |
| Drury Lane | 124 m | |
| British Museum | 142 m | |
| Holborn Underground Station | 272 m | |
| Holborn Underground Station | 288 m | |
| Holborn Underground Station | 290 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 701 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 1.04 km | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 1.04 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.01 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.03 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.03 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.73 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.89 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.16 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1A 2SL - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.62 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.65 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.79 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.76 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3.32 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.47 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.47 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.54 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.63 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.63 km | |
| West Dock | 3.77 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.84 km | |
| East Dock | 3.94 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.29 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 4.33 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51742700 |
| Longitude | -0.12436200 |
| OS Easting | 530237 |
| OS Northing | 0181501 |
| 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: Bangladeshi mixed employment |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Camden BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33029474 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Camden 028 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Camden 028C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B2 |