Postcode WC1B 3JL (Camden)

Map showing WC1B 3JL and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC1B 3JL is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. WC1B 3JL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

WC1B 3JL 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 WC1B 3JL as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to WC1B 3JL is Great Russell Street which is centered 31 m away.

The nearest bus stop is British Museum and is 79 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 299 m away at Tottenham Court Road Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 583 m away.

The closest primary school to WC1B 3JL (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 WC1B 3JL is The Plough and is 31 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 31 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for WC1B 3JL 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 WC1B 3JL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC1B 3JL, and the approximate distance away.

Great Russell Street 31 m
Willoughby Street 48 m
Coptic Street 57 m
Little Russell Street 66 m
Stedham Place 87 m
Bloomsbury Street 90 m
Streatham Street 91 m
New Oxford Street 114 m
Gilbert Place 121 m
Museum Street 126 m
Dyott Street 149 m
West Central Street 157 m
Bury Place 161 m
Bloomsbury Way 187 m
Grape Street 199 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC1B 3JL

Introduction December 2000
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC1B 3JL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 238 m
CATS College London 287 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
377 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
457 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
564 m
The Royal Ballet School 577 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
669 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
839 m
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
868 m
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
884 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.09 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.09 km
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
1.13 km
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.21 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.27 km
Portland Place School 1.32 km
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ Good
(December 8, 2021)
1.4 km
Southbank International School Westminster 1.42 km
Queen's College, London 1.42 km
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism Good
(October 31, 2018)
1.46 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1B 3JL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Amarcord Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 23, 2021
31 m
FISH PLAICE Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
31 m
Menya Ramen House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
July 22, 2021
31 m
The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 12, 2018
31 m
Arthur Probsthain Bookshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 21, 2019
34 m
SQUARE BUBBLES Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
34 m
Pizza Express Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 7, 2018
41 m
Museum Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
51 m
Starbucks Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 8, 2018
51 m
Bibimbab Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
April 23, 2018
54 m
Syrup of Soot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 29, 2018
54 m
Munchkins Restaurant London Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 15, 2021
59 m
Bloomsbury Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
August 22, 2019
65 m
Local Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 4, 2021
65 m
Bubbleology Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 6, 2019
66 m
Ruskins Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 14, 2020
66 m
Konaki Greek Restaurant Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
71 m
Rice Coming Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
July 22, 2021
71 m
Museum Superstore Retailers - other 4
Good
November 5, 2021
72 m
Changs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
September 30, 2019
90 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1B 3JL - Data from Apr 2022

British Museum Bus Stop/Station 79 m
Great Russell Street Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Museum Street Bus Stop/Station 145 m
New Oxford Street Bus Stop/Station 148 m
Museum Street Bus Stop/Station 155 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 299 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 308 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 322 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 583 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 1.1 km
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 1.11 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 1.12 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 1.13 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 1.15 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 WC1B 3JL - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.65 km
Duck Island Island 1.68 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.8 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.61 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.21 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.32 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.32 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.39 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.5 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.51 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.92 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 4 km
East Dock Inland Water 4.1 km
Round Pond Inland Water 4.17 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 4.46 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51797100
Longitude -0.12648400
OS Easting 530090
OS Northing 0181558
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