The postcode WC1B 5BU is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1984.WC1B 5BU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WC1B 5BU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5 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 5BU as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to WC1B 5BU is Montague Street which is centered 81 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Montague Street and is 99 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 401 m away at Tottenham Court Road Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 665 m away.
The closest primary school to WC1B 5BU (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 5BU is Museum Tavern and is 122 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 148 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for WC1B 5BU 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 WC1B 5BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC1B 5BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC1B 5BU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1984 |
| 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 WC1B 5BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 270 m | |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 293 m | |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 359 m |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 458 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 652 m |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 705 m | |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 760 m |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 769 m |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 859 m |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 998 m |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.02 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.07 km |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.27 km |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.27 km |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 1.31 km | |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.4 km | |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.44 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1B 5BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benugo Great Court Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 7, 2019 | 43 m | |
| Grange Blooms Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 31, 2017 | 74 m | |
| Grange Whitehall Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 12, 2019 | 74 m | |
| Astor Museum Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 10, 2017 | 102 m | |
| Museum Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2020 | 122 m | |
| Starbucks Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 122 m | |
| Camellia's Tea House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 124 m | |
| Coco Fresh Tea and Juice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 27, 2019 | 124 m | |
| The Montague on the Gardens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 4, 2022 | 124 m | |
| Bury Food And Wine Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 17, 2020 | 128 m | |
| Bibimbab Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 23, 2018 | 143 m | |
| Syrup of Soot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 29, 2018 | 143 m | |
| Amarcord Museum | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2021 | 148 m | |
| FISH PLAICE | Awaiting Inspection | 148 m | |
| Menya Ramen House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 22, 2021 | 148 m | |
| The Plough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 12, 2018 | 148 m | |
| Bubbleology | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 6, 2019 | 155 m | |
| Ruskins Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 14, 2020 | 155 m | |
| Morgan Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 18, 2018 | 155 m | |
| Tas Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 155 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1B 5BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Montague Street | 99 m | |
| British Museum | 100 m | |
| British Museum | 149 m | |
| Great Russell Street | 160 m | |
| Russell Square | 188 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Underground Station | 401 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Underground Station | 418 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Underground Station | 425 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 665 m | |
| London Euston Rail Station | 1.02 km | |
| London Euston Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.24 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.26 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.27 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.91 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.08 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1B 5BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.79 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.82 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.94 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.52 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.24 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3.29 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.3 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.33 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.55 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.57 km | |
| West Dock | 3.96 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 4.03 km | |
| East Dock | 4.13 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.23 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 4.42 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51924500 |
| Longitude | -0.12628700 |
| OS Easting | 530100 |
| OS Northing | 0181700 |
| 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 | Bloomsbury |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Aspiring and affluent Subgroup: EU white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Camden BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33031762 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Camden 028 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Camden 028A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |