The postcode WC1H 8AA is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC1H 8AA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC1H 8AA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 WC1H 8AA as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.
The closest road name to WC1H 8AA is Belgrove Street which is centered 39 m away.
The nearest bus stop is King's Cross St. Pancras and is 65 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 47 m away at King's Cross St.Pancras Underground Station The closest railway station is London King's Cross Rail Station, 101 m away.
The closest primary school to WC1H 8AA (for ages 11 and under) is Argyle Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 30, 2019. 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 Creams and is 116 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 15, 2022.
Policing for WC1H 8AA 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 WC1H 8AA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC1H 8AA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC1H 8AA
| 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 WC1H 8AA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 137 m |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 437 m |
| Edith Neville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 652 m |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 709 m |
| Regent High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 31, 2018) | 758 m |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 843 m |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (March 21, 2017) | 895 m |
| Kings Cross Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 895 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 988 m |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 999 m |
| Abacus Belsize Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2015) | 1.04 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.06 km |
| WM College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 16, 2018) | 1.09 km |
| Richard Cobden Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2019) | 1.13 km |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.19 km |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.29 km | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.37 km | |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 1.42 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1H 8AA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel California | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 26, 2019 | 45 m | |
| The Belgrove Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 28, 2020 | 45 m | |
| Kings Cross Methodist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 52 m | |
| FUTURE DREAMS CHARITY | Awaiting Inspection | 58 m | |
| Alhambra Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 67 m | |
| Fairway Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 67 m | |
| St Mungos-Birkenhead street | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 89 m | |
| Hotel Meridiana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 22, 2017 | 95 m | |
| Kings Hotel Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 22, 2017 | 95 m | |
| Macdonald Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 4, 2020 | 95 m | |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2021 | 95 m | |
| The Standard Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 95 m | |
| Comfort Inn Kings Cross | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 25, 2017 | 99 m | |
| Howard Winchester Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2019 | 101 m | |
| The Gyle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 31, 2020 | 101 m | |
| Central Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 111 m | |
| Casa Mamma | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 11, 2018 | 116 m | |
| Costcut Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 9, 2017 | 116 m | |
| Creams | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 15, 2022 | 116 m | |
| Indian Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 27, 2018 | 116 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1H 8AA - Data from Apr 2022
| King's Cross St. Pancras | 65 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras | 76 m | |
| St Pancras International | 109 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras | 118 m | |
| King's Cross and St Pancras | 143 m | |
| King's Cross St.Pancras Underground Station | 47 m | |
| King's Cross St.Pancras Underground Station | 50 m | |
| King's Cross St.Pancras Underground Station | 60 m | |
| London King's Cross Rail Station | 101 m | |
| London King's Cross Rail Station | 124 m | |
| London King's Cross Rail Station | 171 m | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 2.04 km | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 2.04 km | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 2.04 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.11 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.27 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.54 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1H 8AA - Data from Dec 2021
| Three Island Pond | 2.13 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 2.85 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 2.86 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.99 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.02 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.14 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.7 km | |
| The Serpentine | 4.15 km | |
| New River | 4.16 km | |
| Parliament Hill | 4.17 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 4.18 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 4.21 km | |
| The Fountains | 4.23 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 4.28 km | |
| West Dock | 4.3 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52981300 |
| Longitude | -0.12302800 |
| OS Easting | 530296 |
| OS Northing | 0182881 |
| 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 | King's Cross |
| 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 | E33029491 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Camden 024 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Camden 024C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B2 |