Postcode WC1H 8AD (Camden) Terminated October 2001

Map showing WC1H 8AD and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC1H 8AD is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in October 2001.WC1H 8AD is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

WC1H 8AD 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 8AD as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.

The closest road name to WC1H 8AD is Belgrove Street which is centered 69 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Pancras International and is 105 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 84 m away at King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station The closest railway station is London King's Cross Rail Station, 166 m away.

The closest primary school to WC1H 8AD (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 local pub for residents of WC1H 8AD is McGlynn Freehouse and is 89 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 10, 2019.

Policing for WC1H 8AD 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 WC1H 8AD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC1H 8AD, and the approximate distance away.

Belgrove Street 69 m
Argyle Square 85 m
Crestfield Street 107 m
Whidborne Street 116 m
Tonbridge Street 123 m
St Chad's Street 125 m
Birkenhead Street 127 m
Argyle Street 145 m
Midhope Street 154 m
Tankerton Street 167 m
Bidborough Street 176 m
Cromer Street 181 m
Speedy Place 184 m
Hastings Street 216 m
King's Cross Bridge 226 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC1H 8AD

Introduction January 1980
Termination October 2001
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 WC1H 8AD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
71 m
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
411 m
Edith Neville Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
666 m
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ Good
(December 8, 2021)
687 m
Regent High School Good
(January 31, 2018)
766 m
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School Good
(March 28, 2019)
844 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
938 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
946 m
Kings Cross Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
948 m
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Outstanding
(March 21, 2017)
948 m
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.04 km
Abacus Belsize Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2015)
1.08 km
WM College Good
(November 16, 2018)
1.1 km
Richard Cobden Primary School Outstanding
(October 17, 2019)
1.15 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
1.21 km
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism Good
(October 31, 2018)
1.21 km
CATS College London 1.23 km
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.3 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.32 km
Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Good
(May 17, 2017)
1.45 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1H 8AD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Alhambra Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
36 m
Fairway Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
36 m
10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other 4
Good
June 23, 2021
41 m
The Standard Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
41 m
Hotel Meridiana Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 22, 2017
45 m
Kings Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
May 22, 2017
45 m
Macdonald Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 3
Satisfactory
February 4, 2020
45 m
Hotel California Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
September 26, 2019
52 m
The Belgrove Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 2
Needs Improvement
January 28, 2020
52 m
Comfort Inn and Suites Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 9, 2017
59 m
Jesmond Dene Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
November 29, 2019
59 m
Argyle Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 28, 2019
71 m
Central Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
81 m
McGlynn Freehouse Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 10, 2019
89 m
Howard Winchester Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 30, 2019
104 m
The Gyle Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
January 31, 2020
104 m
The Dolphin Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 10, 2019
104 m
FUTURE DREAMS CHARITY Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
112 m
Kings Cross Methodist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 23, 2019
115 m
St Mungo Argyle Walk Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
December 5, 2019
138 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1H 8AD - Data from Apr 2022

St Pancras International Bus Stop/Station 105 m
St Pancras International Bus Stop/Station 117 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Bus Stop/Station 130 m
St Pancras International Bus Stop/Station 132 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Bus Stop/Station 141 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 84 m
King's Cross St.Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 92 m
King's Cross St.Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 101 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 166 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 192 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 209 m
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.06 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.06 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.06 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.04 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.2 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.48 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1H 8AD - Data from Dec 2021

Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.13 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.85 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.86 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 2.92 km
Duck Island Island 2.95 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.07 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.66 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 4.09 km
The Fountains Inland Water 4.18 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 4.19 km
Parliament Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.21 km
New River Inland Water 4.23 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.26 km
The Long Water Inland Water 4.28 km
West Dock Inland Water 4.28 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52924300
Longitude -0.12338300
OS Easting 530273
OS Northing 0182817
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4547
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

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: 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