The postcode WC1H 8AJ is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1993 and terminated in May 1994.WC1H 8AJ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WC1H 8AJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 8AJ as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.
The closest road name to WC1H 8AJ is Whidborne Street which is centered 23 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Pancras International and is 195 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 202 m away at King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station The closest railway station is London King's Cross Rail Station, 282 m away.
The closest primary school to WC1H 8AJ (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 8AJ is McGlynn Freehouse and is 34 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 10, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from NONOS and is 128 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on July 30, 2021.
Policing for WC1H 8AJ 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 8AJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC1H 8AJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC1H 8AJ
| Introduction | January 1993 |
| Termination | May 1994 |
| 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 WC1H 8AJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 94 m |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 327 m |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 731 m |
| Edith Neville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 759 m |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 819 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 834 m |
| Regent High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 31, 2018) | 852 m |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 920 m |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 939 m |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (March 21, 2017) | 1.07 km |
| Kings Cross Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.11 km | |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.17 km |
| Abacus Belsize Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2015) | 1.19 km |
| WM College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 16, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.2 km | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| Richard Cobden Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 1.34 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1H 8AJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGlynn Freehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 34 m | |
| Steven Lee Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 8, 2019 | 46 m | |
| Casa Tua | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 58 m | |
| Comfort Inn and Suites | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2017 | 62 m | |
| Jesmond Dene Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 29, 2019 | 62 m | |
| St Mungo Argyle Walk | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2019 | 73 m | |
| ST MUNGOS | Awaiting Inspection | 73 m | |
| Hotel Meridiana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 22, 2017 | 87 m | |
| Kings Hotel Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 22, 2017 | 87 m | |
| Macdonald Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 4, 2020 | 87 m | |
| Argyle Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2019 | 94 m | |
| The Boot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 26, 2019 | 104 m | |
| Thenga Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 26, 2019 | 104 m | |
| Age UK Camden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2019 | 116 m | |
| Half Cup | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 5, 2019 | 128 m | |
| NONOS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 30, 2021 | 128 m | |
| Skinners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 27, 2020 | 128 m | |
| The Space Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 12, 2017 | 128 m | |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2021 | 130 m | |
| The Standard Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 130 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1H 8AJ - Data from Apr 2022
| St Pancras International | 195 m | |
| St Pancras International | 203 m | |
| St Pancras International | 210 m | |
| Swinton Street | 234 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras | 246 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station | 202 m | |
| King's Cross St.Pancras Underground Station | 212 m | |
| King's Cross St.Pancras Underground Station | 220 m | |
| London King's Cross Rail Station | 282 m | |
| London King's Cross Rail Station | 301 m | |
| London King's Cross Rail Station | 326 m | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 2.15 km | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 2.16 km | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 2.16 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.93 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.09 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.36 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1H 8AJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Three Island Pond | 2.19 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.81 km | |
| Duck Island | 2.84 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 2.92 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 2.92 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 2.96 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.65 km | |
| The Serpentine | 4.03 km | |
| The Fountains | 4.14 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 4.16 km | |
| West Dock | 4.2 km | |
| The Long Water | 4.23 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 4.28 km | |
| New River | 4.31 km | |
| Parliament Hill | 4.32 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52818600 |
| Longitude | -0.12303700 |
| OS Easting | 530300 |
| OS Northing | 0182700 |
| 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 | 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 | E33033072 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Camden 025 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Camden 025C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B2 |