The postcode WC1H 8EG is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. WC1H 8EG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC1H 8EG is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 8EG as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.
The closest road name to WC1H 8EG is Belgrove Street which is centered 77 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Pancras International and is 78 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 79 m away at King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station The closest railway station is London King's Cross Rail Station, 182 m away.
The closest primary school to WC1H 8EG (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 8EG is The Dolphin Public House and is 67 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 10, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 182.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WC1H 8EG 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 8EG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC1H 8EG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC1H 8EG
| Introduction | December 2000 |
| 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 8EG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 50 m |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 441 m |
| Edith Neville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 636 m |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 647 m |
| Regent High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 31, 2018) | 734 m |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 809 m |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 939 m |
| Kings Cross Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 943 m |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (March 21, 2017) | 943 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 964 m |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.06 km |
| Abacus Belsize Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2015) | 1.06 km |
| WM College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 16, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| Richard Cobden Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2019) | 1.12 km |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 1.17 km |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.22 km | |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.28 km | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.34 km |
| Christ Church School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.42 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1H 8EG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2021 | 0 m | |
| The Standard Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Alhambra Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 30 m | |
| Fairway Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 30 m | |
| Central Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 45 m | |
| Argyle Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2019 | 50 m | |
| Hotel California | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 26, 2019 | 58 m | |
| The Belgrove Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 28, 2020 | 58 m | |
| The Dolphin Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2019 | 67 m | |
| Hotel Meridiana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 22, 2017 | 79 m | |
| Kings Hotel Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 22, 2017 | 79 m | |
| Macdonald Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 4, 2020 | 79 m | |
| Comfort Inn and Suites | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2017 | 80 m | |
| Jesmond Dene Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 29, 2019 | 80 m | |
| McGlynn Freehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 96 m | |
| Ethio Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2019 | 121 m | |
| Howard Winchester Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2019 | 145 m | |
| The Gyle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 31, 2020 | 145 m | |
| Kings Cross Methodist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 146 m | |
| FUTURE DREAMS CHARITY | Awaiting Inspection | 147 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1H 8EG - Data from Apr 2022
| St Pancras International | 78 m | |
| St Pancras International | 80 m | |
| St Pancras International | 92 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras | 147 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras | 157 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station | 79 m | |
| King's Cross St.Pancras Underground Station | 98 m | |
| King's Cross St.Pancras Underground Station | 99 m | |
| London King's Cross Rail Station | 182 m | |
| London King's Cross Rail Station | 199 m | |
| London St Pancras International Rail Station | 209 m | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 2.03 km | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 2.03 km | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 2.03 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.03 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.19 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.47 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1H 8EG - Data from Dec 2021
| Three Island Pond | 2.09 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 2.81 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 2.82 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.91 km | |
| Duck Island | 2.94 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.06 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.61 km | |
| The Serpentine | 4.05 km | |
| The Fountains | 4.14 km | |
| Parliament Hill | 4.19 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 4.23 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 4.24 km | |
| The Long Water | 4.24 km | |
| New River | 4.25 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 4.28 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC1H 8EG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 182.1 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 15 Mbps | 19.1 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 111 | 13.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 395.5 | 36 |
Energy usage data for WC1H 8EG - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52920100 |
| Longitude | -0.12395000 |
| OS Easting | 530232 |
| OS Northing | 0182811 |
| 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: 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 | E33029498 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Camden 025 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Camden 025D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B3 |