Postcode WC1H 8EJ (Camden)

Map showing WC1H 8EJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC1H 8EJ is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC1H 8EJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to WC1H 8EJ is Belgrove Street which is centered 47 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Pancras International and is 69 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 53 m away at King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station The closest railway station is London King's Cross Rail Station, 151 m away.

The closest primary school to WC1H 8EJ (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 8EJ is The Dolphin Public House and is 96 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 10, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Belgrove Street 47 m
Crestfield Street 96 m
Argyle Square 115 m
Tonbridge Street 135 m
Whidborne Street 142 m
St Chad's Street 143 m
Birkenhead Street 149 m
Bidborough Street 162 m
Argyle Street 181 m
Midhope Street 186 m
Speedy Place 197 m
Tankerton Street 202 m
Hastings Street 210 m
Cromer Street 215 m
King's Cross Bridge 235 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC1H 8EJ

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC1H 8EJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
79 m
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
448 m
Edith Neville Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
629 m
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ Good
(December 8, 2021)
657 m
Regent High School Good
(January 31, 2018)
730 m
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School Good
(March 28, 2019)
809 m
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Outstanding
(March 21, 2017)
919 m
Kings Cross Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
919 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
965 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
980 m
Abacus Belsize Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2015)
1.05 km
WM College Good
(November 16, 2018)
1.07 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.07 km
Richard Cobden Primary School Outstanding
(October 17, 2019)
1.11 km
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism Good
(October 31, 2018)
1.18 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
1.24 km
CATS College London 1.25 km
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.31 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.35 km
Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Good
(May 17, 2017)
1.41 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Alhambra Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
0 m
Fairway Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
0 m
Hotel California Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
September 26, 2019
28 m
The Belgrove Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 2
Needs Improvement
January 28, 2020
28 m
10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other 4
Good
June 23, 2021
30 m
The Standard Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
30 m
Central Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
50 m
Argyle Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 28, 2019
79 m
Hotel Meridiana Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 22, 2017
82 m
Kings Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
May 22, 2017
82 m
Macdonald Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 3
Satisfactory
February 4, 2020
82 m
Comfort Inn and Suites Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 9, 2017
92 m
Jesmond Dene Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
November 29, 2019
92 m
The Dolphin Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 10, 2019
96 m
McGlynn Freehouse Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 10, 2019
117 m
Kings Cross Methodist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 23, 2019
119 m
FUTURE DREAMS CHARITY Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
122 m
Howard Winchester Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 30, 2019
134 m
The Gyle Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
January 31, 2020
134 m
Ethio Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 22, 2019
148 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

St Pancras International Bus Stop/Station 69 m
St Pancras International Bus Stop/Station 87 m
St Pancras International Bus Stop/Station 104 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Bus Stop/Station 117 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Bus Stop/Station 127 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 53 m
King's Cross St.Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 69 m
King's Cross St.Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 74 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 151 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 176 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 183 m
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.02 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.02 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.02 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.06 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.22 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.5 km

Nearby Nature

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

Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.09 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.81 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.83 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 2.94 km
Duck Island Island 2.97 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.09 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.63 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 4.08 km
The Fountains Inland Water 4.16 km
Parliament Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.17 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.22 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 4.22 km
New River Inland Water 4.22 km
The Long Water Inland Water 4.27 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.27 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC1H 8EJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Gas Consumption

6 meters consuming 119,386 kWh - mean 19,898 kWh : median 13,314 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for WC1H 8EJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52945000
Longitude -0.12376600
OS Easting 530244
OS Northing 0182839
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