Postcode WC1R 4QL (Camden) Terminated August 2004

Map showing WC1R 4QL and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC1R 4QL is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in August 2004.WC1R 4QL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

WC1R 4QL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 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 WC1R 4QL as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to WC1R 4QL is Red Lion Square which is centered 26 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Red Lion Square and is 73 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 153 m away at Holborn Underground Station The closest railway station is Farringdon Rail Station, 933 m away.

The closest primary school to WC1R 4QL (for ages 11 and under) is St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on November 15, 2013. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is London Nautical School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 3, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of WC1R 4QL is The Bountiful Cow and is 33 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 3, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Sam's Chinese Express and is 90 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on December 2, 2019.

Policing for WC1R 4QL 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 WC1R 4QL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC1R 4QL, and the approximate distance away.

Red Lion Square 26 m
Dane Street 26 m
Eagle Street 53 m
Procter Street 86 m
Old North Street 87 m
Red Lion Street 107 m
Fisher Street 111 m
Princeton Street 113 m
Drake Street 118 m
A401 130 m
Catton Street 140 m
Sandland Street 145 m
High Holborn 151 m
Holborn Place 165 m
Theobald's Road 175 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC1R 4QL

Introduction January 1980
Termination August 2004
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 WC1R 4QL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
CATS College London 284 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
316 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
371 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
389 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
470 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
522 m
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
580 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
596 m
The Royal Ballet School 720 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 797 m
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
884 m
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.16 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
1.3 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.37 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.38 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.39 km
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.4 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.4 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.56 km
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ Good
(December 8, 2021)
1.58 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1R 4QL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Pistachios in the Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2020
1 m
The Bountiful Cow Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 3, 2017
33 m
The Square Pig Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 24, 2018
62 m
Roasting Plant Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
70 m
Hache Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 18, 2019
77 m
Pizza Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
77 m
Citadines Holborn Apart' Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 25, 2018
77 m
Hardel Fruiterers Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
September 13, 2017
90 m
Kozzy Cafe Fast Break Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
December 2, 2019
90 m
News Express Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 4, 2017
90 m
Sam's Chinese Express Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
December 2, 2019
90 m
The Bull Steak Expert Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 16, 2018
90 m
The Hive Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 20, 2018
93 m
Beiriso Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 29, 2019
97 m
OODLES CHINESE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
97 m
Amigos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 19, 2018
100 m
Mayfair Carering At Rcoa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 6, 2017
100 m
Baxter Storey, Transport For London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 3, 2017
102 m
MR WONG Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
February 22, 2022
110 m
Sawadika Fine Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
July 16, 2018
110 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1R 4QL - Data from Apr 2022

Red Lion Square Bus Stop/Station 73 m
Procter Street Bus Stop/Station 86 m
Red Lion Square Bus Stop/Station 119 m
Red Lion Square Bus Stop/Station 136 m
Holborn Station Bus Stop/Station 143 m
Holborn Underground Station Metro/Tram 153 m
Holborn Underground Station Metro/Tram 157 m
Holborn Underground Station Metro/Tram 186 m
Farringdon Rail Station Rail 933 m
Farringdon Rail Station Rail 960 m
City Thameslink Rail Station Rail 1.09 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 1.13 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 1.15 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 1.18 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.94 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.1 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.36 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1R 4QL - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.93 km
Duck Island Island 1.96 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 2.13 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.96 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.43 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.51 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.61 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.69 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.74 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.76 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.87 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.89 km
The Fountains Inland Water 4.07 km
The Long Water Inland Water 4.08 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 4.72 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51895800
Longitude -0.11844300
OS Easting 530645
OS Northing 0181682
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
20943
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras
Electoral Ward Holborn and Covent Garden
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: Cosmopolitans
Group: Inner city students
Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Camden BUASD
Workplace Zone E33029455
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Camden 028
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Camden 028B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2