Postcode WC1X 8BE (Camden)

Map showing WC1X 8BE and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC1X 8BE is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 1999 and is an active postcode. WC1X 8BE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WC1X 8BE is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 WC1X 8BE as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to WC1X 8BE is St Chad's Place which is centered 37 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kings Cross Caledonian Road and is 56 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 105 m away at King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station The closest railway station is King's Cross St. Pancras, 66 m away.

The closest primary school to WC1X 8BE (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 WC1X 8BE is Hurrican Room and is 70 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on June 4, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Creams and is 70 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 15, 2022.

Policing for WC1X 8BE 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 WC1X 8BE and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC1X 8BE, and the approximate distance away.

St Chad's Place 37 m
King's Cross Bridge 40 m
Field Street 101 m
St Chad's Street 105 m
Omega Place 108 m
Birkenhead Street 109 m
Argyle Square 161 m
Caledonia Street 169 m
Britannia Street 171 m
Crestfield Street 173 m
Leeke Street 188 m
Keystone Crescent 195 m
Wicklow Street 200 m
Argyle Street 203 m
Northdown Street 210 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC1X 8BE

Introduction December 1999
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 WC1X 8BE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
298 m
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
402 m
Edith Neville Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
780 m
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ Good
(December 8, 2021)
881 m
Regent High School Good
(January 31, 2018)
893 m
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Outstanding
(March 21, 2017)
910 m
Kings Cross Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
910 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
975 m
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School Good
(March 28, 2019)
990 m
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.01 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
1.04 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.06 km
Abacus Belsize Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2015)
1.09 km
WM College Good
(November 16, 2018)
1.2 km
Richard Cobden Primary School Outstanding
(October 17, 2019)
1.24 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.31 km
CATS College London 1.35 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.42 km
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism Good
(October 31, 2018)
1.42 km
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.49 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1X 8BE - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 9, 2017
25 m
Hurrican Room Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
June 4, 2019
70 m
Casa Mamma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 11, 2018
70 m
Costcut Express Retailers - other 4
Good
June 9, 2017
70 m
Creams Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 15, 2022
70 m
Indian Lounge Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 27, 2018
70 m
KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 30, 2019
70 m
Kings Cross Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 29, 2019
70 m
Metro Express Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
January 2, 2017
70 m
Nisa Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
April 11, 2018
70 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
May 7, 2019
70 m
The Chilli Shaker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 1, 2021
70 m
Meat Liquor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
75 m
Comfort Inn Kings Cross Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
April 25, 2017
83 m
St Mungos-Birkenhead street Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 14, 2020
91 m
Aux Pains De Papy Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 20, 2020
96 m
Cappadocia Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 24, 2018
96 m
Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
December 20, 2016
96 m
Coffee Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 23, 2019
116 m
Deli-Licious 2go Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 9, 2022
116 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1X 8BE - Data from Apr 2022

Kings Cross Caledonian Road Bus Stop/Station 56 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Bus Stop/Station 78 m
Swinton Street Bus Stop/Station 126 m
King's Cross Pentonville Road Bus Stop/Station 128 m
King's Cross RdPentonville Rd Bus Stop/Station 153 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 105 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 112 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 114 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Rail 66 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 145 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 174 m
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.15 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.15 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.15 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.18 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.34 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.61 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1X 8BE - Data from Dec 2021

Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.28 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.98 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.01 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.08 km
Duck Island Island 3.11 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.24 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.88 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 4.01 km
New River Inland Water 4.02 km
West Dock Inland Water 4.19 km
Parliament Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.23 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.26 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 4.28 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 4.31 km
East Dock Inland Water 4.35 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.53034100
Longitude -0.12058400
OS Easting 530464
OS Northing 0182944
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6387
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: 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 E33029496
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Camden 024
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Camden 024B
Output Area / Small Area 3B3