The postcode WC1X 8BU is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. WC1X 8BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC1X 8BU 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 WC1X 8BU as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.
The closest road name to WC1X 8BU is Wicklow Street which is centered 108 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Swinton Street and is 54 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 259 m away at King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station The closest railway station is King's Cross St. Pancras, 229 m away.
The closest primary school to WC1X 8BU (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 8BU is The Water Rats and is 32 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on September 9, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Aux Pains De Papy and is 96 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 20, 2020.
Policing for WC1X 8BU 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 WC1X 8BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC1X 8BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC1X 8BU
| 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 WC1X 8BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 231 m |
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 323 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 803 m |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 832 m |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 915 m |
| Edith Neville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 920 m |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 928 m |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 966 m |
| Regent High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 31, 2018) | 1.03 km |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (March 21, 2017) | 1.09 km |
| Kings Cross Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.09 km |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.11 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.13 km |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.21 km | |
| Abacus Belsize Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2015) | 1.26 km |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.32 km |
| WM College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 16, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.39 km | |
| Richard Cobden Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2019) | 1.39 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1X 8BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point A Hotel London Kings Cross | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 0 m | |
| The Water Rats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 9, 2019 | 32 m | |
| CLINK 261 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2017 | 43 m | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2017 | 43 m | |
| The Food Chain (UK) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2019 | 49 m | |
| Lucas Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2018 | 54 m | |
| Arriva Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2018 | 95 m | |
| The House of Toby | Awaiting Inspection | 95 m | |
| Aux Pains De Papy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2020 | 96 m | |
| Cappadocia Cafe Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 24, 2018 | 96 m | |
| Co-operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2016 | 96 m | |
| Queen's Head | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 10, 2021 | 96 m | |
| Gather & Gather | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 105 m | |
| Premier Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 9, 2017 | 127 m | |
| Cafe Carmel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 23, 2019 | 145 m | |
| Eastern Halal Fresh Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 26, 2019 | 145 m | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2017 | 157 m | |
| Paul Hamlyn Foundation | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 164 m | |
| Stevelee Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 24, 2018 | 174 m | |
| Supreme Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 20, 2019 | 174 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1X 8BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Swinton Street | 54 m | |
| Swinton Street | 61 m | |
| Acton Street | 112 m | |
| Acton Street | 155 m | |
| Acton Street | 173 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station | 259 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station | 262 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station | 272 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras | 229 m | |
| London King's Cross Rail Station | 304 m | |
| London King's Cross Rail Station | 320 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 2.24 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 2.26 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 2.28 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.03 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.19 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.46 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1X 8BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Three Island Pond | 2.4 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.95 km | |
| Duck Island | 2.98 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.12 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.12 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.13 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 3.91 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.92 km | |
| West Dock | 4.04 km | |
| New River | 4.11 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 4.12 km | |
| East Dock | 4.19 km | |
| The Serpentine | 4.28 km | |
| The Fountains | 4.4 km | |
| Parliament Hill | 4.4 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52894600 |
| Longitude | -0.11938700 |
| OS Easting | 530551 |
| OS Northing | 0182791 |
| 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: 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 | E33029492 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Camden 024 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Camden 024C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B2 |