The postcode WC1X 8BZ is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC1X 8BZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC1X 8BZ 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 8BZ as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.
The closest road name to WC1X 8BZ is Wicklow Street which is centered 83 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Swinton Street and is 60 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 252 m away at King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station The closest railway station is King's Cross St. Pancras, 207 m away.
The closest primary school to WC1X 8BZ (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 8BZ is The Water Rats and is 0 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 95 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 20, 2020.
Policing for WC1X 8BZ 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 8BZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC1X 8BZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC1X 8BZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 8BZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 257 m |
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 340 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 827 m |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 848 m |
| Edith Neville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 919 m |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 919 m |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 945 m |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 978 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) | 1.07 km |
| Kings Cross Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.12 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.24 km | |
| Abacus Belsize Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2015) | 1.25 km |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.31 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 |
| Richard Cobden Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.39 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1X 8BZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Water Rats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 9, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Point A Hotel London Kings Cross | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 32 m | |
| CLINK 261 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2017 | 67 m | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2017 | 67 m | |
| The Food Chain (UK) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2019 | 71 m | |
| Lucas Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2018 | 86 m | |
| Arriva Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2018 | 91 m | |
| The House of Toby | Awaiting Inspection | 91 m | |
| Aux Pains De Papy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2020 | 95 m | |
| Cappadocia Cafe Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 24, 2018 | 95 m | |
| Co-operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2016 | 95 m | |
| Queen's Head | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 10, 2021 | 103 m | |
| Gather & Gather | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 124 m | |
| Paul Hamlyn Foundation | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 132 m | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2017 | 138 m | |
| Premier Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 9, 2017 | 148 m | |
| Paolina Thai Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 24, 2019 | 148 m | |
| Coffee Union | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 23, 2019 | 161 m | |
| Deli-Licious 2go | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 161 m | |
| Meat Liquor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2019 | 164 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1X 8BZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Swinton Street | 60 m | |
| Swinton Street | 65 m | |
| Acton Street | 122 m | |
| Acton Street | 169 m | |
| King's Cross RdPentonville Rd | 174 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station | 252 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station | 256 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station | 260 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras | 207 m | |
| London King's Cross Rail Station | 295 m | |
| London King's Cross Rail Station | 315 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 2.27 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 2.29 km | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 2.3 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.06 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.22 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.49 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1X 8BZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Three Island Pond | 2.41 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.98 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.01 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.12 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.14 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.15 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 3.9 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.94 km | |
| West Dock | 4.04 km | |
| New River | 4.08 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 4.13 km | |
| East Dock | 4.2 km | |
| The Serpentine | 4.31 km | |
| Parliament Hill | 4.39 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 4.42 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52920500 |
| Longitude | -0.11916300 |
| OS Easting | 530564 |
| OS Northing | 0182820 |
| 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 |