The postcode WC1X 8QD is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. WC1X 8QD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC1X 8QD 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 8QD as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.
The closest road name to WC1X 8QD is Birkenhead Street which is centered 83 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Swinton Street and is 40 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 159 m away at King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station The closest railway station is King's Cross St. Pancras, 155 m away.
The closest primary school to WC1X 8QD (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 8QD is The Water Rats and is 97 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 4 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 20, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WC1X 8QD 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 8QD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC1X 8QD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC1X 8QD
| 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 8QD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 261 m |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 314 m |
| Edith Neville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 822 m |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 886 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 887 m |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 928 m |
| Regent High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 31, 2018) | 931 m |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 967 m |
| Kings Cross Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 994 m |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (March 21, 2017) | 994 m |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.02 km |
| Abacus Belsize Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2015) | 1.16 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.23 km |
| WM College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 16, 2018) | 1.25 km |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.26 km | |
| Richard Cobden Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2019) | 1.3 km |
| Moreland Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.4 km |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.41 km | |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 1.41 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1X 8QD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aux Pains De Papy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2020 | 4 m | |
| Cappadocia Cafe Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 24, 2018 | 4 m | |
| Co-operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2016 | 4 m | |
| CLINK 261 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2017 | 80 m | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2017 | 80 m | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2017 | 82 m | |
| Comfort Inn Kings Cross | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 25, 2017 | 93 m | |
| The Water Rats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 9, 2019 | 97 m | |
| Point A Hotel London Kings Cross | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 100 m | |
| Howard Winchester Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2019 | 101 m | |
| The Gyle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 31, 2020 | 101 m | |
| St Mungos-Birkenhead street | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 107 m | |
| Casa Mamma | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 11, 2018 | 120 m | |
| Costcut Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 9, 2017 | 120 m | |
| Creams | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 15, 2022 | 120 m | |
| Indian Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 27, 2018 | 120 m | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 30, 2019 | 120 m | |
| Kings Cross Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 29, 2019 | 120 m | |
| Metro Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 2, 2017 | 120 m | |
| Nisa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 11, 2018 | 120 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1X 8QD - Data from Apr 2022
| Swinton Street | 40 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras | 134 m | |
| Kings Cross Caledonian Road | 147 m | |
| Swinton Street | 152 m | |
| King's Cross RdPentonville Rd | 193 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station | 159 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station | 162 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station | 175 m | |
| King's Cross St. Pancras | 155 m | |
| London King's Cross Rail Station | 205 m | |
| London King's Cross Rail Station | 221 m | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 2.2 km | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 2.2 km | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 2.2 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.09 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.25 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 41.52 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1X 8QD - Data from Dec 2021
| Three Island Pond | 2.31 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.99 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.02 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.02 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.04 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.15 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.86 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 4 km | |
| New River | 4.09 km | |
| West Dock | 4.13 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 4.22 km | |
| The Serpentine | 4.26 km | |
| East Dock | 4.29 km | |
| Parliament Hill | 4.31 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 4.34 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC1X 8QD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52952300 |
| Longitude | -0.12046200 |
| OS Easting | 530473 |
| OS Northing | 0182853 |
| 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 | E33029493 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Camden 024 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Camden 024C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B2 |