Postcode WC1X 8RH (Camden)

Map showing WC1X 8RH and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC1X 8RH is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC1X 8RH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WC1X 8RH is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.8 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 8RH as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.

The closest road name to WC1X 8RH is Sidmouth Mews which is centered 44 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Acton Street and is 23 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 382 m away at King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station The closest railway station is King's Cross St. Pancras, 373 m away.

The closest primary school to WC1X 8RH (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 8RH is Lucas Arms and is 102 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 25, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Supreme Fried Chicken and is 50 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 20, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Sidmouth Mews 44 m
Seaford Street 95 m
Sidmouth Street 95 m
Frederick Street 105 m
Ampton Place 105 m
Harrison Street 112 m
Ampton Street 120 m
Heathcote Street 146 m
Acton Street 151 m
Mecklenburgh Street 166 m
Swinton Street 181 m
Swinton Place 181 m
Regent Square 194 m
Argyle Street 204 m
Cromer Street 209 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC1X 8RH

Introduction January 1980
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 8RH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
86 m
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
367 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
659 m
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
702 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
780 m
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
895 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
996 m
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ Good
(December 8, 2021)
1.01 km
Edith Neville Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
1.01 km
CATS College London 1.07 km
Regent High School Good
(January 31, 2018)
1.12 km
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.19 km
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Outstanding
(March 21, 2017)
1.22 km
Kings Cross Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
1.22 km
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.29 km
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
1.29 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.29 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.3 km
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.33 km
Abacus Belsize Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2015)
1.39 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Cafe Carmel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
August 23, 2019
0 m
Eastern Halal Fresh Food Retailers - other 4
Good
November 26, 2019
0 m
Premier Food & Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
June 9, 2017
45 m
Stevelee Food & Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
May 24, 2018
50 m
Supreme Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
June 20, 2019
50 m
Gather & Gather Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 31, 2020
66 m
Aramark LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 21, 2019
86 m
The Food Chain (UK) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 19, 2019
102 m
Lucas Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 25, 2018
102 m
Bengali Lunch Club Other catering premises 1
Needs Major Improvement
March 11, 2020
108 m
The Harrison Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 10, 2019
108 m
Queen's Head Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
June 10, 2021
113 m
Point A Hotel London Kings Cross Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
145 m
Arriva Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 11, 2018
146 m
The House of Toby Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
146 m
CLINK 261 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
December 1, 2017
149 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 10, 2017
149 m
The Water Rats Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
September 9, 2019
172 m
Age UK Camden Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 29, 2019
175 m
St Mungo Argyle Walk Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
December 5, 2019
220 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Acton Street Bus Stop/Station 23 m
Acton Street Bus Stop/Station 101 m
Heathcote Street Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Swinton Street Bus Stop/Station 126 m
Acton Street Bus Stop/Station 176 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 382 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 383 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 404 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Rail 373 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 430 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 438 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 2.1 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 2.12 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 2.14 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.89 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.06 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.32 km

Nearby Nature

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

Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.47 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 2.82 km
Duck Island Island 2.85 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 2.99 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.2 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.2 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.88 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.91 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.93 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 4.02 km
East Dock Inland Water 4.09 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 4.21 km
New River Inland Water 4.22 km
The Fountains Inland Water 4.36 km
The Long Water Inland Water 4.44 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC1X 8RH - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52766500
Longitude -0.11901000
OS Easting 530579
OS Northing 0182649
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
14633
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: 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 E33033065
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Camden 024
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Camden 024D
Output Area / Small Area 3B2