The postcode WC2A 1DU is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC2A 1DU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WC2A 1DU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 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 WC2A 1DU as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to WC2A 1DU is Star Yard which is centered 32 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Chancery Lane (EC4) and is 208 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 299 m away at Chancery Lane Underground Station The closest railway station is City Thameslink Rail Station, 579 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2A 1DU (for ages 11 and under) is St Alban's Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 3, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is London Nautical School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 3, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of WC2A 1DU is Knights Templar and is 10 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 2, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Guido's and is 20 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 5, 2018.
Policing for WC2A 1DU 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 WC2A 1DU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2A 1DU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2A 1DU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC2A 1DU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 529 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 560 m |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 570 m |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 685 m |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 781 m | |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 785 m |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 812 m | |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 813 m |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 906 m |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.01 km | |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.04 km |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.07 km | |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.08 km | |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.28 km | |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.29 km | |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.31 km |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 1.36 km |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.43 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2A 1DU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Templar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2019 | 10 m | |
| Guido's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 5, 2018 | 20 m | |
| Bibimbowls | Awaiting Inspection | 36 m | |
| Cojean, Unit 1-3 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2021 | 36 m | |
| Honi Poke | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 36 m | |
| Aiko | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 40 m | |
| Siam Eatery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 23, 2018 | 47 m | |
| Press Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2021 | 49 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2019 | 49 m | |
| Lucky Voice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 11, 2019 | 55 m | |
| Six Clerks Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2011 | 57 m | |
| Ch & co catering ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2018 | 73 m | |
| The Seven Stars | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 22, 2019 | 76 m | |
| Rolls Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 78 m | |
| Preventicum UK Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2018 | 85 m | |
| Brasserie Blanc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 19, 2011 | 113 m | |
| Cigalon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 5, 2020 | 113 m | |
| Gaucho Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2020 | 113 m | |
| Shutters | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2019 | 118 m | |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 3, 2021 | 118 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2A 1DU - Data from Apr 2022
| Chancery Lane (EC4) | 208 m | |
| Fetter Lane | 265 m | |
| The Royal Courts of Justice | 279 m | |
| Fetter Lane | 293 m | |
| The Royal Courts of Justice | 295 m | |
| Chancery Lane Underground Station | 299 m | |
| Chancery Lane Underground Station | 311 m | |
| Chancery Lane Underground Station | 312 m | |
| City Thameslink Rail Station | 579 m | |
| City Thameslink Rail Station | 623 m | |
| Blackfriars Rail Station | 682 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 864 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 869 m | |
| Blackfriars Pier | 871 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.6 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.75 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.01 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2A 1DU - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.85 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.9 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 2.1 km | |
| West Dock | 2.89 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 2.96 km | |
| East Dock | 3.06 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.55 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 3.56 km | |
| The Serpentine | 4.05 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 4.2 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 4.28 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 4.33 km | |
| Paddington Green | 4.35 km | |
| The Long Water | 4.4 km | |
| The Fountains | 4.44 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51544700 |
| Longitude | -0.11205900 |
| OS Easting | 531098 |
| OS Northing | 0181303 |
| 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 | Holborn and Covent Garden |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Inner city students Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Camden BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33029372 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Camden 028 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Camden 028B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |