Postcode WC2A 2AG (Westminster) Terminated May 2013

Map showing WC2A 2AG and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2A 2AG is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in May 2013.WC2A 2AG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WC2A 2AG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 2AG as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to WC2A 2AG is St Clement's Lane which is centered 51 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Aldwych Royal Courts of Justice and is 81 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 361 m away at Temple Underground Station The closest railway station is City Thameslink Rail Station, 833 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2A 2AG (for ages 11 and under) is St Clement Danes CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on November 5, 2014. 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 2AG is LSE Garrick and is 66 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 5, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from 180 Pizza and is 192 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for WC2A 2AG is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Westminster is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WC2A 2AG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC2A 2AG, and the approximate distance away.

St Clement's Lane 51 m
Clare Market 71 m
Houghton Street 88 m
Portugal Street 92 m
Portsmouth Street 122 m
Melbourne Place 141 m
Lincoln's Inn Fields 170 m
Sardinia Street 184 m
Aldwych 186 m
Serle Street 196 m
Kean Street 199 m
Carey Street 199 m
Kingsway Tunnel 217 m
New Square 228 m
Kemble Street 242 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2A 2AG

Introduction January 1980
Termination May 2013
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 WC2A 2AG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
263 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
295 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
470 m
The Royal Ballet School 506 m
CATS College London 642 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
759 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
857 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
884 m
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
994 m
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1 km
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.07 km
City of London School 1.2 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.3 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.33 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.39 km
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
1.44 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.52 km
DLD College 1.53 km
City of London School for Girls 1.6 km
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.6 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2A 2AG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roka Aldwych Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 20, 2021
44 m
LSE Garrick Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 5, 2019
66 m
Wrights Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
March 9, 2022
82 m
Ye Old White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 20, 2014
110 m
Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 11, 2018
114 m
The Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 26, 2018
114 m
Beaver's Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 14, 2022
131 m
Coopers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
October 6, 2020
145 m
George IV Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 14, 2020
152 m
Peacock Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 28, 2011
152 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
154 m
Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 16, 2019
174 m
Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 4, 2022
174 m
Pod Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 30, 2018
175 m
Wasabi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 28, 2020
175 m
The Vault/The Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 22, 2020
180 m
The Bean Counter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 23, 2016
188 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 26, 2021
188 m
The Delaunay Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 20, 2020
189 m
180 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
192 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2A 2AG - Data from Apr 2022

Aldwych Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 81 m
Aldwych Australia House Bus Stop/Station 118 m
Aldwych Bush House Bus Stop/Station 118 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 137 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 153 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 361 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 366 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 366 m
City Thameslink Rail Station Rail 833 m
Blackfriars Rail Station Rail 853 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 877 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 643 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 649 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 696 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.41 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.57 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.83 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2A 2AG - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.55 km
Duck Island Island 1.6 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.79 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.11 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.18 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.28 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.44 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.74 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.87 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.1 km
The Long Water Inland Water 4.1 km
The Fountains Inland Water 4.15 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.15 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.22 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 4.45 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51405400
Longitude -0.11602200
OS Easting 530827
OS Northing 0181141
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5794
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Electoral Ward St James's
Local Authority District Westminster
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 E09000033
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

NHS England Region London
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Westminster
Cancer Alliance North West and South West London
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
London
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
North West London Health and Care Partnership
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS North West London CCG

2011 Census

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 City of Westminster BUASD
Workplace Zone E33031004
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2