The postcode WC2A 2AJ is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 1997 and terminated in December 1998.WC2A 2AJ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WC2A 2AJ 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 2AJ as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to WC2A 2AJ is Carey Street which is centered 30 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Royal Courts of Justice and is 193 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 380 m away at Chancery Lane Underground Station The closest railway station is City Thameslink Rail Station, 693 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2A 2AJ (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 2AJ is The Seven Stars and is 62 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on October 22, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Guido's and is 137 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 5, 2018.
Policing for WC2A 2AJ 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 2AJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2A 2AJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2A 2AJ
| Introduction | June 1997 |
| Termination | December 1998 |
| 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 2AJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 430 m |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 436 m |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 569 m |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 601 m |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 678 m | |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 690 m | |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 792 m |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 851 m |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 861 m |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.03 km |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.1 km | |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.17 km | |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.19 km | |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.21 km | |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 1.36 km |
| Dallington School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| City of London School for Girls | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.42 km | |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 1.47 km |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.52 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2A 2AJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seven Stars | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 22, 2019 | 62 m | |
| The Bean Counter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2016 | 96 m | |
| Ch & co catering ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2018 | 129 m | |
| Knights Templar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2019 | 136 m | |
| Guido's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 5, 2018 | 137 m | |
| Siam Eatery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 23, 2018 | 140 m | |
| Six Clerks Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2011 | 140 m | |
| Press Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2021 | 147 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2019 | 147 m | |
| Lucky Voice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 11, 2019 | 160 m | |
| Brasserie Blanc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 19, 2011 | 168 m | |
| Cigalon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 5, 2020 | 168 m | |
| Gaucho Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2020 | 168 m | |
| Bibimbowls | Awaiting Inspection | 170 m | |
| Cojean, Unit 1-3 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2021 | 170 m | |
| Honi Poke | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 170 m | |
| Aiko | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 174 m | |
| Rolls Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 186 m | |
| Preventicum UK Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2018 | 187 m | |
| The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2021 | 196 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2A 2AJ - Data from Apr 2022
| The Royal Courts of Justice | 193 m | |
| The Royal Courts of Justice | 211 m | |
| The Royal Courts of Justice | 232 m | |
| Aldwych Australia House | 244 m | |
| Aldwych Royal Courts of Justice | 249 m | |
| Chancery Lane Underground Station | 380 m | |
| Chancery Lane Underground Station | 383 m | |
| Chancery Lane Underground Station | 384 m | |
| City Thameslink Rail Station | 693 m | |
| City Thameslink Rail Station | 755 m | |
| Blackfriars Rail Station | 761 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 809 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 811 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 865 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.54 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.7 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.95 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2A 2AJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.73 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.78 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.97 km | |
| West Dock | 2.99 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.07 km | |
| East Dock | 3.17 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.48 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 3.69 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3.91 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 4.2 km | |
| Paddington Green | 4.23 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 4.26 km | |
| The Long Water | 4.27 km | |
| The Fountains | 4.31 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 4.32 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51503600 |
| Longitude | -0.11387800 |
| OS Easting | 530973 |
| OS Northing | 0181254 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode sector mean, (mainly PO Boxes) |
| 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 | E33029369 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Camden 028 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Camden 028B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |