Postcode WC2B 4LG (Westminster)

Map showing WC2B 4LG and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2B 4LG is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 1997 and is an active postcode. WC2B 4LG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WC2B 4LG 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 WC2B 4LG as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to WC2B 4LG is Melbourne Place which is centered 35 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Aldwych Australia House and is 25 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 235 m away at Temple Underground Station The closest railway station is Blackfriars Rail Station, 800 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2B 4LG (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 WC2B 4LG is LSE Garrick and is 91 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 68 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for WC2B 4LG 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 WC2B 4LG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC2B 4LG, and the approximate distance away.

Melbourne Place 35 m
Houghton Street 87 m
Surrey Street 139 m
Arundel Street 159 m
Aldwych 165 m
Montreal Place 177 m
St Clement's Lane 178 m
Tweezer's Alley 180 m
Clare Market 180 m
Little Essex Street 185 m
Kingsway Tunnel 186 m
Milford Lane 192 m
Essex Street 203 m
Water Street 204 m
Portugal Street 221 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2B 4LG

Introduction December 1997
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 WC2B 4LG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
294 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
372 m
The Royal Ballet School 521 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
562 m
CATS College London 753 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
866 m
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
885 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
981 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.01 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.11 km
City of London School 1.15 km
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.15 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.3 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.31 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.39 km
DLD College 1.41 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.44 km
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
1.57 km
Friars Primary Foundation School Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.6 km
City of London School for Girls 1.63 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2B 4LG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
180 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
68 m
180 Ramen Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
October 12, 2021
68 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 18, 2016
68 m
Soho House 180 The Strand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 15, 2021
68 m
The Store X Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 12, 2021
68 m
Roka Aldwych Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 20, 2021
85 m
LSE Garrick Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 5, 2019
91 m
Toklas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2022
91 m
The Vault/The Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 22, 2020
104 m
Wrights Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
March 9, 2022
117 m
Roasting Plant Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2020
117 m
Kings College London - Students Union Catering Facilities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 14, 2015
138 m
Milfords Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2020
149 m
Kings College London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
December 8, 2017
150 m
The Delaunay Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 20, 2020
181 m
The Cheshire Cheese Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 8, 2017
181 m
Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 11, 2018
186 m
The Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 26, 2018
186 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
188 m
B K News Retailers - other Exempt
November 20, 2013
189 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2B 4LG - Data from Apr 2022

Aldwych Australia House Bus Stop/Station 25 m
Aldwych Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 59 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 82 m
Aldwych Bush House Bus Stop/Station 96 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 235 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 238 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 238 m
Blackfriars Rail Station Rail 800 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 801 m
City Thameslink Rail Station Rail 821 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 543 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 544 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 598 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.29 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.45 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.7 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2B 4LG - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.48 km
Duck Island Island 1.52 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.72 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.06 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.13 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.24 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.54 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.73 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.89 km
The Long Water Inland Water 4.11 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.15 km
The Fountains Inland Water 4.16 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.25 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.32 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 4.41 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51291600
Longitude -0.11569500
OS Easting 530853
OS Northing 0181015
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 E33030974
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2