The postcode WC2B 5LX is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC2B 5LX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC2B 5LX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.6 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 5LX as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.
The closest road name to WC2B 5LX is Newton Street which is centered 38 m away.
The nearest bus stop is High Holborn and is 107 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 157 m away at Holborn Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 853 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2B 5LX (for ages 11 and under) is St Josephs Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 11, 2018. 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 5LX is Princess Louise and is 88 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 15, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from DR HAMMER LTD and is 88 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for WC2B 5LX 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 WC2B 5LX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2B 5LX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2B 5LX
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC2B 5LX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 33 m |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 198 m | |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 222 m |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 348 m |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 375 m | |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 487 m |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 588 m | |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 728 m |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 851 m |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 945 m |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 1.18 km |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.62 km |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2017) | 1.67 km |
| Charterhouse Square School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.67 km | |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 1.67 km | |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.68 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2B 5LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2019 | 33 m | |
| COLONEL SAAB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2021 | 65 m | |
| Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 65 m | |
| The Chicken Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 65 m | |
| Baxter Storey @ Edexcel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2017 | 79 m | |
| Il Panino | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 3, 2020 | 80 m | |
| DR HAMMER LTD | Awaiting Inspection | 88 m | |
| Princess Louise | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2019 | 88 m | |
| Soho Gyms (Ovalhouse Ltd) Covent Garden | Exempt November 30, 2017 | 92 m | |
| Cellular Goods PLC | Awaiting Inspection | 93 m | |
| Connaught Rooms | Awaiting Inspection | 93 m | |
| Food World Central | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 6, 2018 | 93 m | |
| Honest Burgers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 6, 2019 | 93 m | |
| The George | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 93 m | |
| The Hercules Pillars | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 93 m | |
| The Red Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2019 | 93 m | |
| Secrets | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 31, 2014 | 93 m | |
| Boots the Chemist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 1, 2019 | 106 m | |
| Lovecrafts Group Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 106 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 106 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2B 5LX - Data from Apr 2022
| High Holborn | 107 m | |
| Holborn Station | 128 m | |
| Holborn Station | 130 m | |
| Drury Lane | 134 m | |
| New Oxford Street High Holborn | 143 m | |
| Holborn Underground Station | 157 m | |
| Holborn Underground Station | 165 m | |
| Holborn Underground Station | 165 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 853 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 951 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 955 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 864 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 889 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 897 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.64 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.8 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.07 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2B 5LX - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.58 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.61 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.77 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.95 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3.44 km | |
| West Dock | 3.57 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.65 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.66 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.67 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.73 km | |
| East Dock | 3.75 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.76 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.78 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 4.19 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.42 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51648600 |
| Longitude | -0.12191800 |
| OS Easting | 530411 |
| OS Northing | 0181401 |
| 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: 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 | E33029476 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Camden 028 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Camden 028C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B2 |