The postcode WC2B 5PY is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 2000 and is an active postcode. WC2B 5PY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC2B 5PY 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 5PY as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to WC2B 5PY is B402 which is centered 59 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Covent Garden Russell Street and is 164 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 134 m away at Covent Garden Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 654 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2B 5PY (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 5PY is Sun Tavern and is 28 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 6, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Doughnut Time and is 74 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 4, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for WC2B 5PY is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Westminster is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WC2B 5PY and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2B 5PY, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2B 5PY
| Introduction | June 2000 |
| 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 5PY - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 82 m | |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 200 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 209 m |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 265 m |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 489 m | |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 705 m | |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 782 m |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 850 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.01 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.21 km |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.29 km |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 1.3 km |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 1.48 km |
| DLD College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.58 km | |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.64 km | |
| Oasis Academy Johanna | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.67 km |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 1.7 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2B 5PY - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pho | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2021 | 12 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2014 | 14 m | |
| Nomad Hotel | Awaiting Inspection January 22, 2022 | 17 m | |
| Zizzi Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2018 | 17 m | |
| Benugo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 27, 2017 | 28 m | |
| Sun Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2021 | 28 m | |
| The Real Greek Souvlaki And Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2019 | 39 m | |
| La Ballerina | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 26, 2021 | 40 m | |
| Pizza Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2018 | 40 m | |
| Amorino | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 51 m | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2015 | 51 m | |
| Inamo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 64 m | |
| Barrafina | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2020 | 69 m | |
| Sarastro Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2022 | 70 m | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2018 | 74 m | |
| Doughnut Time | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2020 | 74 m | |
| Freemasons Arms Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 74 m | |
| Busaba Eathai | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 82 m | |
| Kastner And Ovens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2018 | 82 m | |
| Lowlander Grand Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 15, 2022 | 89 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2B 5PY - Data from Apr 2022
| Covent Garden Russell Street | 164 m | |
| Drury Lane | 292 m | |
| Aldwych | 301 m | |
| Aldwych Drury Lane | 315 m | |
| Aldwych Drury Lane | 318 m | |
| Covent Garden Underground Station | 134 m | |
| Covent Garden Underground Station | 142 m | |
| Covent Garden Underground Station | 149 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 654 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 659 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 832 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 590 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 616 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 619 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.34 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.5 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.77 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2B 5PY - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.29 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.33 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.49 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.13 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3.29 km | |
| West Dock | 3.55 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.62 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.65 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.66 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.69 km | |
| East Dock | 3.73 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.83 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.91 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.31 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 4.31 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC2B 5PY - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51385400 |
| Longitude | -0.12261700 |
| OS Easting | 530370 |
| OS Northing | 0181107 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000033 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33031029 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 018B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |