Postcode WC2E 7AB (Westminster)

Map showing WC2E 7AB and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2E 7AB is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC2E 7AB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

WC2E 7AB 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 WC2E 7AB as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to WC2E 7AB is B402 which is centered 46 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Covent Garden Russell Street and is 157 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 96 m away at Covent Garden Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 617 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2E 7AB (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 WC2E 7AB is Sun Tavern and is 67 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 6, 2021.

Policing for WC2E 7AB 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 WC2E 7AB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC2E 7AB, and the approximate distance away.

B402 46 m
Bow Street 80 m
Long Acre 99 m
Floral Street 102 m
James Street 102 m
Arne Street 104 m
Dryden Street 120 m
Drury Lane 127 m
Russell Street 162 m
Neal Street 168 m
Betterton Street 168 m
Shelton Street 170 m
Langley Street 171 m
Nottingham Court 192 m
Endell Street 204 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2E 7AB

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC2E 7AB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Royal Ballet School 42 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
219 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
245 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
303 m
CATS College London 525 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 716 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
818 m
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
822 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.05 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.1 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.25 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.29 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.3 km
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
1.51 km
DLD College 1.55 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.64 km
City of London School 1.66 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.66 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.67 km
Westminster School 1.69 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2E 7AB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
La Ballerina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 26, 2021
8 m
Pizza Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 27, 2018
8 m
The Real Greek Souvlaki And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 3, 2019
21 m
Nomad Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
January 22, 2022
25 m
Zizzi Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 6, 2018
25 m
Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 21, 2020
25 m
Starbucks Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2015
25 m
Inamo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 20, 2021
25 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 24, 2014
41 m
Busaba Eathai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
42 m
Kastner And Ovens Retailers - other 4
Good
February 9, 2018
42 m
Pho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 6, 2021
51 m
Sarastro Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
58 m
101Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
58 m
Benugo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 27, 2017
67 m
Sun Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 6, 2021
67 m
American Sweet Shop Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
November 23, 2021
73 m
Nags Head Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 2, 2019
82 m
The Gentlemen Baristas Covent Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2021
104 m
Barrafina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 30, 2020
108 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2E 7AB - Data from Apr 2022

Covent Garden Russell Street Bus Stop/Station 157 m
Aldwych Bus Stop/Station 301 m
Aldwych Drury Lane Bus Stop/Station 318 m
Aldwych Bus Stop/Station 319 m
Drury Lane Bus Stop/Station 320 m
Covent Garden Underground Station Metro/Tram 96 m
Covent Garden Underground Station Metro/Tram 106 m
Covent Garden Underground Station Metro/Tram 113 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 617 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 620 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 823 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 564 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 588 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 594 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.31 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.47 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.74 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2E 7AB - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.25 km
Duck Island Island 1.29 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.45 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.14 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.27 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.56 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.62 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.63 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.64 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.67 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.74 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.84 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.92 km
Round Pond Inland Water 4.28 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 4.32 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51354400
Longitude -0.12290400
OS Easting 530351
OS Northing 0181072
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 E33031029
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2