The postcode WC2E 8BD is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 2000 and is an active postcode. WC2E 8BD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC2E 8BD is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.1 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 8BD as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to WC2E 8BD is Covent Garden which is centered 41 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Southampton Street Covent Garden and is 137 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 212 m away at Covent Garden Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 428 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2E 8BD (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 nearest takeaway food is available from Covent Garden Falafel and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 13, 2020.
Policing for WC2E 8BD 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 WC2E 8BD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2E 8BD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2E 8BD
| 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 WC2E 8BD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 196 m | |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 271 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 381 m |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 507 m |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 737 m | |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 866 m |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 924 m | |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 1.03 km |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.11 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.22 km |
| DLD College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.33 km | |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.39 km |
| Oasis Academy Johanna | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 1.49 km |
| Westminster School | Independent school | 12-19 | 1.5 km | |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.55 km | |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.57 km | |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (June 25, 2015) | 1.62 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2E 8BD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covent Garden Falafel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Himalayan Dumpling | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 23, 2021 | 0 m | |
| The Kiskadee Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 0 m | |
| Milk Train | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 15, 2021 | 41 m | |
| Vasiniko' | Awaiting Inspection | 55 m | |
| Bubblewrap | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 7, 2020 | 64 m | |
| Bens Cookies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2013 | 65 m | |
| Floozie Stuffed Cookies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2022 | 65 m | |
| Hotel Chocolat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 13, 2017 | 65 m | |
| Morelli's Gelato | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 6, 2021 | 65 m | |
| Venchi UK | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2020 | 65 m | |
| Whittard Of Chelsea | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2020 | 65 m | |
| Whittard Of Chelsea | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2019 | 65 m | |
| Abuelo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 8, 2022 | 69 m | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 29, 2019 | 69 m | |
| Benugo LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2017 | 72 m | |
| The Upper Deck Cafe And Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2011 | 72 m | |
| Balthazar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 79 m | |
| Red Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 14, 2019 | 79 m | |
| Royal Opera House Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 79 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2E 8BD - Data from Apr 2022
| Southampton Street Covent Garden | 137 m | |
| Savoy Street | 138 m | |
| Covent Garden Russell Street | 141 m | |
| Aldwych | 197 m | |
| Aldwych | 218 m | |
| Covent Garden Underground Station | 212 m | |
| Covent Garden Underground Station | 227 m | |
| Covent Garden Underground Station | 231 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 428 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 445 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 971 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 341 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 364 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 372 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.1 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.26 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.53 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2E 8BD - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.09 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.14 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.32 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3.28 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.35 km | |
| West Dock | 3.46 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.53 km | |
| East Dock | 3.64 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.66 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.72 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.76 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 4.04 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 4.13 km | |
| Duck Pond | 4.17 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.31 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51163000 |
| Longitude | -0.12191600 |
| OS Easting | 530425 |
| OS Northing | 0180861 |
| 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: Aspiring and affluent Subgroup: EU white-collar workers |
| 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 | E33031038 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 018A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |