Postcode WC2E 8BH (Westminster)

Map showing WC2E 8BH and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2E 8BH is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC2E 8BH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WC2E 8BH 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 8BH as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to WC2E 8BH is Floral Street which is centered 41 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Covent Garden Russell Street and is 155 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 68 m away at Covent Garden Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 513 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2E 8BH (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 8BH is Nags Head Public House and is 55 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 2, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from AJMS Events and is 54 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on November 23, 2021.

Policing for WC2E 8BH 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 8BH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC2E 8BH, and the approximate distance away.

Floral Street 41 m
James Street 41 m
Long Acre 94 m
Bow Street 113 m
Covent Garden 123 m
B402 128 m
Langley Street 157 m
Russell Street 169 m
Henrietta Street 172 m
Southampton Street 185 m
Shelton Street 191 m
Tavistock Street 195 m
Wellington Street 201 m
Mercer Street 203 m
Neal Street 204 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2E 8BH

Introduction January 1980
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 WC2E 8BH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Royal Ballet School 64 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
268 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
331 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
407 m
CATS College London 628 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 780 m
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
780 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
921 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.15 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.19 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.25 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.34 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.34 km
DLD College 1.46 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.56 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.56 km
Westminster School 1.59 km
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
1.62 km
Westminster Abbey Choir School 1.62 km
City of London School 1.67 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2E 8BH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Gentlemen Baristas Covent Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2021
0 m
AJMS Events Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
November 23, 2021
54 m
Buns And Buns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
54 m
Godiva Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 30, 2009
54 m
Laduree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 26, 2020
54 m
Nags Head Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 2, 2019
55 m
101Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
60 m
Busaba Eathai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
64 m
Kastner And Ovens Retailers - other 4
Good
February 9, 2018
64 m
Jubilee Hall Clubs Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 9, 2020
66 m
Meat Market Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 27, 2019
66 m
Peter's Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2017
66 m
Prima Sapori D'Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 28, 2022
66 m
Blondies Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 10, 2022
66 m
Neuhaus Chocolates Covent Garden Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 10, 2021
66 m
White Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 17, 2014
66 m
Aubaine Deli Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 14, 2020
66 m
Shake Shack Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 8, 2021
66 m
The Crusting Pipe & Mullins Of Covent Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 20, 2018
66 m
Battersea Pie Station Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
January 26, 2022
66 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2E 8BH - Data from Apr 2022

Covent Garden Russell Street Bus Stop/Station 155 m
Southampton Street Covent Garden Bus Stop/Station 267 m
Savoy Street Bus Stop/Station 282 m
Aldwych Bus Stop/Station 296 m
Aldwych Bus Stop/Station 297 m
Covent Garden Underground Station Metro/Tram 68 m
Covent Garden Underground Station Metro/Tram 84 m
Covent Garden Underground Station Metro/Tram 89 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 513 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 516 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 838 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 482 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 499 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 514 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.2 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.36 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.63 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2E 8BH - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.15 km
Duck Island Island 1.18 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.35 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.21 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.22 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.57 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.58 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.64 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.64 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.64 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.75 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.89 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.98 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 4.22 km
Round Pond Inland Water 4.24 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51263200
Longitude -0.12324400
OS Easting 530330
OS Northing 0180970
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 E33031020
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2