Postcode WC2E 8PW (Westminster)

Map showing WC2E 8PW and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2E 8PW is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 2000 and is an active postcode. WC2E 8PW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WC2E 8PW 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 8PW as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.

The closest road name to WC2E 8PW is Henrietta Street which is centered 33 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Southampton Street Covent Garden and is 122 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 214 m away at Charing Cross Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 338 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2E 8PW (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 8PW is Din Tai Fung and is 14 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on January 23, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Henrietta Street 33 m
Maiden Lane 34 m
Southampton Street 71 m
Covent Garden 83 m
Bedford Street 96 m
Bedford Court 145 m
Chandos Place 151 m
Agar Street 160 m
Durham House Street 173 m
Savoy Court 180 m
Adam Street 182 m
Bedfordbury 184 m
New Row 185 m
Exeter Street 185 m
Burleigh Street 189 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2E 8PW

Introduction June 2000
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 8PW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Royal Ballet School 241 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
380 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
479 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
581 m
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
777 m
CATS College London 804 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 929 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.1 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.16 km
DLD College 1.3 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.31 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.32 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.39 km
Westminster School 1.41 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.41 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.45 km
Westminster Abbey Choir School 1.45 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.49 km
Oasis Academy South Bank Outstanding
(June 25, 2015)
1.61 km
St Matthew's School, Westminster Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.62 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
3 Henrietta St Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 25, 2021
14 m
Din Tai Fung Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 23, 2020
14 m
Mrs Riot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 20, 2021
14 m
Sticks N Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 8, 2020
14 m
The Ivy Market Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2022
14 m
Rules Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 9, 2021
19 m
Covent Garden Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 20, 2021
27 m
Franco Manca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 13, 2021
27 m
Maple Leaf (voltaires) Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 16, 2014
27 m
Cora Pearl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
42 m
The Oystermen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 15, 2021
42 m
Condesa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 23, 2021
45 m
Moto London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
June 2, 2021
45 m
Ping Pong / Dumplings Now Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 9, 2020
45 m
The Big Easy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 20, 2021
45 m
The Porterhouse Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 2
Needs Improvement
September 17, 2019
45 m
Abuelo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 8, 2022
47 m
Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 29, 2019
47 m
Fatt Pundit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
49 m
Ave Mario Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 3, 2021
51 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Southampton Street Covent Garden Bus Stop/Station 122 m
Bedford Street Bus Stop/Station 152 m
Savoy Street Bus Stop/Station 195 m
Covent Garden Russell Street Bus Stop/Station 247 m
Aldwych Bus Stop/Station 303 m
Charing Cross Underground Station Metro/Tram 214 m
Covent Garden Underground Station Metro/Tram 227 m
Covent Garden Underground Station Metro/Tram 235 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 338 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 346 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 927 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 337 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 342 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 373 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.03 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.19 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.46 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pelican Pool Inland Water 990 m
Duck Island Island 1.03 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.21 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.17 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.34 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.55 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.56 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.61 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.63 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.69 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.72 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.02 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 4.07 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.12 km
Round Pond Inland Water 4.21 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51104200
Longitude -0.12322600
OS Easting 530334
OS Northing 0180793
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7933
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: 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 E33031040
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018A
Output Area / Small Area 2D3