The postcode WC2E 8RA is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 1981 and is an active postcode. WC2E 8RA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC2E 8RA 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 8RA as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to WC2E 8RA is Covent Garden which is centered 70 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Covent Garden Russell Street and is 153 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 118 m away at Covent Garden Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 465 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2E 8RA (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 8RA is Punch And Judy Public House and is 12 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on February 25, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from AJMS Events and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on November 23, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 21 Mbps and an average upload speed of 2.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for WC2E 8RA 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 8RA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2E 8RA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2E 8RA
| Introduction | June 1981 |
| 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 8RA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 116 m | |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 280 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 362 m |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 454 m |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 677 m | |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 792 m |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 832 m | |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 971 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.19 km |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.2 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.38 km |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| DLD College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.41 km | |
| Oasis Academy Johanna | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 1.52 km |
| Westminster School | Independent school | 12-19 | 1.54 km | |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.58 km | |
| City of London School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.64 km | |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 1.67 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2E 8RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJMS Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 23, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Buns And Buns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Godiva | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2009 | 0 m | |
| Laduree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Jubilee Hall Clubs Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 9, 2020 | 12 m | |
| Meat Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2019 | 12 m | |
| Peter's Snack Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2017 | 12 m | |
| Prima Sapori D'Italia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement January 28, 2022 | 12 m | |
| Blondies Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 12 m | |
| Neuhaus Chocolates Covent Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2021 | 12 m | |
| Aubaine Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2020 | 12 m | |
| Shake Shack | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2021 | 12 m | |
| The Crusting Pipe & Mullins Of Covent Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 20, 2018 | 12 m | |
| Battersea Pie Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 26, 2022 | 12 m | |
| Chez Antoinette | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2019 | 12 m | |
| Crème De La Crêpe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 5, 2021 | 12 m | |
| NaNa Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 25, 2022 | 12 m | |
| PANCS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 24, 2021 | 12 m | |
| Le Pain Quotidien | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 7, 2022 | 12 m | |
| Punch And Judy Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 25, 2020 | 12 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2E 8RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Covent Garden Russell Street | 153 m | |
| Southampton Street Covent Garden | 214 m | |
| Savoy Street | 234 m | |
| Aldwych | 271 m | |
| Bedford Street | 278 m | |
| Covent Garden Underground Station | 118 m | |
| Covent Garden Underground Station | 132 m | |
| Covent Garden Underground Station | 135 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 465 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 471 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 876 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 429 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 445 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 462 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.15 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.31 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.58 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2E 8RA - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.11 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.15 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.32 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3.22 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.26 km | |
| West Dock | 3.54 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.59 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.61 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.65 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.67 km | |
| East Dock | 3.72 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.94 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 4.03 km | |
| Duck Pond | 4.19 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.24 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC2E 8RA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 21.2 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.1 Mbps | 2.5 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 3 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 20.4 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 80 | 20 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51217100 |
| Longitude | -0.12297800 |
| OS Easting | 530348 |
| OS Northing | 0180919 |
| 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 | E33031036 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 018A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |