The postcode WC2E 8SB is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 2000 and is an active postcode. WC2E 8SB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WC2E 8SB 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 8SB as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to WC2E 8SB is Henrietta Street which is centered 53 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bedford Street and is 165 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 180 m away at Charing Cross Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 316 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2E 8SB (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 8SB is All Bar One and is 25 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 7, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from % Arabica and is 65 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 19, 2019.
Policing for WC2E 8SB 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 8SB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2E 8SB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2E 8SB
| Introduction | June 2000 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC2E 8SB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 266 m | |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 443 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 530 m |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 610 m |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 698 m |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 825 m | |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 901 m | |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 1.12 km |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.23 km |
| DLD College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.32 km | |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 1.35 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.35 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Westminster School | Independent school | 12-19 | 1.39 km | |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.42 km | |
| Oasis Academy Johanna | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 1.45 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.54 km |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (June 25, 2015) | 1.64 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2E 8SB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avobar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement January 28, 2022 | 10 m | |
| Pasta Brown | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2019 | 18 m | |
| All Bar One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2020 | 25 m | |
| Flat Iron | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2020 | 25 m | |
| Frenchie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2020 | 25 m | |
| Ave Mario | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 3, 2021 | 35 m | |
| Henrietta Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 28, 2021 | 35 m | |
| Bedford Street Wines | Awaiting Inspection | 38 m | |
| Paul Patisserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 4, 2017 | 38 m | |
| Blacklock | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 38 m | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2021 | 38 m | |
| Concert Artistes Association Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 51 m | |
| The Adventure Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 21, 2022 | 51 m | |
| Wagamama | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 51 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 31, 2016 | 55 m | |
| Cora Pearl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 57 m | |
| The Oystermen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 15, 2021 | 57 m | |
| Cinnamon Bazaar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 61 m | |
| Fire And Stone | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2019 | 61 m | |
| % Arabica | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2019 | 65 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2E 8SB - Data from Apr 2022
| Bedford Street | 165 m | |
| Southampton Street Covent Garden | 190 m | |
| St Martin's Place | 268 m | |
| Savoy Street | 274 m | |
| Leicester Square | 277 m | |
| Charing Cross Underground Station | 180 m | |
| Charing Cross Underground Station | 224 m | |
| Covent Garden Underground Station | 233 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 316 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 321 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 869 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 385 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 390 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 427 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.01 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.17 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.44 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2E 8SB - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 942 m | |
| Duck Island | 980 m | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.15 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3.09 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.3 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.48 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.55 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.62 km | |
| West Dock | 3.63 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.69 km | |
| East Dock | 3.8 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.97 km | |
| Duck Pond | 4.02 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 4.07 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.13 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51094200 |
| Longitude | -0.12442300 |
| OS Easting | 530253 |
| OS Northing | 0180780 |
| 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 | E33031035 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 018A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |