Postcode WC2H 0AX (Westminster) Terminated December 1981

Map showing WC2H 0AX and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2H 0AX is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1981.WC2H 0AX is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

WC2H 0AX 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 WC2H 0AX as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to WC2H 0AX is Irving Street which is centered 77 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Leicester Square and is 79 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 142 m away at Leicester Square Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 399 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2H 0AX (for ages 11 and under) is Soho Parish CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 20, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair.

The local pub for residents of WC2H 0AX is Moon Under Water and is 46 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 10, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Apna Adda and is 46 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on June 15, 2021.

Policing for WC2H 0AX 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 WC2H 0AX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC2H 0AX, and the approximate distance away.

Irving Street 77 m
Leicester Square 87 m
Bear Street 93 m
St Martin's Street 95 m
Leicester Court 103 m
Whitcomb Street 119 m
Orange Street 126 m
Leicester Street 135 m
Cranbourn Street 138 m
Leicester Place 143 m
Lisle Street 152 m
Little Newport Street 166 m
Panton Street 168 m
Oxendon Street 170 m
St Martin's Lane 180 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2H 0AX

Introduction January 1980
Termination December 1981
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC2H 0AX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
373 m
The Royal Ballet School 546 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
775 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
830 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
844 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 889 m
CATS College London 1.01 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.2 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.24 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.29 km
Westminster School 1.3 km
Westminster Abbey Choir School 1.3 km
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 1.33 km
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
1.44 km
St Matthew's School, Westminster Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.44 km
DLD College 1.46 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.5 km
Queen's College, London 1.51 km
Westminster City School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.52 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.54 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2H 0AX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Chocotime Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
36 m
Restaurant Associates Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 13, 2014
37 m
TGI Fridays Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
37 m
Radisson Hampshire Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
January 11, 2022
39 m
Beefsteak Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 27, 2020
44 m
Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
44 m
Food & News Retailers - other 4
Good
December 13, 2014
44 m
Little Italy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
October 26, 2021
44 m
Rosso Italiano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0
Needs Urgent Improvement
August 17, 2021
44 m
Vespa Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 5, 2020
44 m
Apna Adda Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
June 15, 2021
46 m
ATFC Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 5, 2013
46 m
Burger King (UK) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 11, 2014
46 m
Jollibee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 15, 2021
46 m
Moon Under Water Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 10, 2018
46 m
Odeon Leicester Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 13, 2011
46 m
Pizza Hut Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
46 m
Simmonds Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
46 m
Maharajah Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
December 14, 2021
51 m
Mr Whites Leicester Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 9, 2021
54 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2H 0AX - Data from Apr 2022

Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 79 m
Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 103 m
St Martin's Place Bus Stop/Station 126 m
Coventry Street Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 160 m
Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 166 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 142 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 143 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 153 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 399 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 445 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 695 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 637 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 650 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 656 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.9 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.07 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.35 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2H 0AX - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 778 m
Duck Island Island 802 m
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 925 m
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.73 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.12 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.17 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.19 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.3 km
Round Pond Inland Water 3.77 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.79 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.81 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.92 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 3.95 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.97 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 3.99 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51030400
Longitude -0.12953600
OS Easting 529900
OS Northing 0180700
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

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: Ethnicity central
Group: Endeavouring ethnic mix
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professional service 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 E33030957
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018A
Output Area / Small Area 3B3