Postcode WC2H 7AF (Westminster)

Map showing WC2H 7AF and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2H 7AF is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. WC2H 7AF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WC2H 7AF 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 7AF as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to WC2H 7AF is Irving Street which is centered 24 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Martin's Place and is 74 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 176 m away at Leicester Square Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 330 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2H 7AF (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.

Policing for WC2H 7AF 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 7AF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC2H 7AF, and the approximate distance away.

Irving Street 24 m
St Martin's Street 79 m
Orange Street 125 m
Bear Street 129 m
St Martin's Place 138 m
Whitcomb Street 148 m
Leicester Square 150 m
Leicester Court 162 m
St Martin's Lane 165 m
Cranbourn Street 179 m
Panton Street 190 m
Oxendon Street 199 m
Suffolk Street 199 m
Trafalgar Square 203 m
Leicester Street 205 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2H 7AF

Introduction December 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 WC2H 7AF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
439 m
The Royal Ballet School 552 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
770 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
836 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
867 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 951 m
CATS College London 1.05 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.15 km
Westminster School 1.23 km
Westminster Abbey Choir School 1.24 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.31 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.33 km
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 1.34 km
DLD College 1.38 km
St Matthew's School, Westminster Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.39 km
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
1.48 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.48 km
Westminster City School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.49 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.57 km
The Grey Coat Hospital 1.58 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2H 7AF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Steak And Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 11, 2017
10 m
MOD Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 27, 2014
10 m
The Halal Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 30, 2019
10 m
Xiong Qi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 5, 2021
10 m
Saravanaa Bhavan Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
July 30, 2021
33 m
Snack Stop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 27, 2021
33 m
Beefsteak Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 27, 2020
33 m
Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
33 m
Food & News Retailers - other 4
Good
December 13, 2014
33 m
Little Italy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
October 26, 2021
33 m
Rosso Italiano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0
Needs Urgent Improvement
August 17, 2021
33 m
Vespa Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 5, 2020
33 m
Restaurant Associates Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 13, 2014
43 m
TGI Fridays Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
43 m
Portrait Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 6, 2017
51 m
Radisson Hampshire Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
January 11, 2022
60 m
Maharajah Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
December 14, 2021
63 m
Filli Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 9, 2019
68 m
Wing Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
March 7, 2022
68 m
Garrick Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 20, 2012
80 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2H 7AF - Data from Apr 2022

St Martin's Place Bus Stop/Station 74 m
Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 93 m
Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 132 m
Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 207 m
Trafalgar Square Bus Stop/Station 209 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 176 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 183 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 196 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 330 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 377 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 768 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 569 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 584 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 599 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.85 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.01 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.29 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2H 7AF - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 723 m
Duck Island Island 750 m
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 884 m
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.76 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.15 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.24 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.24 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.36 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.75 km
Round Pond Inland Water 3.8 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.88 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 3.92 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.93 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 3.96 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.99 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.50976400
Longitude -0.12892400
OS Easting 529944
OS Northing 0180641
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: 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 E33030962
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018A
Output Area / Small Area 3B3