Postcode WC2H 7AU (Westminster)

Map showing WC2H 7AU and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2H 7AU is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC2H 7AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to WC2H 7AU is Irving Street which is centered 32 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Martin's Place and is 84 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 177 m away at Leicester Square Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 339 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2H 7AU (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.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Irving Street 32 m
St Martin's Street 70 m
Orange Street 116 m
Bear Street 130 m
Whitcomb Street 138 m
Leicester Square 141 m
St Martin's Place 147 m
Leicester Court 160 m
St Martin's Lane 173 m
Panton Street 180 m
Cranbourn Street 180 m
Oxendon Street 189 m
Suffolk Street 194 m
Leicester Street 197 m
Trafalgar Square 205 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2H 7AU

Introduction January 1980
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 7AU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
429 m
The Royal Ballet School 559 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
778 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
842 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
871 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 949 m
CATS College London 1.05 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.15 km
Westminster School 1.24 km
Westminster Abbey Choir School 1.24 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.3 km
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 1.33 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.33 km
St Matthew's School, Westminster Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.39 km
DLD College 1.39 km
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
1.47 km
Westminster City School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.49 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
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 7AU - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

St Martin's Place Bus Stop/Station 84 m
Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 95 m
Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 134 m
Coventry Street Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 204 m
Trafalgar Square Bus Stop/Station 206 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 177 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 184 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 197 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 339 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 387 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 762 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 578 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 593 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 609 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 7AU - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 723 m
Duck Island Island 749 m
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 882 m
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.75 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.14 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.23 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.23 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.35 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.75 km
Round Pond Inland Water 3.79 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.87 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 3.92 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.94 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 3.96 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.99 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC2H 7AU - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.50977500
Longitude -0.12906800
OS Easting 529934
OS Northing 0180642
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