The postcode WC2H 7AX is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. WC2H 7AX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC2H 7AX 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 7AX as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to WC2H 7AX is Bear Street which is centered 12 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Leicester Square and is 24 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 60 m away at Leicester Square Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 401 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2H 7AX (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 7AX is Bear & Staff Public House and is 16 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 2, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Apna Adda and is 42 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on June 15, 2021.
Policing for WC2H 7AX 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 WC2H 7AX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2H 7AX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2H 7AX
| Introduction | December 2000 |
| 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 WC2H 7AX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 404 m |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 467 m | |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 698 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 750 m |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 763 m |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 832 m | |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 934 m | |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 1.21 km |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 1.27 km |
| Westminster School | Independent school | 12-19 | 1.35 km | |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.36 km | |
| Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.4 km | |
| DLD College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.47 km | |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.5 km |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.5 km |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.5 km |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 1.51 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.51 km |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.52 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2H 7AX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charing Cross Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 19, 2020 | 9 m | |
| The Zoo Bar And Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2017 | 16 m | |
| Bear & Staff Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2019 | 16 m | |
| Burger King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2018 | 16 m | |
| Cork And Bottle Wine Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2014 | 30 m | |
| Gordon Ramsay Street Burger -Charing Cross | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 15, 2021 | 38 m | |
| Mr Whites Leicester Square | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 39 m | |
| Wyndhams Theatre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2016 | 42 m | |
| Apna Adda | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 15, 2021 | 42 m | |
| ATFC Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2013 | 42 m | |
| Burger King (UK) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2014 | 42 m | |
| Jollibee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 15, 2021 | 42 m | |
| Moon Under Water | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2018 | 42 m | |
| Odeon Leicester Square | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2011 | 42 m | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2020 | 42 m | |
| Simmonds Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 42 m | |
| Everwell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 26, 2011 | 53 m | |
| Filli Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 9, 2019 | 55 m | |
| Wing Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 7, 2022 | 55 m | |
| Maharajah Of India | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 14, 2021 | 58 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2H 7AX - Data from Apr 2022
| Leicester Square | 24 m | |
| Leicester Square | 39 m | |
| Leicester Square | 87 m | |
| St Martin's Place | 127 m | |
| Cambridge Circus | 185 m | |
| Leicester Square Underground Station | 60 m | |
| Leicester Square Underground Station | 64 m | |
| Leicester Square Underground Station | 76 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 401 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 441 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 671 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 628 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 629 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 638 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.97 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.13 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.41 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2H 7AX - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 844 m | |
| Duck Island | 871 m | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.8 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.14 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.18 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.25 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.33 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.79 km | |
| Round Pond | 3.83 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.87 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.9 km | |
| West Dock | 3.92 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.99 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 4.03 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51085100 |
| Longitude | -0.12872500 |
| OS Easting | 529953 |
| OS Northing | 0180762 |
| 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: Inner city students Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood |
| 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 | E33030948 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 018A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |