The postcode WC2H 7BL is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC2H 7BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC2H 7BL 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 7BL as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.
The closest road name to WC2H 7BL is Leicester Street which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Coventry Street Leicester Square and is 92 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 190 m away at Leicester Square Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 540 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2H 7BL (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 7BL is The Imperial and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 25, 2015. The nearest takeaway food is available from New Golden Gate and is 60 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on October 4, 2021.
Policing for WC2H 7BL 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 7BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2H 7BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2H 7BL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 7BL - 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) | 238 m |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 598 m | |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 806 m | |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 839 m |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 857 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 874 m |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1 km | |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 1.1 km |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 1.26 km |
| Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.27 km | |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 1.28 km |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.34 km |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.36 km |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.37 km | |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.39 km | |
| Westminster School | Independent school | 12-19 | 1.4 km | |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 1.45 km | |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.52 km | |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 1.52 km |
| Westminster City School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 1.56 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2H 7BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jin Li | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 11, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Joy King Lau | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Leicester House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 5, 2017 | 0 m | |
| The Imperial | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2015 | 0 m | |
| ER Mei | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 33 m | |
| Little Korea | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 14, 2021 | 33 m | |
| Slug And Lettuce | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 22, 2018 | 33 m | |
| Bosporus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2020 | 52 m | |
| Cineworld | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 23, 2017 | 52 m | |
| Simit Sarayi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 30, 2019 | 52 m | |
| SQL Rooftop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement July 12, 2021 | 52 m | |
| The Casino At The Empire | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2015 | 52 m | |
| Hong Kong Buffet | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 4, 2021 | 60 m | |
| New Golden Gate | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 4, 2021 | 60 m | |
| San Chiu Dim | Awaiting Inspection March 14, 2022 | 60 m | |
| Tao Tao Ju | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 60 m | |
| Horizons Casino | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2013 | 62 m | |
| Leicester Square Theatre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 15, 2015 | 62 m | |
| Premier Inn London Leicester Square | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2014 | 62 m | |
| Prince Charles Cinema | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 18, 2012 | 62 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2H 7BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Coventry Street Leicester Square | 92 m | |
| Dean Street Chinatown | 140 m | |
| Trocadero Haymarket | 158 m | |
| Gerrard Place Chinatown | 184 m | |
| Leicester Square | 189 m | |
| Leicester Square Underground Station | 190 m | |
| Leicester Square Underground Station | 192 m | |
| Leicester Square Underground Station | 198 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 540 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 569 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 585 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 777 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 789 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 790 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.98 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.14 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.43 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2H 7BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 865 m | |
| Duck Island | 884 m | |
| St James's Park Lake | 981 m | |
| The Serpentine | 2.64 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.02 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.04 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.08 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.17 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.67 km | |
| Round Pond | 3.67 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.79 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.82 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.99 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 4.01 km | |
| West Dock | 4.09 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC2H 7BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51109400 |
| Longitude | -0.13111800 |
| OS Easting | 529788 |
| OS Northing | 0180785 |
| 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: 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 | E33030958 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 018A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B3 |