Postcode WC2H 7BP (Westminster)

Map showing WC2H 7BP and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to WC2H 7BP is Leicester Place which is centered 57 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Leicester Square and is 127 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 135 m away at Leicester Square Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 484 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2H 7BP (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 7BP is The Imperial and is 62 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 25, 2015. The nearest takeaway food is available from Apna Adda and is 73 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on June 15, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Leicester Place 57 m
Lisle Street 66 m
Leicester Square 66 m
Leicester Street 66 m
Leicester Court 76 m
Gerrard Street 109 m
Bear Street 114 m
Cranbourn Street 133 m
Little Newport Street 135 m
Macclesfield Street 138 m
Newport Place 139 m
Whitcomb Street 140 m
Gerrard Place 143 m
Dansey Place 149 m
Coventry Street 162 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2H 7BP

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 7BP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
301 m
The Royal Ballet School 549 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
788 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 816 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
823 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
829 m
CATS College London 977 m
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.15 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.25 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.27 km
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 1.32 km
Westminster School 1.38 km
Westminster Abbey Choir School 1.38 km
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
1.4 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.41 km
Queen's College, London 1.43 km
Portland Place School 1.5 km
St Matthew's School, Westminster Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.51 km
DLD College 1.54 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.57 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Horizons Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 4, 2013
0 m
Leicester Square Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 15, 2015
0 m
Premier Inn London Leicester Square Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 29, 2014
0 m
Prince Charles Cinema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 18, 2012
0 m
Ruby Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 30, 2015
0 m
Bosporus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 9, 2020
19 m
Cineworld Retailers - other 4
Good
November 23, 2017
19 m
Simit Sarayi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
September 30, 2019
19 m
SQL Rooftop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
July 12, 2021
19 m
The Casino At The Empire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 13, 2015
19 m
Granaio LSQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
35 m
Hippodrome Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 10, 2020
35 m
Maison Du Mezze Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 15, 2019
35 m
Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 6, 2020
50 m
Jin Li Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
January 11, 2022
62 m
Joy King Lau Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
62 m
Leicester House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 5, 2017
62 m
The Imperial Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 25, 2015
62 m
Mr Whites Leicester Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 9, 2021
69 m
Apna Adda Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
June 15, 2021
73 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 127 m
Coventry Street Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 127 m
Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 131 m
Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 150 m
Dean Street Chinatown Bus Stop/Station 162 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 135 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 139 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 144 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 484 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 528 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 608 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 719 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 728 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 730 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.97 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.13 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.42 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pelican Pool Inland Water 849 m
Duck Island Island 871 m
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 981 m
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.7 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.08 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.08 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.14 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.23 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.72 km
Round Pond Inland Water 3.73 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.83 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.84 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 4 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 4.03 km
West Dock Inland Water 4.03 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51096300
Longitude -0.13024400
OS Easting 529849
OS Northing 0180772
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 E33030957
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018A
Output Area / Small Area 3B3