The postcode WC2H 7EL is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 1981 and is an active postcode. WC2H 7EL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC2H 7EL 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 7EL as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.
The closest road name to WC2H 7EL is St Martin's Street which is centered 35 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Leicester Square and is 122 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 199 m away at Leicester Square Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 371 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2H 7EL (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 7EL 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 7EL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2H 7EL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2H 7EL
| Introduction | June 1981 |
| 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 7EL - 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) | 398 m |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 592 m | |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 814 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 876 m |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 899 m |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 953 m | |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.07 km | |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 1.14 km |
| Westminster School | Independent school | 12-19 | 1.23 km | |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.24 km | |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 1.29 km |
| Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.29 km | |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 1.38 km |
| DLD College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.41 km | |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.43 km |
| Westminster City School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 1.46 km |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.53 km |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.54 km |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.55 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2H 7EL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radisson Hampshire Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 11, 2022 | 28 m | |
| Leicester Square Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2014 | 37 m | |
| MOD Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 27, 2014 | 40 m | |
| The Halal Guys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 30, 2019 | 40 m | |
| Xiong Qi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 5, 2021 | 40 m | |
| Chocotime | Awaiting Inspection | 47 m | |
| Beefsteak Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 27, 2020 | 55 m | |
| Bella Italia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 55 m | |
| Food & News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 13, 2014 | 55 m | |
| Little Italy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement October 26, 2021 | 55 m | |
| Rosso Italiano | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Urgent Improvement August 17, 2021 | 55 m | |
| Vespa Italian Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2020 | 55 m | |
| Steak And Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2017 | 60 m | |
| Restaurant Associates | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2014 | 60 m | |
| TGI Fridays Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2018 | 60 m | |
| Thistle Hotel Trafalgar Square | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2010 | 69 m | |
| Salt N Pepper | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2017 | 69 m | |
| Saravanaa Bhavan Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 30, 2021 | 74 m | |
| Snack Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2021 | 74 m | |
| Maharajah Of India | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 14, 2021 | 89 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2H 7EL - Data from Apr 2022
| Leicester Square | 122 m | |
| St Martin's Place | 124 m | |
| Leicester Square | 156 m | |
| Coventry Street Leicester Square | 169 m | |
| Haymarket Charles II Street | 190 m | |
| Leicester Square Underground Station | 199 m | |
| Leicester Square Underground Station | 202 m | |
| Leicester Square Underground Station | 214 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 371 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 420 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 749 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 611 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 627 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 644 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.84 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.28 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2H 7EL - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 714 m | |
| Duck Island | 738 m | |
| St James's Park Lake | 863 m | |
| The Serpentine | 2.71 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.1 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.19 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.22 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.32 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.73 km | |
| Round Pond | 3.75 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.85 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.89 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.93 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.97 km | |
| West Dock | 3.98 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50973100 |
| Longitude | -0.12964600 |
| OS Easting | 529894 |
| OS Northing | 0180636 |
| 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 | E33030957 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 018A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B3 |