The postcode WC2H 7EP is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC2H 7EP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC2H 7EP 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 7EP as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.
The closest road name to WC2H 7EP is Orange Street which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Haymarket Charles II Street and is 103 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 240 m away at Piccadilly Circus Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 411 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2H 7EP (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 7EP is Theatre Royal and is 57 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on July 21, 2010.
Residents reported an average download speed of 15.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 75% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 75% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 25% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for WC2H 7EP 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 7EP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2H 7EP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2H 7EP
| 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 7EP - 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) | 387 m |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 686 m | |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 907 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 970 m |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 992 m |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.02 km | |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 1.07 km |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.16 km | |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.18 km | |
| Westminster School | Independent school | 12-19 | 1.18 km | |
| Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.2 km | |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 1.31 km |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.35 km |
| Westminster City School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 1.38 km |
| DLD College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.41 km | |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| The Grey Coat Hospital | Academy | 11-18 | 1.49 km | |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.54 km | |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.54 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2H 7EP - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 15, 2016 | 0 m | |
| Thistle Hotel Trafalgar Square | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2010 | 35 m | |
| Salt N Pepper | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2017 | 35 m | |
| O'Be Joyful | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 48 m | |
| Theatre Royal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 21, 2010 | 57 m | |
| Odeon Cinema | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 26, 2013 | 58 m | |
| Leicester Square Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2014 | 64 m | |
| Z Hotels Piccadilly | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2014 | 65 m | |
| Yori Piccadilly Circus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2021 | 75 m | |
| Empire Cinermas London Haymarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 4, 2016 | 79 m | |
| Farzi Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement October 21, 2021 | 79 m | |
| Andalucia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement June 27, 2018 | 91 m | |
| Kanada-Ya | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 20, 2020 | 91 m | |
| Machi Ya | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2021 | 91 m | |
| RISE Japanese Bakery & Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2021 | 91 m | |
| Steak & Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2017 | 97 m | |
| Viet Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2022 | 97 m | |
| Japan Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2021 | 98 m | |
| Sagar Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 11, 2021 | 98 m | |
| Tasting Italy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2021 | 98 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2H 7EP - Data from Apr 2022
| Haymarket Charles II Street | 103 m | |
| Trafalgar Square | 127 m | |
| Haymarket Jermyn Street | 156 m | |
| Coventry Street Leicester Square | 160 m | |
| Charles II Street | 160 m | |
| Piccadilly Circus Underground Station | 240 m | |
| Piccadilly Circus Underground Station | 255 m | |
| Charing Cross Underground Station | 258 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 411 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 463 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 783 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 650 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 670 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 684 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.77 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.93 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.22 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2H 7EP - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 649 m | |
| Duck Island | 669 m | |
| St James's Park Lake | 781 m | |
| The Serpentine | 2.63 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.03 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.12 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.24 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.28 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.64 km | |
| Round Pond | 3.67 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.81 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.84 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.86 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.99 km | |
| West Dock | 4.04 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC2H 7EP - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 14.8 Mbps | 15.7 Mbps | 20.72 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.2 Mbps | 1.1 Mbps | 1.25 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 25% | 75% | 15.8 | 1.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 75% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 75% | 75% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50916200 |
| Longitude | -0.13064900 |
| OS Easting | 529826 |
| OS Northing | 0180571 |
| 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 | E33030965 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 018A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B3 |