Postcode WC2H 7LA (Westminster)

Map showing WC2H 7LA and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2H 7LA is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 1997 and is an active postcode. WC2H 7LA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to WC2H 7LA is Irving Street which is centered 41 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Leicester Square and is 62 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 141 m away at Leicester Square Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 363 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2H 7LA (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 nearest takeaway food is available from Apna Adda and is 63 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on June 15, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Irving Street 41 m
Bear Street 92 m
St Martin's Street 94 m
Leicester Court 120 m
Leicester Square 123 m
Orange Street 135 m
Cranbourn Street 141 m
Whitcomb Street 142 m
St Martin's Lane 155 m
Leicester Street 172 m
St Martin's Place 173 m
Leicester Place 174 m
Little Newport Street 176 m
Lisle Street 184 m
Panton Street 189 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2H 7LA

Introduction June 1997
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC2H 7LA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
409 m
The Royal Ballet School 533 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
757 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
817 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
840 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 909 m
CATS College London 1.02 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.19 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.27 km
Westminster School 1.28 km
Westminster Abbey Choir School 1.28 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.3 km
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 1.35 km
DLD College 1.42 km
St Matthew's School, Westminster Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.43 km
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
1.47 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.5 km
Westminster City School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.52 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.54 km
Queen's College, London 1.55 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Restaurant Associates Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 13, 2014
0 m
TGI Fridays Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
0 m
Beefsteak Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 27, 2020
9 m
Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
9 m
Food & News Retailers - other 4
Good
December 13, 2014
9 m
Little Italy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
October 26, 2021
9 m
Rosso Italiano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0
Needs Urgent Improvement
August 17, 2021
9 m
Vespa Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 5, 2020
9 m
Maharajah Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
December 14, 2021
29 m
Saravanaa Bhavan Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
July 30, 2021
30 m
Snack Stop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 27, 2021
30 m
Filli Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 9, 2019
37 m
Wing Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
March 7, 2022
37 m
MOD Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 27, 2014
40 m
The Halal Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 30, 2019
40 m
Xiong Qi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 5, 2021
40 m
Steak And Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 11, 2017
47 m
Radisson Hampshire Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
January 11, 2022
48 m
Chocotime Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
60 m
Apna Adda Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
June 15, 2021
63 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 62 m
St Martin's Place Bus Stop/Station 90 m
Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 97 m
Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 170 m
Coventry Street Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 193 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 141 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 146 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 158 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 363 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 409 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 727 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 600 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 613 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 621 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.89 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.05 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.33 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pelican Pool Inland Water 762 m
Duck Island Island 788 m
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 919 m
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.76 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.15 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.2 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.22 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.34 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.79 km
Round Pond Inland Water 3.79 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.84 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.94 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 3.95 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.95 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 3.99 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51013500
Longitude -0.12908200
OS Easting 529932
OS Northing 0180682
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 E33030966
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018A
Output Area / Small Area 3B3