Postcode WC2H 7LE (Westminster)

Map showing WC2H 7LE and nearby postcodes

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

WC2H 7LE 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 7LE as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to WC2H 7LE is Bear Street which is centered 54 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Leicester Square and is 59 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 98 m away at Leicester Square Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 414 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2H 7LE (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 7LE is Moon Under Water and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 10, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Apna Adda and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on June 15, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Bear Street 54 m
Leicester Court 58 m
Cranbourn Street 94 m
Irving Street 100 m
Leicester Square 106 m
Leicester Place 117 m
Little Newport Street 120 m
Lisle Street 126 m
Leicester Street 135 m
St Martin's Street 141 m
Whitcomb Street 157 m
St Martin's Lane 160 m
Orange Street 171 m
Newport Place 175 m
Gerrard Street 176 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2H 7LE

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 7LE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
373 m
The Royal Ballet School 508 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
740 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
790 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
800 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 847 m
CATS College London 968 m
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.21 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.25 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.25 km
Westminster School 1.34 km
Westminster Abbey Choir School 1.34 km
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 1.36 km
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
1.46 km
DLD College 1.48 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.48 km
St Matthew's School, Westminster Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.49 km
Queen's College, London 1.5 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.53 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.55 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Apna Adda Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
June 15, 2021
0 m
ATFC Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 5, 2013
0 m
Burger King (UK) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 11, 2014
0 m
Jollibee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 15, 2021
0 m
Moon Under Water Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 10, 2018
0 m
Odeon Leicester Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 13, 2011
0 m
Pizza Hut Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
0 m
Simmonds Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
0 m
Mr Whites Leicester Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 9, 2021
9 m
The Zoo Bar And Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 17, 2017
28 m
Bear & Staff Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 2, 2019
28 m
Burger King Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 1, 2018
28 m
Charing Cross Food & Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
October 19, 2020
42 m
Cork And Bottle Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 7, 2014
49 m
Maharajah Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
December 14, 2021
52 m
Filli Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 9, 2019
56 m
Wing Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
March 7, 2022
56 m
Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 6, 2020
61 m
Granaio LSQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
61 m
Hippodrome Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 10, 2020
61 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 59 m
Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 65 m
Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 120 m
St Martin's Place Bus Stop/Station 136 m
Coventry Street Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 180 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 98 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 99 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 108 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 414 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 457 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 666 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 647 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 655 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 658 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.95 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.11 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.39 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pelican Pool Inland Water 822 m
Duck Island Island 847 m
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 971 m
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.76 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.14 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.14 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.21 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.3 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.78 km
Round Pond Inland Water 3.79 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.84 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.9 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.96 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 4 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 4.02 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51068700
Longitude -0.12929000
OS Easting 529916
OS Northing 0180743
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: Cosmopolitans
Group: Inner city students
Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood
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 E33030948
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018A
Output Area / Small Area 2B2