The postcode WC2H 8AB is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in March 2011 and is an active postcode. WC2H 8AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC2H 8AB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.4 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 8AB as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to WC2H 8AB is St Giles High Street which is centered 43 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Tottenham Court Road Station and is 33 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 115 m away at Tottenham Court Road Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 415 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2H 8AB (for ages 11 and under) is St Josephs Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 11, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Southbank International School Westminster.
The local pub for residents of WC2H 8AB is The Angel Public House and is 47 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 20, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Which Wich and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 4, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 119.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WC2H 8AB is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Camden is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WC2H 8AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2H 8AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2H 8AB
| Introduction | March 2011 |
| 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 8AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 303 m | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 442 m |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 449 m | |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 488 m | |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 573 m |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 622 m |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 631 m |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 718 m |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 854 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.08 km |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.28 km |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 1.29 km | |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.33 km |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.34 km | |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.4 km | |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 1.4 km |
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.47 km |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.56 km | |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 1.58 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2H 8AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Which Wich | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 4, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Zizzi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2019 | 15 m | |
| Burson-Marstellar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 25, 2017 | 40 m | |
| BYRON | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 8, 2022 | 40 m | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 40 m | |
| Google UK Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2019 | 40 m | |
| Ippudo London Co Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 16, 2019 | 40 m | |
| Kape & Pan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 29, 2019 | 40 m | |
| Mindshare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 40 m | |
| Pod Food Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2018 | 40 m | |
| Kanada-Ya | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement October 29, 2019 | 47 m | |
| The Angel Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2019 | 47 m | |
| The Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 20, 2019 | 47 m | |
| NBC Universal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2018 | 66 m | |
| Sodexo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2018 | 66 m | |
| Pret a Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2019 | 76 m | |
| Vapiano Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 13, 2021 | 76 m | |
| VIVI | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2019 | 76 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2H 8AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 33 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 47 m | |
| St Giles High Street | 65 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 101 m | |
| New Oxford Street | 107 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Underground Station | 115 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Underground Station | 138 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Underground Station | 154 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 415 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 881 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 901 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 963 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 971 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 997 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.52 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.68 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.96 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2H 8AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.39 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.42 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.54 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.72 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.24 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.32 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.34 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.4 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.49 km | |
| West Dock | 3.97 km | |
| Round Pond | 3.98 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 4.05 km | |
| East Dock | 4.15 km | |
| Duck Pond | 4.38 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC2H 8AB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 119.6 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.4 Mbps | 36 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 | 0% | 100% | 16.7 | 1.1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 134.6 | 13.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 395.5 | 36 |
Energy usage data for WC2H 8AB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51577700 |
| Longitude | -0.12818800 |
| OS Easting | 529978 |
| OS Northing | 0181311 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Holborn and St Pancras |
| Electoral Ward | Holborn and Covent Garden |
| Local Authority District | Camden |
| 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 | E09000007 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Camden |
| Cancer Alliance | North Central London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
North London Partners in Health and Care |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North Central London CCG |
| 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 | Camden BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33029335 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Camden 028 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Camden 028D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |