The postcode WC2H 8AF is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. WC2H 8AF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC2H 8AF 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 8AF as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.
The closest road name to WC2H 8AF is Shaftesbury Avenue which is centered 69 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cambridge Circus and is 27 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 186 m away at Leicester Square Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 434 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2H 8AF (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 Southbank International School Westminster.
The local pub for residents of WC2H 8AF is Brewdog and is 33 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Needs Improvement on January 21, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pret A Manger and is 14 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 18, 2019.
Policing for WC2H 8AF 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 8AF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2H 8AF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2H 8AF
| Introduction | December 2000 |
| 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 8AF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 408 m | |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 427 m |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 523 m | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 574 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 637 m |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 643 m |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 691 m | |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 948 m |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 961 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.29 km |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.36 km | |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 1.36 km | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.48 km | |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.52 km |
| Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.55 km | |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.55 km | |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.56 km |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 1.57 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2H 8AF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Stall | Exempt February 19, 2019 | 7 m | |
| COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY | Awaiting Inspection | 14 m | |
| German Doner Kebab | Awaiting Inspection | 14 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2019 | 14 m | |
| McDonald's Restaurants | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 2, 2019 | 19 m | |
| Jamon Jamon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 12, 2022 | 29 m | |
| Brewdog | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 21, 2019 | 33 m | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 38 m | |
| Cambridge Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2012 | 38 m | |
| Shake Shack | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 53 m | |
| Slim Chickens | Awaiting Inspection | 53 m | |
| Fabrique | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2020 | 56 m | |
| Sainath News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2018 | 56 m | |
| Bali Bali | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 2, 2019 | 60 m | |
| Salsa! | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2019 | 69 m | |
| Department of Coffee and Social Affairs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2021 | 72 m | |
| SushiDog | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 1, 2020 | 74 m | |
| The Actors Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2018 | 74 m | |
| Sushimania | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2022 | 80 m | |
| Chick N Sours | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 21, 2021 | 80 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2H 8AF - Data from Apr 2022
| Cambridge Circus | 27 m | |
| Denmark Street | 96 m | |
| Cambridge Circus | 126 m | |
| Gerrard Place Chinatown | 141 m | |
| Dean Street Chinatown | 194 m | |
| Leicester Square Underground Station | 186 m | |
| Leicester Square Underground Station | 193 m | |
| Leicester Square Underground Station | 218 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 434 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 674 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 703 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 822 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 826 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 863 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.28 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.44 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.72 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2H 8AF - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.15 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.17 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.29 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.86 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.88 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.21 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.23 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.25 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.54 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.64 km | |
| Round Pond | 3.87 km | |
| West Dock | 3.98 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 4.05 km | |
| Duck Pond | 4.14 km | |
| East Dock | 4.16 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51362500 |
| Longitude | -0.12900000 |
| OS Easting | 529926 |
| OS Northing | 0181070 |
| 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: 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 | Camden BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33029402 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Camden 028 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Camden 028D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B3 |