The postcode WC2H 8LS is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC2H 8LS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC2H 8LS 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 8LS as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.
The closest road name to WC2H 8LS is Denmark Street which is centered 15 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Denmark Street and is 82 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 94 m away at Tottenham Court Road Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 329 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2H 8LS (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 8LS is Royal George Public House and is 90 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 7, 2014. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lebaneats Takeaway Limited and is 32 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 5, 2018.
20% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 20% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 80% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for WC2H 8LS 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 8LS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2H 8LS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2H 8LS
| 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 8LS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 360 m | |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 490 m | |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 497 m |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 552 m |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 614 m | |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 662 m |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 701 m |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 822 m |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 842 m |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.17 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.21 km |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 1.24 km | |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.27 km | |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.35 km | |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.45 km |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.47 km | |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 1.52 km |
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.58 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2H 8LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon School Of English Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 23, 2017 | 0 m | |
| Flat Iron | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Central Food and Wine (retail) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 5, 2019 | 32 m | |
| CHATEAU DENMARK LIMITED | Awaiting Inspection | 32 m | |
| Lamis Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2019 | 32 m | |
| Lebaneats Takeaway Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2018 | 32 m | |
| Sajway Lebanese Food Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 15, 2019 | 32 m | |
| TATTU RESTAURANT | Awaiting Inspection | 32 m | |
| H & W Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 33 m | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 22, 2021 | 41 m | |
| TK Maxx | Exempt September 17, 2019 | 41 m | |
| ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2019 | 60 m | |
| The Phoenix Artist Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2019 | 74 m | |
| G-A-Y Late | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2017 | 83 m | |
| Royal George Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 7, 2014 | 90 m | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2021 | 90 m | |
| SuperDrug | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2013 | 90 m | |
| Salsa! | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2019 | 96 m | |
| Amorino Gelato | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 14, 2017 | 98 m | |
| Café At Foyles | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 26, 2014 | 98 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2H 8LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Denmark Street | 82 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 94 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 122 m | |
| St Giles High Street | 168 m | |
| Cambridge Circus | 186 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Underground Station | 94 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Underground Station | 109 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Underground Station | 112 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 329 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 837 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 864 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 965 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 966 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 1 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.43 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.59 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2H 8LS - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.31 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.33 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.44 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.72 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.88 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.15 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.21 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.23 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.39 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.49 km | |
| Round Pond | 3.87 km | |
| West Dock | 4.05 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 4.12 km | |
| East Dock | 4.23 km | |
| Duck Pond | 4.27 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC2H 8LS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 80% | 20% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 20% |
| 300+ Mbps | 20% | 20% |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51506400 |
| Longitude | -0.12957500 |
| OS Easting | 529882 |
| OS Northing | 0181229 |
| 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 | E33029399 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Camden 028 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Camden 028D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B3 |