Postcode WC2H 8LU (Camden) Terminated July 2017

Map showing WC2H 8LU and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2H 8LU is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and terminated in July 2017.WC2H 8LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WC2H 8LU 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 8LU as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to WC2H 8LU is Denmark Street which is centered 27 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Tottenham Court Road Station and is 64 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 81 m away at Tottenham Court Road Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 346 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2H 8LU (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 nearest takeaway food is available from Lebaneats Takeaway Limited and is 40 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 5, 2018.

Policing for WC2H 8LU is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Camden 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 8LU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC2H 8LU, and the approximate distance away.

Denmark Street 27 m
Stacey Street 89 m
Orange Yard 90 m
Earnshaw Street 96 m
Goslett Yard 101 m
St Giles Passage 110 m
New Compton Street 111 m
Phoenix Street 119 m
St Giles High Street 120 m
Manette Street 124 m
Sutton Row 128 m
Falconberg Mews 154 m
Bucknall Street 158 m
Soho Square 171 m
Bainbridge Street 183 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2H 8LU

Introduction December 2000
Termination July 2017
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 8LU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 341 m
The Royal Ballet School 480 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
525 m
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
528 m
CATS College London 583 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
641 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
684 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
811 m
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
826 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.17 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.18 km
Portland Place School 1.25 km
Queen's College, London 1.28 km
Southbank International School Westminster 1.36 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.37 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.42 km
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
1.49 km
Wetherby Senior School 1.49 km
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.55 km
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism Good
(October 31, 2018)
1.59 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2H 8LU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Avalon School Of English Ltd School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 23, 2017
31 m
Flat Iron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
31 m
H & W Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2018
35 m
Central Food and Wine (retail) Retailers - other 4
Good
December 5, 2019
40 m
CHATEAU DENMARK LIMITED Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
40 m
Lamis Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 11, 2019
40 m
Lebaneats Takeaway Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 5, 2018
40 m
Sajway Lebanese Food Express Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
July 15, 2019
40 m
TATTU RESTAURANT Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
40 m
Chipotle Mexican Grill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 22, 2021
64 m
TK Maxx Retailers - other Exempt
September 17, 2019
64 m
ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 17, 2019
84 m
The Phoenix Artist Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 15, 2019
87 m
Black Sheep Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 4, 2019
89 m
G-A-Y Late Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2017
90 m
Cabana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 5, 2018
95 m
Which Wich Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 4, 2018
95 m
Zizzi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 17, 2021
95 m
Pret a Manger Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 13, 2019
98 m
Vapiano Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 13, 2021
98 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2H 8LU - Data from Apr 2022

Tottenham Court Road Station Bus Stop/Station 64 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Bus Stop/Station 93 m
Denmark Street Bus Stop/Station 108 m
St Giles High Street Bus Stop/Station 140 m
New Oxford Street Bus Stop/Station 173 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 81 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 106 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 109 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 346 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 848 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 874 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 965 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 968 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 1 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.45 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.62 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.9 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2H 8LU - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.33 km
Duck Island Island 1.35 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.46 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.72 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.91 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.24 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.25 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.39 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.49 km
Round Pond Inland Water 3.89 km
West Dock Inland Water 4.03 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 4.1 km
East Dock Inland Water 4.21 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 4.3 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51525700
Longitude -0.12925000
OS Easting 529904
OS Northing 0181251
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12962
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000007
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

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

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 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