Postcode WC2H 8LZ (Camden)

Map showing WC2H 8LZ and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to WC2H 8LZ is Denmark Street which is centered 18 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Tottenham Court Road Station and is 75 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 86 m away at Tottenham Court Road Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 339 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2H 8LZ (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 8LZ is Royal George Public House and is 104 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 35 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 5, 2018.

Policing for WC2H 8LZ 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 8LZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Denmark Street 18 m
Orange Yard 80 m
Stacey Street 85 m
Goslett Yard 92 m
Earnshaw Street 108 m
St Giles Passage 109 m
Phoenix Street 109 m
Manette Street 112 m
New Compton Street 116 m
Sutton Row 123 m
St Giles High Street 131 m
Falconberg Mews 152 m
Soho Square 164 m
Bucknall Street 170 m
Greek Street 179 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2H 8LZ

Introduction December 2000
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 8LZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 349 m
The Royal Ballet School 483 m
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
516 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
535 m
CATS College London 595 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
648 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
690 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
823 m
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
825 m
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.18 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.19 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)
1.38 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.43 km
Wetherby Senior School 1.48 km
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
1.5 km
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.56 km
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism Good
(October 31, 2018)
1.6 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Avalon School Of English Ltd School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 23, 2017
19 m
Flat Iron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
19 m
H & W Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2018
32 m
Central Food and Wine (retail) Retailers - other 4
Good
December 5, 2019
35 m
CHATEAU DENMARK LIMITED Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
35 m
Lamis Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 11, 2019
35 m
Lebaneats Takeaway Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 5, 2018
35 m
Sajway Lebanese Food Express Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
July 15, 2019
35 m
TATTU RESTAURANT Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
35 m
Chipotle Mexican Grill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 22, 2021
53 m
TK Maxx Retailers - other Exempt
September 17, 2019
53 m
ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 17, 2019
74 m
The Phoenix Artist Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 15, 2019
80 m
G-A-Y Late Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2017
87 m
Black Sheep Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 4, 2019
101 m
Royal George Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 7, 2014
104 m
Starbucks Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 26, 2021
104 m
SuperDrug Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 15, 2013
104 m
Salsa! Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 21, 2019
106 m
Cabana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 5, 2018
107 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Tottenham Court Road Station Bus Stop/Station 75 m
Denmark Street Bus Stop/Station 98 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Bus Stop/Station 104 m
St Giles High Street Bus Stop/Station 150 m
New Oxford Street Bus Stop/Station 184 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 86 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 107 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 110 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 339 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 843 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 869 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 965 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 966 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 1 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.45 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.61 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.89 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.32 km
Duck Island Island 1.34 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.45 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.72 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.9 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.23 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.24 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.39 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.49 km
Round Pond Inland Water 3.88 km
West Dock Inland Water 4.04 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 4.11 km
East Dock Inland Water 4.22 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 4.29 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51517600
Longitude -0.12939400
OS Easting 529896
OS Northing 0181242
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