Postcode WC2H 9EA (Westminster)

Map showing WC2H 9EA and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2H 9EA is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC2H 9EA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WC2H 9EA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.1 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 9EA as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to WC2H 9EA is B404 which is centered 42 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cambridge Circus and is 87 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 87 m away at Leicester Square Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 507 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2H 9EA (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 London Nautical School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 3, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of WC2H 9EA is The Arts Theatre and is 33 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on June 20, 2013.

Policing for WC2H 9EA is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Westminster 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 9EA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC2H 9EA, and the approximate distance away.

B404 42 m
Upper St Martin's Lane 47 m
Litchfield Street 52 m
Great Newport Street 61 m
West Street 79 m
Tower Street 86 m
Little Newport Street 115 m
Mercer Street 122 m
Garrick Street 124 m
Charing Cross Road 126 m
Cranbourn Street 136 m
Rose Street 137 m
Earlham Street 147 m
Shaftesbury Avenue 155 m
Newport Place 175 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2H 9EA

Introduction January 1980
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 9EA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Royal Ballet School 311 m
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
486 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
554 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
574 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
582 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 676 m
CATS College London 740 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.02 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.13 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.32 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.42 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.45 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.46 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.49 km
Queen's College, London 1.51 km
Westminster School 1.53 km
Portland Place School 1.53 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.54 km
Westminster Abbey Choir School 1.54 km
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 1.56 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2H 9EA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hotel Chocolat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 15, 2019
0 m
Coffee Island Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 26, 2020
0 m
Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 12, 2020
0 m
The Long Acre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 30, 2017
0 m
Anita Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
21 m
St Martin's House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
21 m
Covent Garden Social Club Other catering premises 4
Good
June 30, 2021
33 m
The Arts Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 20, 2013
33 m
P.F. Chang's Asian Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 25, 2021
39 m
Salvador & Amanda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 25, 2013
39 m
St Martin's Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
40 m
28-50 Wine Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 6, 2021
41 m
Stringfellows Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 4, 2013
43 m
Watch House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
52 m
Bunsik Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 14, 2021
66 m
Rawlala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 1, 2021
66 m
Bills Cafe Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 16, 2020
71 m
Darlish Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
71 m
Lahpet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
February 16, 2022
71 m
Miscusi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
71 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2H 9EA - Data from Apr 2022

Cambridge Circus Bus Stop/Station 87 m
Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 108 m
Cambridge Circus Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 179 m
Gerrard Place Chinatown Bus Stop/Station 205 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 87 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 91 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 91 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 507 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 533 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 602 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 650 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 658 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 694 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.15 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.31 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.59 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2H 9EA - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.03 km
Duck Island Island 1.06 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.19 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.93 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.05 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.29 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.34 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.37 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.71 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.81 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.86 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.92 km
Round Pond Inland Water 3.94 km
East Dock Inland Water 4.03 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 4.06 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51240300
Longitude -0.12747600
OS Easting 530037
OS Northing 0180937
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7933
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Electoral Ward St James's
Local Authority District Westminster
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 E09000033
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

NHS England Region London
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Westminster
Cancer Alliance North West and South West London
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
London
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
North West London Health and Care Partnership
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS North West London CCG

2011 Census

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 City of Westminster BUASD
Workplace Zone E33030950
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018A
Output Area / Small Area 2B2