The postcode WC2N 5AQ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1993 and is an active postcode. WC2N 5AQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC2N 5AQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 WC2N 5AQ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Highly-qualified quaternary workers.
The closest road name to WC2N 5AQ is Embankment Place which is centered 31 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Northumberland Avenue and is 130 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 24 m away at Embankment Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 168 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2N 5AQ (for ages 11 and under) is St Clement Danes CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on November 5, 2014. 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 WC2N 5AQ is Gordons Wine Bar and is 132 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 26, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Green Hut Taxi Shelter and is 11 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 26, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for WC2N 5AQ is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Westminster is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WC2N 5AQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2N 5AQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2N 5AQ
| Introduction | January 1993 |
| 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 WC2N 5AQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 711 m | |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 792 m |
| DLD College | Independent school | 14-19 | 866 m | |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 915 m |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 970 m |
| Westminster School | Independent school | 12-19 | 970 m | |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 994 m |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.03 km | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 1.05 km |
| Oasis Academy Johanna | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (June 25, 2015) | 1.21 km |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.27 km | |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea | College | 19-99 | Good (September 29, 2017) | 1.33 km |
| Morley College | College | 18-99 | 1.34 km | |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.37 km | |
| King's College London Maths School | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (April 27, 2017) | 1.41 km |
| The Grey Coat Hospital | Academy | 11-18 | 1.45 km | |
| Westminster City School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 1.5 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2N 5AQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hut Taxi Shelter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 26, 2021 | 11 m | |
| Playhouse Theatre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 61 m | |
| Cleopatra's Needle Kiosk | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 20, 2011 | 85 m | |
| Woods Quay | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2021 | 89 m | |
| Perkstar | Awaiting Inspection March 11, 2022 | 90 m | |
| Wasabi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2020 | 90 m | |
| AP Food Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 6, 2021 | 95 m | |
| BaxterStorey LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2019 | 95 m | |
| Benugo Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 31, 2019 | 95 m | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2019 | 95 m | |
| PWC London - Embankment | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2014 | 95 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2019 | 95 m | |
| Kerridges Bar And Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2021 | 103 m | |
| National Liberal Club | Exempt February 11, 2019 | 110 m | |
| Allmart | Awaiting Inspection | 132 m | |
| Gordons Wine Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2020 | 132 m | |
| Greenaway's Pie & Mash | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 15, 2021 | 132 m | |
| Citadines Prestige Trafalgar Square | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2015 | 143 m | |
| The Royal Horseguards Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 149 m | |
| The Ship & Shovell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2016 | 150 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2N 5AQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Northumberland Avenue | 130 m | |
| Embankment | 179 m | |
| Trafalgar Square | 204 m | |
| Whitehall Place | 223 m | |
| Embankment | 227 m | |
| Embankment Underground Station | 24 m | |
| Embankment Underground Station | 27 m | |
| Embankment Underground Station | 30 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 168 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 206 m | |
| London Waterloo Rail Station | 621 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 84 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 116 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 118 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.56 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.72 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 38.99 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2N 5AQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 650 m | |
| Duck Island | 697 m | |
| St James's Park Lake | 907 m | |
| The Serpentine | 3.14 km | |
| West Dock | 3.5 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.55 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.57 km | |
| East Dock | 3.67 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.68 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.69 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.74 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.86 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.88 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.95 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.2 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC2N 5AQ - 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 | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50681700 |
| Longitude | -0.12286300 |
| OS Easting | 530373 |
| OS Northing | 0180324 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000033 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Aspiring and affluent Subgroup: Highly-qualified quaternary workers |
| 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 | E33031163 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 020C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D2 |