The postcode WC2N 6BL is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC2N 6BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC2N 6BL 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 WC2N 6BL as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to WC2N 6BL is Adelphi Terrace which is centered 11 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Embankment and is 100 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 199 m away at Charing Cross Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 203 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2N 6BL (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 6BL is Retro Bar and is 124 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 13, 2012.
Policing for WC2N 6BL 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 6BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2N 6BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2N 6BL
| 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 WC2N 6BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 466 m | |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 527 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 652 m |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 788 m |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 921 m |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 984 m |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.02 km | |
| DLD College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.06 km | |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.17 km | |
| Oasis Academy Johanna | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| Westminster School | Independent school | 12-19 | 1.23 km | |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 1.25 km |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.29 km | |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 1.31 km |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (June 25, 2015) | 1.37 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 1.46 km |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.49 km |
| Morley College | College | 18-99 | 1.5 km | |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea | College | 19-99 | Good (September 29, 2017) | 1.56 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2N 6BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acca | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2016 | 29 m | |
| AT Kearney | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2019 | 29 m | |
| Smith & Wollensky | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 18, 2020 | 29 m | |
| The Genuine Dining Company | Awaiting Inspection | 29 m | |
| BaxterStorey | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2019 | 98 m | |
| Break Point | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 19, 2015 | 98 m | |
| Hotel Chocolat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2010 | 98 m | |
| Leon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2019 | 98 m | |
| Paul UK | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 98 m | |
| Protein Haus @ Virgin Active Strand | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2016 | 98 m | |
| Zizzi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2019 | 98 m | |
| Royal Society Of Arts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 22, 2019 | 100 m | |
| Bella Italia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 21, 2020 | 114 m | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2016 | 114 m | |
| Com In | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 114 m | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 4, 2020 | 114 m | |
| Retro Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2012 | 124 m | |
| Coal Hole Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2020 | 133 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 133 m | |
| Krispy Kreme | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2022 | 133 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2N 6BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Embankment | 100 m | |
| Embankment | 101 m | |
| Bedford Street | 115 m | |
| Embankment | 115 m | |
| Southampton Street Covent Garden | 144 m | |
| Charing Cross Underground Station | 199 m | |
| Embankment Underground Station | 199 m | |
| Charing Cross Underground Station | 208 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 203 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 245 m | |
| London Waterloo Rail Station | 738 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 113 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 134 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 169 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.82 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.98 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.25 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2N 6BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 874 m | |
| Duck Island | 919 m | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.12 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3.24 km | |
| West Dock | 3.43 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.49 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.58 km | |
| East Dock | 3.61 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.64 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.73 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.85 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.94 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 4.11 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 4.19 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 4.25 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50910300 |
| Longitude | -0.12179300 |
| OS Easting | 530439 |
| OS Northing | 0180580 |
| 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: 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 | E33031016 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 018A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |