Postcode WC2N 6HJ (Westminster) Terminated October 2003

Map showing WC2N 6HJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2N 6HJ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 1997 and terminated in October 2003.WC2N 6HJ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

WC2N 6HJ 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 6HJ as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to WC2N 6HJ is Adelphi Terrace which is centered 37 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bedford Street and is 93 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 170 m away at Charing Cross Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 179 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2N 6HJ (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 6HJ is Retro Bar and is 95 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 13, 2012.

Policing for WC2N 6HJ 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 WC2N 6HJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC2N 6HJ, and the approximate distance away.

Adelphi Terrace 37 m
Robert Street 38 m
Lower Robert Street 39 m
Adam Street 55 m
Ivybridge Lane 62 m
John Adam Street 70 m
York Buildings 71 m
Durham House Street 77 m
Buckingham Street 114 m
Savoy Place 126 m
Carting Lane 132 m
Villiers Street 161 m
Savoy Way 164 m
Savoy Court 171 m
Agar Street 178 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2N 6HJ

Introduction December 1997
Termination October 2003
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC2N 6HJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Royal Ballet School 463 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
537 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
659 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
790 m
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
894 m
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.01 km
CATS College London 1.02 km
DLD College 1.07 km
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.15 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.2 km
Westminster School 1.22 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.23 km
Westminster Abbey Choir School 1.28 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.31 km
Oasis Academy South Bank Outstanding
(June 25, 2015)
1.39 km
St Matthew's School, Westminster Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.45 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.45 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.5 km
Morley College 1.51 km
The Marine Society College of the Sea Good
(September 29, 2017)
1.56 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2N 6HJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Acca Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 4, 2016
0 m
AT Kearney Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
0 m
Smith & Wollensky Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
September 18, 2020
0 m
The Genuine Dining Company Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
0 m
Royal Society Of Arts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 22, 2019
72 m
Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 21, 2020
89 m
Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2016
89 m
Com In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 17, 2019
89 m
Pizza Hut Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 4, 2020
89 m
Retro Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 13, 2012
95 m
BaxterStorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2019
97 m
Break Point Retailers - other 4
Good
January 19, 2015
97 m
Hotel Chocolat Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 16, 2010
97 m
Leon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 29, 2019
97 m
Paul UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 6, 2019
97 m
Protein Haus @ Virgin Active Strand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 13, 2016
97 m
Zizzi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 18, 2019
97 m
Krispy Kreme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2022
115 m
The Port House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 27, 2020
115 m
PITAYA - Thai Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 21, 2021
117 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2N 6HJ - Data from Apr 2022

Bedford Street Bus Stop/Station 93 m
Embankment Bus Stop/Station 121 m
Embankment Bus Stop/Station 125 m
Embankment Bus Stop/Station 129 m
Southampton Street Covent Garden Bus Stop/Station 148 m
Charing Cross Underground Station Metro/Tram 170 m
Charing Cross Underground Station Metro/Tram 180 m
Charing Cross Underground Station Metro/Tram 181 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 179 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 218 m
London Waterloo Rail Station Rail 755 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 136 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 162 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 196 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.82 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.98 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.24 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2N 6HJ - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 854 m
Duck Island Island 899 m
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.1 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.21 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.46 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.52 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.56 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.61 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.63 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.7 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.82 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.92 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 4.09 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 4.18 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.23 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.50909100
Longitude -0.12223700
OS Easting 530410
OS Northing 0180578
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 E33031016
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018A
Output Area / Small Area 2B2