Postcode WC2R 0LX (Westminster)

Map showing WC2R 0LX and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2R 0LX is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC2R 0LX is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

WC2R 0LX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 WC2R 0LX as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to WC2R 0LX is Maiden Lane which is centered 54 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Southampton Street Covent Garden and is 42 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 205 m away at Charing Cross Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 301 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2R 0LX (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 WC2R 0LX is Nell Gwynne Tavern and is 36 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on January 13, 2018.

Policing for WC2R 0LX 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 WC2R 0LX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC2R 0LX, and the approximate distance away.

Maiden Lane 54 m
Southampton Street 66 m
Savoy Court 106 m
Adam Street 107 m
Henrietta Street 113 m
Ivybridge Lane 117 m
Covent Garden 123 m
Bedford Street 123 m
Durham House Street 126 m
Carting Lane 136 m
Savoy Way 145 m
Savoy Steps 159 m
Savoy Row 162 m
Exeter Street 163 m
Burleigh Street 163 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2R 0LX

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 WC2R 0LX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Royal Ballet School 305 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
395 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
509 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
632 m
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
844 m
CATS College London 860 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.01 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.08 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.15 km
DLD College 1.22 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.33 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.33 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.35 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.36 km
Westminster School 1.37 km
Westminster Abbey Choir School 1.42 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.52 km
Oasis Academy South Bank Outstanding
(June 25, 2015)
1.53 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.53 km
St Matthew's School, Westminster Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.59 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2R 0LX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Real Greek Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 28, 2021
9 m
Vaudeville Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 13, 2012
20 m
Holland And Barrett Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 29, 2009
28 m
The London Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 14, 2021
28 m
Wasabi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 18, 2020
28 m
Wasabi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 12, 2022
28 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 29, 2020
36 m
Fatt Pundit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
36 m
Nell Gwynne Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 13, 2018
36 m
Frog By Adam Handling Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 12, 2021
38 m
Honest Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 2, 2018
38 m
Condesa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 23, 2021
43 m
Moto London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
June 2, 2021
43 m
Ping Pong / Dumplings Now Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 9, 2020
43 m
The Big Easy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 20, 2021
43 m
The Porterhouse Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 2
Needs Improvement
September 17, 2019
43 m
Street Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
March 7, 2022
47 m
Adelphi Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 6, 2010
50 m
Byron Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
53 m
Covent Garden Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 20, 2021
59 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2R 0LX - Data from Apr 2022

Southampton Street Covent Garden Bus Stop/Station 42 m
Bedford Street Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Savoy Street Bus Stop/Station 136 m
Embankment Bus Stop/Station 229 m
Savoy Pier Bus Stop/Station 232 m
Charing Cross Underground Station Metro/Tram 205 m
Charing Cross Underground Station Metro/Tram 243 m
Charing Cross Underground Station Metro/Tram 267 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 301 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 321 m
London Waterloo Rail Station Rail 888 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 254 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 261 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 289 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.97 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.13 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.4 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2R 0LX - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 972 m
Duck Island Island 1.01 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.2 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.22 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.43 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.48 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.54 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.61 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.66 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.69 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.76 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 4.05 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.1 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.2 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 4.22 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51051400
Longitude -0.12239400
OS Easting 530395
OS Northing 0180736
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5794
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 E33030977
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2