Postcode WC2R 0PQ (Westminster) Terminated April 2008

Map showing WC2R 0PQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2R 0PQ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1983 and terminated in April 2008.WC2R 0PQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

WC2R 0PQ 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 WC2R 0PQ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.

The closest road name to WC2R 0PQ is Bedford Street which is centered 47 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bedford Street and is 71 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 133 m away at Charing Cross Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 252 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2R 0PQ (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 0PQ is Nell Gwynne Tavern and is 46 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on January 13, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cold & Press'd and is 22 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on December 23, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Bedford Street 47 m
Maiden Lane 61 m
Agar Street 86 m
Durham House Street 92 m
Chandos Place 94 m
Henrietta Street 94 m
Bedford Court 118 m
Adam Street 126 m
Southampton Street 127 m
John Adam Street 139 m
Ivybridge Lane 147 m
Lower Robert Street 155 m
Bedfordbury 156 m
Covent Garden 164 m
Savoy Court 182 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2R 0PQ

Introduction January 1983
Termination April 2008
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 0PQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Royal Ballet School 326 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
457 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
562 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
667 m
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
773 m
CATS College London 890 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 995 m
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.14 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.18 km
DLD College 1.23 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.31 km
Westminster School 1.33 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.36 km
Westminster Abbey Choir School 1.37 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.39 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.4 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.5 km
St Matthew's School, Westminster Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.53 km
Oasis Academy South Bank Outstanding
(June 25, 2015)
1.55 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.58 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Chequers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 26, 2014
22 m
Cold & Press'd Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
December 23, 2019
22 m
Kalamaki Street Greek Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 14, 2022
22 m
Soho Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 28, 2021
22 m
Strand Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 21, 2019
22 m
Sultan Efendi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
22 m
Lady Of The Grapes Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 16, 2020
35 m
The Resident Covent Garden Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 17, 2020
38 m
Greggs Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
41 m
PITAYA - Thai Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 21, 2021
42 m
Cinnamon Bazaar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
43 m
Fire And Stone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 1, 2019
43 m
Krispy Kreme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2022
44 m
The Port House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 27, 2020
44 m
Street Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
March 7, 2022
46 m
Nell Gwynne Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 13, 2018
46 m
Adelphi Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 6, 2010
49 m
Byron Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
49 m
Condesa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 23, 2021
58 m
Moto London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
June 2, 2021
58 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bedford Street Bus Stop/Station 71 m
Southampton Street Covent Garden Bus Stop/Station 117 m
Savoy Street Bus Stop/Station 216 m
Charing Cross Bus Stop/Station 249 m
Trafalgar SquareCharing Cross Bus Stop/Station 263 m
Charing Cross Underground Station Metro/Tram 133 m
Charing Cross Underground Station Metro/Tram 175 m
Charing Cross Underground Station Metro/Tram 202 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 252 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 261 m
London Waterloo Rail Station Rail 913 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 287 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 296 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 332 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.94 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.1 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.37 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pelican Pool Inland Water 908 m
Duck Island Island 949 m
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.13 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.14 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.4 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.53 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.55 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.61 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.62 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.7 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.73 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.99 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.07 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 4.16 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.17 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51028000
Longitude -0.12349900
OS Easting 530319
OS Northing 0180708
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: Aspiring and affluent
Subgroup: EU white-collar 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 E33031039
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018A
Output Area / Small Area 2D3