Postcode WC2R 1DB (Westminster) Terminated February 2010

Map showing WC2R 1DB and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2R 1DB is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in August 2003 and terminated in February 2010.WC2R 1DB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

WC2R 1DB 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 1DB as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to WC2R 1DB is Melbourne Place which is centered 125 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Royal Courts of Justice and is 33 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 277 m away at Temple Underground Station The closest railway station is City Thameslink Rail Station, 747 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2R 1DB (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 1DB is Milfords and is 112 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 1, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from 180 Pizza and is 120 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for WC2R 1DB 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 1DB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC2R 1DB, and the approximate distance away.

Melbourne Place 125 m
Houghton Street 137 m
Little Essex Street 154 m
St Clement's Lane 158 m
Essex Street 166 m
Milford Lane 175 m
Arundel Street 180 m
Clare Market 180 m
Carey Street 181 m
Tweezer's Alley 188 m
Portugal Street 189 m
Surrey Street 204 m
Water Street 216 m
Serle Street 221 m
Bell Yard 224 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2R 1DB

Introduction August 2003
Termination February 2010
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 1DB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
349 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
401 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
579 m
The Royal Ballet School 588 m
CATS College London 750 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
785 m
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
901 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
954 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
957 m
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.04 km
City of London School 1.1 km
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.18 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.24 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.35 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.38 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.44 km
DLD College 1.47 km
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
1.52 km
City of London School for Girls 1.54 km
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.59 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2R 1DB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roka Aldwych Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 20, 2021
90 m
Roasting Plant Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2020
109 m
Milfords Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2020
112 m
180 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
120 m
180 Ramen Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
October 12, 2021
120 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 18, 2016
120 m
Soho House 180 The Strand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 15, 2021
120 m
The Store X Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 12, 2021
120 m
LSE Garrick Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 5, 2019
125 m
B K News Retailers - other Exempt
November 20, 2013
128 m
Brunel Sandwich Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 15, 2020
128 m
Dalys Wine Bar And Temple Brew House Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 4, 2022
128 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 17, 2019
128 m
R Twining & Company Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 29, 2013
128 m
The George Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 14, 2020
128 m
Soho Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2020
136 m
Le Montmartre Other catering premises 4
Good
September 30, 2019
136 m
The Devereux Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
April 28, 2010
136 m
The Cheshire Cheese Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 8, 2017
143 m
Edgar Wallace Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2018
145 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2R 1DB - Data from Apr 2022

The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 33 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 43 m
Aldwych Australia House Bus Stop/Station 66 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 101 m
Aldwych Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 104 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 277 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 280 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 289 m
City Thameslink Rail Station Rail 747 m
Blackfriars Rail Station Rail 749 m
City Thameslink Rail Station Rail 866 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 631 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 632 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 688 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.36 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.52 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.77 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2R 1DB - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.57 km
Duck Island Island 1.61 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.81 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.01 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.08 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.18 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.55 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.81 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.81 km
The Long Water Inland Water 4.18 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.2 km
The Fountains Inland Water 4.23 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.26 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.33 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 4.35 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51347600
Longitude -0.11473500
OS Easting 530918
OS Northing 0181079
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 E33030970
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2