Postcode WC2R 1EJ (Westminster) Terminated January 2003

Map showing WC2R 1EJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2R 1EJ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and terminated in January 2003.WC2R 1EJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to WC2R 1EJ is Surrey Street which is centered 70 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Aldwych Australia House and is 83 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 165 m away at Temple Underground Station The closest railway station is Blackfriars Rail Station, 769 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2R 1EJ (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 1EJ is Milfords and is 137 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 22 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

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

Nearby Roads

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

Surrey Street 70 m
Melbourne Place 76 m
Arundel Street 102 m
Tweezer's Alley 127 m
Water Street 147 m
Houghton Street 150 m
Milford Lane 155 m
Little Essex Street 159 m
Temple Place 163 m
Montreal Place 178 m
Essex Street 180 m
Aldwych 201 m
Kingsway Tunnel 214 m
St Clement's Lane 248 m
Clare Market 250 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2R 1EJ

Introduction December 2000
Termination January 2003
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC2R 1EJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
339 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
431 m
The Royal Ballet School 552 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
623 m
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
818 m
CATS College London 820 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
921 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.05 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.08 km
City of London School 1.12 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.17 km
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.21 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.3 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.32 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.32 km
DLD College 1.34 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.46 km
Friars Primary Foundation School Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.53 km
Oasis Academy South Bank Outstanding
(June 25, 2015)
1.56 km
City of London School for Girls 1.63 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
180 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
22 m
180 Ramen Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
October 12, 2021
22 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 18, 2016
22 m
Soho House 180 The Strand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 15, 2021
22 m
The Store X Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 12, 2021
22 m
Toklas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2022
23 m
Kings College London - Students Union Catering Facilities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 14, 2015
68 m
Roasting Plant Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2020
94 m
Kings College London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
December 8, 2017
99 m
The Vault/The Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 22, 2020
123 m
Milfords Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2020
137 m
Roka Aldwych Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 20, 2021
155 m
LSE Garrick Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 5, 2019
159 m
The Cheshire Cheese Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 8, 2017
162 m
Proud Embankment Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
November 17, 2021
174 m
Wrights Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
March 9, 2022
181 m
British American Tobacco Plc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2011
181 m
Edgar Wallace Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2018
183 m
Pot And Piadina Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
November 5, 2019
184 m
Temple Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 20, 2017
184 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Aldwych Australia House Bus Stop/Station 83 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 111 m
Aldwych Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 128 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 139 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 147 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 165 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 168 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 168 m
Blackfriars Rail Station Rail 769 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 776 m
City Thameslink Rail Station Rail 812 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 499 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 502 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 559 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.22 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.38 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.64 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.44 km
Duck Island Island 1.49 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.69 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.02 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.09 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.2 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.6 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.74 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.89 km
The Long Water Inland Water 4.12 km
The Fountains Inland Water 4.18 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.18 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.31 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 4.38 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.38 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51231700
Longitude -0.11537400
OS Easting 530877
OS Northing 0180949
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 E33030974
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2