Postcode WC2R 1EP (Westminster)

Map showing WC2R 1EP and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2R 1EP is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC2R 1EP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to WC2R 1EP is Surrey Street which is centered 67 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Aldwych Australia House and is 97 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 168 m away at Temple Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 747 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2R 1EP (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 1EP is LSE Garrick and is 156 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 5, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from 180 Pizza and is 51 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Surrey Street 67 m
Melbourne Place 68 m
Arundel Street 125 m
Houghton Street 144 m
Montreal Place 149 m
Tweezer's Alley 152 m
Water Street 168 m
Temple Place 178 m
Aldwych 179 m
Milford Lane 183 m
Kingsway Tunnel 189 m
Little Essex Street 189 m
Essex Street 210 m
Clare Market 248 m
St Clement's Lane 252 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2R 1EP

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 1EP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
319 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
417 m
The Royal Ballet School 526 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
610 m
CATS College London 812 m
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
827 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
940 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)
1.09 km
City of London School 1.15 km
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.19 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.19 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.29 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.32 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.33 km
DLD College 1.33 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.49 km
Friars Primary Foundation School Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.54 km
Oasis Academy South Bank Outstanding
(June 25, 2015)
1.55 km
Morley College 1.65 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Toklas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2022
28 m
180 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
51 m
180 Ramen Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
October 12, 2021
51 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 18, 2016
51 m
Soho House 180 The Strand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 15, 2021
51 m
The Store X Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 12, 2021
51 m
Kings College London - Students Union Catering Facilities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 14, 2015
69 m
Kings College London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
December 8, 2017
76 m
The Vault/The Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 22, 2020
99 m
Roasting Plant Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2020
124 m
LSE Garrick Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 5, 2019
156 m
Roka Aldwych Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 20, 2021
160 m
Milfords Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2020
167 m
Luciano Gino D'Acampo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 6, 2020
169 m
Wrights Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
March 9, 2022
174 m
Proud Embankment Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
November 17, 2021
182 m
Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House -Gallery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2012
184 m
Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 8, 2017
190 m
Hotel Strand Continental /The India Club Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 14, 2020
190 m
Intenso Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 15, 2021
190 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Aldwych Australia House Bus Stop/Station 97 m
Aldwych Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 127 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 135 m
Aldwych Bush House Bus Stop/Station 137 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 165 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 168 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 169 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 172 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 747 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 785 m
Blackfriars Rail Station Rail 796 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 475 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 476 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 533 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.21 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.37 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.63 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.42 km
Duck Island Island 1.46 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.66 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.05 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.12 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.23 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.59 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.71 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.92 km
The Long Water Inland Water 4.09 km
The Fountains Inland Water 4.15 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.16 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.3 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.37 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 4.41 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC2R 1EP - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 100%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51222500
Longitude -0.11578100
OS Easting 530849
OS Northing 0180938
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 E33030999
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2