Postcode WC2R 1ES (Westminster)

Map showing WC2R 1ES and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to WC2R 1ES is Montreal Place which is centered 73 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Aldwych Bush House and is 112 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 208 m away at Temple Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 687 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2R 1ES (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 nearest takeaway food is available from 180 Pizza and is 124 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

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

Nearby Roads

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

Montreal Place 73 m
Melbourne Place 83 m
Surrey Street 119 m
Aldwych 121 m
Kingsway Tunnel 123 m
Houghton Street 133 m
Arundel Street 198 m
Lancaster Place 203 m
Catherine Street 213 m
Tweezer's Alley 225 m
Victoria Embankment 232 m
Water Street 239 m
Clare Market 239 m
Temple Place 241 m
Strand 246 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2R 1ES

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 1ES - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
259 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
371 m
The Royal Ballet School 454 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
564 m
CATS College London 775 m
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
873 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
972 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.02 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.09 km
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.13 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.21 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.22 km
City of London School 1.22 km
DLD College 1.33 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.33 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.4 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.56 km
Oasis Academy South Bank Outstanding
(June 25, 2015)
1.57 km
Friars Primary Foundation School Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.58 km
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
1.64 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Vault/The Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 22, 2020
46 m
Kings College London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
December 8, 2017
77 m
Luciano Gino D'Acampo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 6, 2020
94 m
Toklas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2022
100 m
Me Hotel Other catering premises 4
Good
May 18, 2021
120 m
180 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
124 m
180 Ramen Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
October 12, 2021
124 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 18, 2016
124 m
Soho House 180 The Strand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 15, 2021
124 m
The Store X Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 12, 2021
124 m
Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 8, 2017
124 m
Hotel Strand Continental /The India Club Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 14, 2020
124 m
Intenso Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 15, 2021
124 m
PizzaExpress/Mac & Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 10, 2016
124 m
Shapur Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 21, 2019
124 m
Strand News Retailers - other 4
Good
December 23, 2019
124 m
Thai Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 11, 2020
124 m
Kings College London - Students Union Catering Facilities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 14, 2015
125 m
The Delaunay Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 20, 2020
142 m
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
November 26, 2019
149 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Aldwych Bush House Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Aldwych Drury Lane Bus Stop/Station 120 m
Aldwych Drury Lane Bus Stop/Station 125 m
Aldwych Kingsway Bus Stop/Station 130 m
Aldwych Drury Lane Bus Stop/Station 135 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 208 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 211 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 224 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 687 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 722 m
Blackfriars Rail Station Rail 871 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 431 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 435 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 486 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.2 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.36 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.62 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.36 km
Duck Island Island 1.41 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.6 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.12 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.19 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.3 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.54 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.63 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.99 km
The Long Water Inland Water 4.02 km
The Fountains Inland Water 4.08 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.09 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.24 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.32 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 4.41 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51218800
Longitude -0.11686300
OS Easting 530774
OS Northing 0180932
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