Postcode WC2R 2ND (Westminster)

Map showing WC2R 2ND and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2R 2ND is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC2R 2ND is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WC2R 2ND 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 2ND as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to WC2R 2ND is Surrey Street which is centered 47 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Aldwych Australia House and is 106 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 147 m away at Temple Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 759 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2R 2ND (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 2ND is Milfords and is 150 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 41 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for WC2R 2ND 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 2ND and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC2R 2ND, and the approximate distance away.

Surrey Street 47 m
Melbourne Place 91 m
Arundel Street 98 m
Tweezer's Alley 125 m
Water Street 141 m
Temple Place 150 m
Milford Lane 159 m
Houghton Street 167 m
Little Essex Street 168 m
Montreal Place 173 m
Essex Street 189 m
Aldwych 207 m
Kingsway Tunnel 217 m
Victoria Embankment 260 m
St Clement's Lane 269 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2R 2ND

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 2ND - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
347 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
444 m
The Royal Ballet School 553 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
636 m
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
802 m
CATS College London 836 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
944 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.07 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.1 km
City of London School 1.12 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.2 km
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.22 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.3 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.31 km
DLD College 1.32 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.32 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.48 km
Friars Primary Foundation School Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.52 km
Oasis Academy South Bank Outstanding
(June 25, 2015)
1.54 km
Morley College 1.63 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2R 2ND - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Toklas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2022
0 m
180 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
41 m
180 Ramen Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
October 12, 2021
41 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 18, 2016
41 m
Soho House 180 The Strand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 15, 2021
41 m
The Store X Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 12, 2021
41 m
Kings College London - Students Union Catering Facilities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 14, 2015
46 m
Kings College London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
December 8, 2017
80 m
Roasting Plant Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2020
106 m
The Vault/The Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 22, 2020
127 m
Milfords Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2020
150 m
Proud Embankment Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
November 17, 2021
157 m
Pot And Piadina Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
November 5, 2019
169 m
Temple Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 20, 2017
169 m
The Cheshire Cheese Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 8, 2017
173 m
British American Tobacco Plc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2011
176 m
Roka Aldwych Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 20, 2021
177 m
LSE Garrick Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 5, 2019
178 m
Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House -Gallery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2012
186 m
Luciano Gino D'Acampo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 6, 2020
193 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2R 2ND - Data from Apr 2022

Aldwych Australia House Bus Stop/Station 106 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Aldwych Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 147 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 160 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 162 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 147 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 147 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 147 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 759 m
Blackfriars Rail Station Rail 771 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 798 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 479 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 482 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 539 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 2ND - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.43 km
Duck Island Island 1.47 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.67 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 3.62 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.73 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.9 km
The Long Water Inland Water 4.11 km
The Fountains Inland Water 4.18 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.18 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.32 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 4.38 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.4 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51211200
Longitude -0.11540000
OS Easting 530874
OS Northing 0180926
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