Postcode WC2R 2PH (Westminster)

Map showing WC2R 2PH and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to WC2R 2PH is Temple Place which is centered 29 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Temple and is 48 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 18 m away at Temple Underground Station The closest railway station is Blackfriars Rail Station, 654 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2R 2PH (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 182 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

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

Nearby Roads

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

Temple Place 29 m
Water Street 75 m
Tweezer's Alley 100 m
Arundel Street 101 m
Surrey Street 135 m
Milford Lane 142 m
Little Essex Street 172 m
Essex Street 184 m
Middle Temple Lane 232 m
Melbourne Place 259 m
Victoria Embankment 277 m
Crown Office Row 302 m
Houghton Street 334 m
Aldwych 372 m
Strand 428 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2R 2PH

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 2PH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
512 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
613 m
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
634 m
The Royal Ballet School 701 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
806 m
City of London School 994 m
CATS College London 1 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.03 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.16 km
DLD College 1.21 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.21 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.23 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.23 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.31 km
Friars Primary Foundation School Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.35 km
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.38 km
Oasis Academy South Bank Outstanding
(June 25, 2015)
1.4 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.44 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.47 km
Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 1.48 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Pot And Piadina Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
November 5, 2019
0 m
Temple Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 20, 2017
0 m
Proud Embankment Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
November 17, 2021
26 m
British American Tobacco Plc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2011
85 m
Salsa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 20, 2018
114 m
Two Temple Place Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
120 m
Bar & Co, The Wilfred Other catering premises 5
Very Good
May 23, 2019
127 m
Mv Golden Flame Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 27, 2016
127 m
Mv Golden Star Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 27, 2016
127 m
Mv Golden Sunrise Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 30, 2022
127 m
Seahorse Hospitality, HQS Wellington Other catering premises 5
Very Good
July 13, 2021
127 m
Kings College London - Students Union Catering Facilities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 14, 2015
130 m
Toklas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2022
169 m
Roasting Plant Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2020
175 m
180 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
182 m
180 Ramen Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
October 12, 2021
182 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 18, 2016
182 m
Soho House 180 The Strand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 15, 2021
182 m
The Store X Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 12, 2021
182 m
Kings College London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
December 8, 2017
188 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Temple Bus Stop/Station 48 m
Temple Bus Stop/Station 59 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 215 m
Temple Avenue Bus Stop/Station 246 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 248 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 18 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 38 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 69 m
Blackfriars Rail Station Rail 654 m
City Thameslink Rail Station Rail 753 m
Blackfriars Rail Station Rail 771 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 482 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 498 m
Festival Pier Ferry 530 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.09 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.25 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.51 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2R 2PH - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.44 km
Duck Island Island 1.49 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.7 km
West Dock Inland Water 2.89 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 2.95 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.07 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.79 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.83 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.84 km
The Long Water Inland Water 4.22 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 4.25 km
The Fountains Inland Water 4.29 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.33 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 4.44 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.49 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51103100
Longitude -0.11371200
OS Easting 530996
OS Northing 0180809
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 E33030991
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2