Postcode WC2R 3LD (Westminster)

Map showing WC2R 3LD and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC2R 3LD is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC2R 3LD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WC2R 3LD 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 3LD as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to WC2R 3LD is Little Essex Street which is centered 17 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Royal Courts of Justice and is 42 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 196 m away at Temple Underground Station The closest railway station is Blackfriars Rail Station, 619 m away.

The closest primary school to WC2R 3LD (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 3LD is The Cheshire Cheese and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 8, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Goodwich and is 56 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

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

Policing for WC2R 3LD 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 3LD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC2R 3LD, and the approximate distance away.

Little Essex Street 17 m
Essex Street 23 m
Milford Lane 48 m
Tweezer's Alley 92 m
Arundel Street 107 m
Water Street 114 m
Middle Temple Lane 148 m
Temple Place 160 m
Surrey Street 191 m
Crown Office Row 211 m
Melbourne Place 212 m
Bell Yard 225 m
Carey Street 248 m
Old Mitre Court 289 m
St Clement's Lane 301 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC2R 3LD

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 3LD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
474 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
540 m
The Royal Ballet School 702 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
722 m
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
771 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
844 m
CATS College London 893 m
City of London School 970 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.06 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.09 km
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
1.12 km
St Paul's Cathedral School 1.14 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.32 km
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 1.32 km
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.34 km
DLD College 1.4 km
City of London School for Girls 1.48 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.48 km
Friars Primary Foundation School Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.49 km
Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 1.57 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2R 3LD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Cheshire Cheese Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 8, 2017
0 m
Edgar Wallace Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2018
26 m
Milfords Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2020
33 m
B K News Retailers - other Exempt
November 20, 2013
46 m
Brunel Sandwich Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 15, 2020
46 m
Dalys Wine Bar And Temple Brew House Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 4, 2022
46 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 17, 2019
46 m
R Twining & Company Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 29, 2013
46 m
The George Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 14, 2020
46 m
Soho Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2020
54 m
Le Montmartre Other catering premises 4
Good
September 30, 2019
54 m
The Devereux Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
April 28, 2010
54 m
Goodwich Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
56 m
Roasting Plant Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2020
69 m
British American Tobacco Plc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2011
116 m
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
May 3, 2018
118 m
Salsa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 20, 2018
118 m
BaxterStorey, Child & Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 28, 2018
135 m
Two Temple Place Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
135 m
Honourable Soc of the Middle Temple Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 15, 2020
140 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2R 3LD - Data from Apr 2022

The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 42 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 101 m
The Royal Courts of Justice Bus Stop/Station 118 m
Aldwych Australia House Bus Stop/Station 166 m
Temple Bus Stop/Station 188 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 196 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 203 m
Temple Underground Station Metro/Tram 229 m
Blackfriars Rail Station Rail 619 m
City Thameslink Rail Station Rail 650 m
City Thameslink Rail Station Rail 806 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 632 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 640 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 697 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.28 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.44 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.69 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2R 3LD - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.59 km
Duck Island Island 1.63 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.84 km
West Dock Inland Water 2.88 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 2.95 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.05 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.69 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.73 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.9 km
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 4.23 km
The Long Water Inland Water 4.28 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.33 km
The Fountains Inland Water 4.34 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.41 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.47 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC2R 3LD - 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 51.51268700
Longitude -0.11308400
OS Easting 531033
OS Northing 0180994
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 E33030982
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2