W1C Postcode District
W1C is one of 26 W Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The W1C postcode district is located in the W London - W postal area, W1C has a population of 9 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.04 square miles (0.09 square kilometres or 22.87 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of W1C. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of W1C
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Larger circles indicate higher recorded crime totals.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the W1C postcode district is Westminster, located in Greater London. Additionally, there are other significant settlements within this postcode district.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector W1C 1, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1C 2, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the City of Westminster London Boro area with a total of 137 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of Westminster | 1.38 | SE |
| City of London | 2.48 | E |
| Borehamwood | 11.26 | NNW |
| Chigwell | 12.13 | NE |
| Ewell | 12.19 | SSW |
| Potters Bar | 12.63 | N |
| Waltham Cross | 12.87 | NNE |
| Bushey | 12.91 | NW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 13.36 | WSW |
| Epsom | 13.52 | SSW |
| Loughton | 13.52 | NE |
| Banstead | 13.52 | S |
| Esher | 13.70 | SW |
| Radlett | 13.79 | NNW |
| Cheshunt | 13.80 | NNE |
| Waltham Abbey | 13.88 | NNE |
| Watford | 14.38 | NW |
| Ashford | 14.62 | WSW |
| Walton-on-Thames | 14.65 | SW |
| Warlingham | 14.71 | SSE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 141
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | LONDON | W1C 2 | 60 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1C 1 | 54 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1C 2 | 17 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1C 1 | 5 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1C 1 | 3 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1C 2 | 2 |
Street list for W1C
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| OXFORD STREET A40 | 4406 |
| OXFORD STREET A40 | 4406 |
| JOHN PRINCE'S STREET | 2450 |
| ORCHARD STREET A41 | 1186 |
| MARBLE ARCH A40 | 931 |
| BLENHEIM STREET | 805 |
| MARYLEBONE LANE | 710 |
| STRATFORD PLACE | 561 |
| JAMES STREET B524 | 175 |
| PORTMAN STREET A4380 | 118 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1367 |
| Other theft | 356 |
| Shoplifting | 309 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 147 |
| Robbery | 109 |
| Public order | 39 |
| Burglary | 21 |
| Drugs | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXFORD STREET | LONDON | 164 | W1C 1LA | View map | |
| WOODSTOCK STREET | LONDON | 9 | W1C 2AQ | View map |
Healthcare services
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots Opticians (oxford Street, London) | 361 OXFORD STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1C 2JL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Vision Express (oxford St, London) | 263-265 OXFORD STREET, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1C 2DF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | John Lewis Opticians (oxford St) | JOHN LEWIS, 300 OXFORD STREET, LONDON, W1C 1DX | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property |
|---|
| Detached |
| Semi-detached |
| Terraced |
| Flats |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.62
Average Driving Distance: 5.85
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 138
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.09
Average Driving Distance: 7.93
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 138
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| W1C 1 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1C 2 | Wdelivery Office |
Postcode format
| W | 1 | C | - | X | X | X |
| W | 1 | C | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The W1C postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The W1C Postcode shares a border with W1B (LONDON), W1S (LONDON), W1K (LONDON), W1G (LONDON), W1H (LONDON) and W1U (LONDON).
Maps and visuals
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