WC1A 2SE is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WC1A) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2SE) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case W which means London - W.
- Postal District. In our case WC1A.
- Postal Sector. In our case WC1A 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SE.
The regional mail center for the post area W is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the WC1A 2SE postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WC1A 2SE postcode have the street address of Bloomsbury Way
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WC1A 2SE postcode is home to a bustling 32 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LONDON within the old postal county of Middlesex.
WC1A 2SE is within Bloomsbury.
Looking at our data the WC1A 2SE is mostly residential but does contain some commercial properties.
The WC1A 2SE postcode area is composed of 90% residential properties, 10% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WC1A 2SE are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are enclosed mid-terrace, semi-detached, mid-terraced and detached. Of these houses, most are end-terraced.
Most properties in WC1A 2SE are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in WC1A 2SE fall under these categories: Offices.
Offices include 1 Tavistock Chambers 40, Bloomsbury Way.
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Map of the WC1A 2SE Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 90% |
| Commercial | 10% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WC1A 2SE
The telephone area code for WC1A 2SE is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for WC1A 2SE
| Latitude | 51.5174524276 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.124962702966 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WC1A 2SE
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Weather Forecast for WC1A 2SE
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 90.00% | NNE 11 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 93.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 77.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 41.00% | W 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 42.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 51.00% | W 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 50.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 37.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 20.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 15.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 17.00% | NNW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WC1A 2SE Postcode?
Download Speeds For WC1A 2SE
| Average Mbps | 135.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
WC1A 2SE has an average download speed of 135.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
436 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
86% of postcodes (1,015,793) have slower broadband speeds.
14% of postcodes (168,412) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WC1A 2SE
| Average Mbps | 12.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
WC1A 2SE has an average upload speed of 12.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,940 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
38% of postcodes (453,054) have slower upload speeds.
61% of postcodes (721,647) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WC1A 2SE Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Alban's Church of England Primary School, Baldwins Gardens, Holborn, London, EC1N 7SD
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 02072428585
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Address: St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School, John's Mews, London, WC1N 2NX
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 02074055640
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Address: St Clement Danes CofE Primary School, 118 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, LONDON, WC2B 5SU
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 02030969745
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Address: St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Macklin Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5NA
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 02072427712
Argyle Primary School
Address: Argyle Primary School, Tonbridge Street, London, WC1H 9EG
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 02078374590
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Address: Soho Parish CofE Primary School, 23 Great Windmill Street, London, W1D 7LF
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 02074327320
All Souls CofE Primary School
Address: All Souls CofE Primary School, Foley Street, London, W1W 7JJ
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 02071860151
Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School
Address: Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School, Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UN
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact:
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
Address: St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School, 81 Werrington Street, London, NW1 1QP
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 02073876117
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
Address: St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, Aldenham Street, London, NW1 1PS
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact:
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Address: Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism, 74 Stanhope Street, Camden, London, NW1 3EX
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 02037720350
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Address: Christopher Hatton Primary School, 38 Laystall Street, London, EC1R 4PQ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 02072784500
England Secondary Schools
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
Address: Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ, 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent, London, NW1 1LY
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 02073873856
England Higher Schools
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
Address: The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre), 42 - 43 Queen Square, Camden, London, WC1N 3AQ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 02072696000
City Lit
Address: City Lit, Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 4BA
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 02072429872
Capital City College Group
Address: Capital City College Group, 211 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8RA
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 02079634181
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WC1A 2SE
FOREST AND RAY DENTAL
Address: 8F GILBERT PLACE, LONDON, WC1A 2JD
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://FOREST-RAY.COM
THE COVENT GARDEN DENTAL SPA
Address: 15 GRAPE STREET, LONDON, WC2H 8DR
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
CENTRE POINT DENTAL
Address: SHALDON MANSIONS, 132 CHARING CROSS ROAD, LONDON, WC2H 0LA
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
COVENT GARDEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 61G ODHAMS WALK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2H 9SD
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
SMILEPOD HOLBORN
Address: 16 PROCTER STREET, LONDON, WC1V 6NX
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (HIGH HOLBORN)
Address: 79-80 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, WC1V 6LS
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WC1A 2SE
KERRS CHEMIST
Address: 41 BLOOMSBURY WAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1A 2SA
Distance: 0.04 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74058870
ESSENTIALS PHARMACY
Address: 169 DRURY LANE, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2B 5QA
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74048808
BOOTS
Address: 129-133 KINGSWAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2B 6NH
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72428897
HOLBORN PHARMACY
Address: 88 SOUTHAMPTON ROW, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1B 4BB
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74052825
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 232 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1V 7EG
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74049712
ZEN PHARMACY
Address: 150 SOUTHAMPTON ROW, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1B 5AN
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 02078 377143
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WC1A 2SE
OPTICAL EXPRESS [SHAFTSBURY AVENUE]
Address: 219-229 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2H 8EJ
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
DAVID CLULOW OPTICIANS (COVENT GARDEN)
Address: 6 NEAL STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2H 9LY
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
OPERA OPERA OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 98 LONG ACRE, COXENT GARDEN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2E 9NR
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
HODD,BARNES & DICKINS (HOLBURN)
Address: 94 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1V 6LF
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (TOTTENHAM COURT RD, LONDON)
Address: UNIT 6, 6-17 TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1T 1BG
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (TOTTENHAM COURT RD, LONDON)
Address: 16-17 TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1T 1BE
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WC1A 2SE
MUSEUM PRACTICE
Address: 58 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1B 3BA
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74052739
COVENT GARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 47 SHORTS GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2H 9AA
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 020 73797209
GOWER STREET PRACTICE
Address: 20 GOWER STREET, LONDON, WC1E 6DP
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 020 76367628
RIDGMOUNT PRACTICE
Address: 8 RIDGMOUNT STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1E 7AA
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 020 73876306
GREAT CHAPEL STREET MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 4TH FLOOR, SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH, 1 FRITH STREET, LONDON, W1D 3HZ
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74379360
SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND CARE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, 30 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1D 3QS
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 020 75346570
Transport Links near WC1A 2SE
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WC1A 2SE
- Farringdon
Farringdon station, Cowcross Street, Farringdon, London, EC1M 6BYDistance: 1.10 milesDriving Time: 3.53 minutes - London Charing Cross
London Charing Cross station, The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2N 5HFDistance: 1.31 milesDriving Time: 4.32 minutes - London St Pancras International
London St. Pancras International st, Pancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QPDistance: 1.40 milesDriving Time: 4.12 minutes - London Kings Cross
London Kings Cross station, Euston Road, London, Greater London, N1 9ALDistance: 1.44 milesDriving Time: 4.16 minutes - London Euston
London Euston station, Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RTDistance: 1.60 milesDriving Time: 4.73 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WC1A 2SE
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WC1A 2SE
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WC1A 2SE Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Holborn and St. Pancras Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Keir Starmer |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WC1A 2SE Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Camden London Boro Council and the County Council is Greater London Authority Council.
Greater London Authority Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Camden London Boro Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Camden London Boro at the following link Camden London Boro.How much is the Council Tax?
Camden London Boro Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Camden London Boro charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the WC1A 2SE Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Camden council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries, local studies and archives - Camden CouncilHouse Sales in WC1A 2SE
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £835,000 | £835,000 | £835,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £775,000 | £775,000 | £775,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the WC1A 2SE Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WC1A 2SE Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Brunswick Centre, Camden, LONDON, WC1N 1AF | 0.76 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Islington, LONDON, W1A 1EX | 1.19 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, St. John Street, Islington, LONDON, EC1V 4DE | 1.71 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Marylebone High Street, Westminster, LONDON, W1U 4SD | 1.89 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Lower Marsh, Lambeth, LONDON, SE1 7AE | 2.03 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WC1A 2SE Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 117 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6PP | 0.21 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to 117 Kingsway |
| 1a-1b Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 1BA | 0.26 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to 1a-1b Tottenham Court Road |
| 17-21 Leicester Square, London West End, WC2H 7LE | 0.49 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to 17-21 Leicester Square |
| Charing Cross Station, London, WC2N 5HS | 0.65 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to Charing Cross Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Holborn, Camden, LONDON, WC1V 6JS | 0.24 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to McDonald's, High Holborn, Camden, LONDON, WC1V 6JS |
| McDonald's, Oxford Street, Westminster, LONDON, W1D 1AW | 0.27 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to McDonald's, Oxford Street, Westminster, LONDON, W1D 1AW |
| McDonald's, Cambridge Circus, Camden, LONDON, WC2H 8AA | 0.32 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to McDonald's, Cambridge Circus, Camden, LONDON, WC2H 8AA |
| McDonald's, Leicester Square, Westminster, LONDON, WC2H 7LU | 0.56 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to McDonald's, Leicester Square, Westminster, LONDON, WC2H 7LU |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Southampton Row, Camden, LONDON, WC1B 4AR | 0.22 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to KFC London - Southampton Row |
| KFC, Tottenham Court Road, Camden, LONDON, W1T 2HD | 0.46 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to KFC Tottenham Court Road |
| KFC, Fleet Street, City of London, LONDON, EC4Y 1HT | 0.78 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to KFC London - Fleet Street |
| KFC, Farringdon Road, Camden, LONDON, EC1M 3JB | 0.83 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to KFC London - Farringdon Road |
| KFC, Gray's Inn Road, Camden, LONDON, WC1X 8PX | 0.90 miles | Directions from WC1A 2SE to KFC London - Kings Cross |