WC2A 2AE is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WC2A) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2AE) 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 WC which means London - WC.
- Postal District. In our case WC2A.
- Postal Sector. In our case WC2B 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AE.
The regional mail center for the post area WC 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 WC2A 2AE postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WC2A 2AE postcode have the street address of Houghton Street
It is situated within the post town of LONDON within the old postal county of Middlesex.
WC2A 2AE is within Strand.
According to our data WC2A 2AE is a commercial postcode.
The WC2A 2AE postcode area is composed of 0% residential properties, 1.07% commercial properties, and 98.93% public properties.
None Domestic Buildings in WC2A 2AE fall under these categories: Education.
Education include Old Building London School Of Economics Political Science, and The Old Theatre London School Of Economics Political Science, Houghton Street.
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Map of the WC2A 2AE Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 0% |
| Commercial | 1.07% |
| Public | 98.93% |
Telephone Area Code for WC2A 2AE
The telephone area code for WC2A 2AE is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for WC2A 2AE
| Latitude | 51.5141140692 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.11697122904 |
Schools within a five minute drive of WC2A 2AE Postcode
England Secondary Schools
London Nautical School
Address: London Nautical School, 61 Stamford Street, Waterloo, London, SE1 9NA
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 02079286801
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
Address: Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ, 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent, London, NW1 1LY
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 02073873856
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: 0.49 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: 0.55 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: 0.12 miles
Contact: 02030969745
Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School
Address: Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School, Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UN
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact:
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Address: Christopher Hatton Primary School, 38 Laystall Street, London, EC1R 4PQ
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 02072784500
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Address: St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Macklin Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5NA
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 02072427712
Argyle Primary School
Address: Argyle Primary School, Tonbridge Street, London, WC1H 9EG
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 02078374590
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: 0.51 miles
Contact: 02072696000
City Lit
Address: City Lit, Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 4BA
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: 02072429872
Capital City College Group
Address: Capital City College Group, 211 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8RA
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 02079634181
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WC2A 2AE
SARDINIA HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4TH FLOOR, SARDINIA HOUSE, 52 LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS, LONDON, WC2A 3LZ
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
SARDINIA HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: SARDINIA HOUSE, 52 LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS, LONDON, WC2A 3LZ
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 45 ESSEX STREET, LONDON, WC2R 3JF
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
BELL YARD DENTAL
Address: 7 BELL YARD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2A 2JR
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
BUPA HEALTH AND DENTAL CENTRE (CHANCERY LANE)
Address: 123 CHANCERY LANE, LONDON, WC2A 1PP
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (HIGH HOLBORN)
Address: 79-80 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, WC1V 6LS
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WC2A 2AE
BOOTS
Address: 129-133 KINGSWAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2B 6NH
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72428897
ESSENTIALS PHARMACY
Address: 169 DRURY LANE, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2B 5QA
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74048808
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 232 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1V 7EG
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74049712
BOOTS
Address: 105-109 STRAND, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2R 0AA
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 02075 890292
BOOTS
Address: 107-115 LONG ACRE, LONDON, WC2E 9NT
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 02073 795875
KERRS CHEMIST
Address: 41 BLOOMSBURY WAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1A 2SA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74058870
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WC2A 2AE
OBHRAI & SON LTD
Address: 146 STRAND, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2R 1JA
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (STRAND, LONDON)
Address: 114 STRAND, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2R 0AG
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
HODD,BARNES & DICKINS (HOLBURN)
Address: 94 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1V 6LF
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
WHITBY + CO
Address: 29 FLEET STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC4Y 1AA
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
CITY OPTICIANS
Address: 75 CHANCERY LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2A 1AA
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
OPERA OPERA OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 98 LONG ACRE, COXENT GARDEN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2E 9NR
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WC2A 2AE
ST PHILIPS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: TOWER 3, 2ND FLOOR CLEMENTS INN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2A 2AZ
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 020 76115131
KINGS COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 3RD FLOOR, BUSH HOUSE, SOUTH EAST WING, 300 STRAND, LONDON, WC2B 4PJ
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: tel: 020 78482613
COVENT GARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 47 SHORTS GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2H 9AA
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 020 73797209
MUSEUM PRACTICE
Address: 58 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1B 3BA
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74052739
HOLBORN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 64-66 LAMBS CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1N 3NA
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 020 30770044
GRAY'S INN ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 77 GRAY'S INN ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1X 8TS
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74059360
Motorway Junctions near WC2A 2AE
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WC2A 2AE
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WC2A 2AE Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Cities of London and Westminster Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Nickie Aiken |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the WC2A 2AE Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is City of Westminster 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.
City of Westminster London Boro Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for City of Westminster London Boro at the following link City of Westminster London Boro.How much is the Council Tax?
City of Westminster 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 City of Westminster 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 WC2A 2AE Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Westminster council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Westminster libraries and archivesPostcodes near the WC2A 2AE Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WC2A 2AE Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Islington, LONDON, W1A 1EX | 1.21 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Brunswick Centre, Camden, LONDON, WC1N 1AF | 1.22 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, St. John Street, Islington, LONDON, EC1V 4DE | 1.49 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Lower Marsh, Lambeth, LONDON, SE1 7AE | 1.51 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Cherry Tree Walk, Islington, LONDON, EC1Y 8NX | 1.90 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WC2A 2AE Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 117 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6PP | 0.23 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to 117 Kingsway |
| Charing Cross Station, London, WC2N 5HS | 0.53 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to Charing Cross Station |
| 17-21 Leicester Square, London West End, WC2H 7LE | 0.58 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to 17-21 Leicester Square |
| 1a-1b Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 1BA | 0.62 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to 1a-1b Tottenham Court Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Holborn, Camden, LONDON, WC1V 6JS | 0.28 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to McDonald's, High Holborn, Camden, LONDON, WC1V 6JS |
| McDonald's, Holborn, City of London, LONDON, EC1N 2LL | 0.37 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to McDonald's, Holborn, City of London, LONDON, EC1N 2LL |
| McDonald's, Strand, Westminster, LONDON, WC2N 5HY | 0.49 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to McDonald's, Strand, Westminster, LONDON, WC2N 5HY |
| McDonald's, Cambridge Circus, Camden, LONDON, WC2H 8AA | 0.52 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to McDonald's, Cambridge Circus, Camden, LONDON, WC2H 8AA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fleet Street, City of London, LONDON, EC4Y 1HT | 0.40 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to KFC London - Fleet Street |
| KFC, Southampton Row, Camden, LONDON, WC1B 4AR | 0.43 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to KFC London - Southampton Row |
| KFC, Farringdon Road, Camden, LONDON, EC1M 3JB | 0.63 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to KFC London - Farringdon Road |
| KFC, Tottenham Court Road, Camden, LONDON, W1T 2HD | 0.87 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to KFC Tottenham Court Road |
| KFC, Gray's Inn Road, Camden, LONDON, WC1X 8PX | 1.14 miles | Directions from WC2A 2AE to KFC London - Kings Cross |