WC2B 5RX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WC2B) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5RX) 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 WC2B.
- Postal Sector. In our case WC2B 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RX.
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 WC2B 5RX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WC2B 5RX postcode have the street address of Drury Lane
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 10 individuals call the WC2B 5RX postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of LONDON within the old postal county of Middlesex.
WC2B 5RX is within Covent Garden.
Our data shows that WC2B 5RX is a residential postcode.
The WC2B 5RX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WC2B 5RX are flats. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are unknown, semi-detached, detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in WC2B 5RX are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the WC2B 5RX Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WC2B 5RX
The telephone area code for WC2B 5RX is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for WC2B 5RX
| Latitude | 51.5141531803 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.12165363368 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WC2B 5RX
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Weather Forecast for WC2B 5RX
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 54.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 83.00% | NE 9 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 7.0°C) | 83.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 90.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 80.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 81.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 57.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | 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 | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | S 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°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 | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WC2B 5RX Postcode?
Download Speeds For WC2B 5RX
| Average Mbps | 21.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 22.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 24.380 |
WC2B 5RX has an average download speed of 21.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
400 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (46,772) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,137,469) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WC2B 5RX
| Average Mbps | 1.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.270 |
WC2B 5RX has an average upload speed of 1.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,807 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
2% of postcodes (24,916) have slower upload speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,156,918) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WC2B 5RX Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Oasis Academy South Bank
Address: Oasis Academy South Bank, 75 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HS
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 02079214200
London Nautical School
Address: London Nautical School, 61 Stamford Street, Waterloo, London, SE1 9NA
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 02079286801
England Primary Schools
Friars Primary Foundation School
Address: Friars Primary Foundation School, Webber Street, Blackfriars, London, SE1 0RF
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 02072071807
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Alban's Church of England Primary School, Baldwins Gardens, Holborn, London, EC1N 7SD
Distance: 0.61 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: 0.59 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: 0.09 miles
Contact: 02030969745
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Address: St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Macklin Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5NA
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: 02072427712
Oasis Academy Johanna
Address: Oasis Academy Johanna, Johanna Street, Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7RH
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 02079285814
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Address: Christopher Hatton Primary School, 38 Laystall Street, London, EC1R 4PQ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 02072784500
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: 0.46 miles
Contact: 02072696000
City Lit
Address: City Lit, Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 4BA
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: 02072429872
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WC2B 5RX
COVENT GARDEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 61G ODHAMS WALK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2H 9SD
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
SARDINIA HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4TH FLOOR, SARDINIA HOUSE, 52 LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS, LONDON, WC2A 3LZ
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
SARDINIA HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: SARDINIA HOUSE, 52 LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS, LONDON, WC2A 3LZ
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
THE COVENT GARDEN DENTAL SPA
Address: 15 GRAPE STREET, LONDON, WC2H 8DR
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
SMILEPOD HOLBORN
Address: 16 PROCTER STREET, LONDON, WC1V 6NX
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
FOREST AND RAY DENTAL
Address: 8F GILBERT PLACE, LONDON, WC1A 2JD
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://FOREST-RAY.COM
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WC2B 5RX
ESSENTIALS PHARMACY
Address: 169 DRURY LANE, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2B 5QA
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74048808
BOOTS
Address: 107-115 LONG ACRE, LONDON, WC2E 9NT
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 02073 795875
BOOTS
Address: 129-133 KINGSWAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2B 6NH
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72428897
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 232 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1V 7EG
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74049712
BOOTS
Address: 105-109 STRAND, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2R 0AA
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 02075 890292
KERRS CHEMIST
Address: 41 BLOOMSBURY WAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1A 2SA
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74058870
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WC2B 5RX
OPERA OPERA OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 98 LONG ACRE, COXENT GARDEN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2E 9NR
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
DAVID CLULOW OPTICIANS (COVENT GARDEN)
Address: 6 NEAL STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2H 9LY
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LTD (LONG ACRE)
Address: 107-115 LONG ACRE, LONDON, WC2E 9NT
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
OBHRAI & SON LTD
Address: 146 STRAND, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2R 1JA
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (STRAND, LONDON)
Address: 114 STRAND, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2R 0AG
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
A&T EARLHAM
Address: 10 EARLHAM STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2H 9LN
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WC2B 5RX
COVENT GARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 47 SHORTS GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2H 9AA
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: tel: 020 73797209
KINGS COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 3RD FLOOR, BUSH HOUSE, SOUTH EAST WING, 300 STRAND, LONDON, WC2B 4PJ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 020 78482613
ST PHILIPS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: TOWER 3, 2ND FLOOR CLEMENTS INN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC2A 2AZ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 020 76115131
MUSEUM PRACTICE
Address: 58 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1B 3BA
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74052739
GREAT CHAPEL STREET MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 4TH FLOOR, SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH, 1 FRITH STREET, LONDON, W1D 3HZ
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74379360
SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND CARE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, 30 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1D 3QS
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 020 75346570
Transport Links near WC2B 5RX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WC2B 5RX
- London Charing Cross
London Charing Cross station, The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2N 5HFDistance: 0.95 milesDriving Time: 3.17 minutes - City Thameslink
City Thameslink station, Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7JHDistance: 1.05 milesDriving Time: 3.38 minutes - London Blackfriars
London Blackfriars station, Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4DYDistance: 1.19 milesDriving Time: 3.82 minutes - Farringdon
Farringdon station, Cowcross Street, Farringdon, London, EC1M 6BYDistance: 1.22 milesDriving Time: 3.91 minutes - London Waterloo
London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SWDistance: 1.59 milesDriving Time: 5.13 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WC2B 5RX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WC2B 5RX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WC2B 5RX 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 WC2B 5RX 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 WC2B 5RX 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 archivesHouse Sales in WC2B 5RX
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £1,330,000 | £1,330,000 | £1,330,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £820,000 | £820,000 | £820,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £775,000 | £775,000 | £775,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the WC2B 5RX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WC2B 5RX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Brunswick Centre, Camden, LONDON, WC1N 1AF | 1.13 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Islington, LONDON, W1A 1EX | 1.33 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Lower Marsh, Lambeth, LONDON, SE1 7AE | 1.60 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to Iceland |
| Waitrose, St. John Street, Islington, LONDON, EC1V 4DE | 1.72 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Marylebone High Street, Westminster, LONDON, W1U 4SD | 2.19 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WC2B 5RX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 117 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6PP | 0.19 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to 117 Kingsway |
| 17-21 Leicester Square, London West End, WC2H 7LE | 0.40 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to 17-21 Leicester Square |
| 1a-1b Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 1BA | 0.43 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to 1a-1b Tottenham Court Road |
| Charing Cross Station, London, WC2N 5HS | 0.44 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to Charing Cross Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Holborn, Camden, LONDON, WC1V 6JS | 0.28 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to McDonald's, High Holborn, Camden, LONDON, WC1V 6JS |
| McDonald's, Cambridge Circus, Camden, LONDON, WC2H 8AA | 0.32 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to McDonald's, Cambridge Circus, Camden, LONDON, WC2H 8AA |
| McDonald's, Strand, Westminster, LONDON, WC2N 5HY | 0.39 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to McDonald's, Strand, Westminster, LONDON, WC2N 5HY |
| McDonald's, Oxford Street, Westminster, LONDON, W1D 1AW | 0.43 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to McDonald's, Oxford Street, Westminster, LONDON, W1D 1AW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Southampton Row, Camden, LONDON, WC1B 4AR | 0.38 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to KFC London - Southampton Row |
| KFC, Fleet Street, City of London, LONDON, EC4Y 1HT | 0.60 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to KFC London - Fleet Street |
| KFC, Tottenham Court Road, Camden, LONDON, W1T 2HD | 0.70 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to KFC Tottenham Court Road |
| KFC, Farringdon Road, Camden, LONDON, EC1M 3JB | 0.79 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to KFC London - Farringdon Road |
| KFC, Gray's Inn Road, Camden, LONDON, WC1X 8PX | 1.12 miles | Directions from WC2B 5RX to KFC London - Kings Cross |