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London (WC2B)
The WC2B postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 638 individual postcodes.
There are 3 electoral wards in the WC2B postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the City of London,Westminster Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 38% of people in WC2B are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of WC2B are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The WC2B postcode is located in the London district. It lies within the Westminster and City of London local government districts, and is within the City of London postcode area. This postcode is comprised of 3 postcode sectors and a total of 8 postcode district parts, mostly within the London Inner Ring.
The WC2B postcode traverses the centre of London, from the eastern end of Oxford Street down to St James' Park. It covers areas such as St James's, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Covent Garden, all popular tourist destinations located in the heart of the city. Postcode sectors WC2B 1, WC2B 2 and WC2B 3 are home to many luxurious stores, restaurants, theatres, museums, and landmarks.
Many famous institutions are also based here, ranging from Somerset House, National Gallery, Royal Opera House, St James's Palace, and the savoy theatre. The area is also home to The Lyceum, a former church dating back to 1772, as well as to popular hotels such as The London Marriott Hotel West India Quay and The Waldorf Hilton.
There are a number of tourist attractions to be found in the area, like The London Eye, The Royal Parks, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. For anyone looking to enjoy the city's nightlife, the West End is also within walking distance, featuring many bars and clubs, such as The London Dungeon, Heaven, and G-A-Y Late.
In terms of transport, the postcode is serviced by a number of Underground Tube stations, like Charing Cross, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, and Holborn, amongst many others. Outside of nearby tube stops, commuters are well-served by bus lines both within and outside of the region.
Demographics
Greater London
WC2B is located in the county of Greater London, in England.
Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.
Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | WC2B |
| Postal Town | London |
| MSOA Name | Westminster 018 |
| LSOA Name | Westminster 018B |
| County | Greater London |
| Region | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | City of London,Westminster |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
WC2B Electoral Wards
The postal region of WC2B, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 38% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.