london WC2E Postcodes

London (WC2E)

The WC2E postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 566 individual postcodes.

There are 1 electoral wards in the WC2E 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 WC2E 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 WC2E are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

WC2E is a postcode district located in Central London. It is one of two postcode districts in the WC (West Central) postal area, the other being WC2H. The postcode covers the Covent Garden and Strand areas of the City of Westminster, and borders the City of London to the east.

The postcode district includes a number of prominent London landmarks, such as Covent Garden Market, the London Transport Museum, Somerset House, the London College of Fashion and the Royal Opera House. It is also bordered by Holborn to the north, Charing Cross and Embankment to the south, Soho and Fitzrovia to the east, and Bloomsbury to the west.

The district is also home to some of London's best-known store fronts, such as Liberty, Daunt Books and Neal's Yard Remedies, and a number of cinemas, theatres, restaurants, bars and pubs. Other areas include the tumultuous Seven Dials, the bustling Leicester Square and its host of cinemas, the West End's theatres and the world-renowned Covent Garden Piazza.

The estimated average house price in WC2E was £1,541,000 in 2017, making it one of the most expensive postcodes in the UK, and considerably pricier than the national average of £233,747. The WC2E postcode also includes some of the most highly rated schools in London, such as the Covent Garden Church of England Primary School and City of Westminster College.

WC2E is well-connected to the rest of London, with four tube stations (Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Holborn and Temple) within the boundaries of the postcode. In addition, Charing Cross overground station and Embankment and Waterloo mainline stations are in close proximity. Bus routes provide access to the surrounding areas, as well as to transport hubs within the city, and two Santander bike hire locations are located in the district.

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