WC Postcode Area for the West Central London Region
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This section of the site is all about the WC Postcode area, also known as the West Central London Postal Area. Explore links to the next level to learn more about specific postcode districts such as WC1A.
Map of the WC West Central London Postcode
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Map of the WC West Central London Postcode Area
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Quick Facts about the WC Postcode
| Width from East to West | 1.20 mi |
| Height from North to South | 1.80 mi |
| Area of WC | 1.37 mi² |
| Maximum Width | 1.82 mi |
| Perimeter of Postcode Area | 7.18 mi |
| Number of Postcode Districts | 14 |
| Number of Postcode Sectors | 41 |
| Number of Post Towns | 1 |
| Number of Postcodes | 2,609 |
The WC postcode area represents a group of 14 postal districts in the West Central London area of the United Kingdom. The area code stands for the letters w and c in Western Central. The area has a population of 35,995 and covers an area of 3,434 hectares. Fun fact: 0.06% of the population of Great Britain lives in this area.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Greater London (97.91%), City and County of the City of London (2.09%).
Post Towns and Postcode Districts
Where is the WC Postcode Area?
The West Central London - WC Postcode is in the London Region of England.. The postal area borders the following neighbouring postal areas: SW - London - SW, SE - London - SE, NW - London - NW, EC - London - EC, W - London - W and N - London - N, It also borders The Tidal Thames,
How built up is the Postcode Area?
I've calculated the total area covered by building footprints within the postcode area.
By analyzing this against the total area, I've determined the percentage of the area that's developed, this will give you an idea of how urban or rural the postcode region is.
The higher the percentage the more urban the area is. For example the least urban district is WC1N and the most urban is WC1V.
| Postcode District | Total Area (m²) | Footprint Area (m²) | Built Percentage % |
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| WC1N | 414,032 | 232,231 | 56.09% |
| WC1H | 427,302 | 244,357 | 57.19% |
| WC1X | 545,750 | 314,624 | 57.65% |
| WC2N | 202,921 | 134,744 | 66.40% |
| WC1R | 114,858 | 77,153 | 67.17% |
| WC2A | 214,088 | 150,032 | 70.08% |
| WC2R | 206,659 | 150,699 | 72.92% |
| WC2H | 269,779 | 209,859 | 77.79% |
| WC1E | 242,820 | 200,239 | 82.46% |
| WC1B | 246,756 | 206,846 | 83.83% |
| WC1A | 89,906 | 77,732 | 86.46% |
| WC2B | 194,810 | 178,671 | 91.72% |
| WC2E | 153,871 | 160,640 | 104.40% |
| WC1V | 107,193 | 131,474 | 122.65% |
| Total | 3,430,745 (m²) | 2,469,301 (m²) | 71.98% |
A map showing the boundary of WC in relation to other areas
| Unit | Area² |
|---|---|
| Hectares | 3,434² |
| Miles | 13² |
| Feet | 369,632,326² |
| Kilometres | 34² |
Postal Delivery Offices Serving the Postcode Area
- Wc Delivery Office
Tourist Attractions within the Area
We found 12 visitor attractions within the West Central London postcode area
| Grant Museum of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy |
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| National Gallery |
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| National Portrait Gallery |
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| British in India Museum |
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| British Museum |
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| Foundling Museum |
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| London Transport Museum |
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| Library and Museum of Freemasonary |
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| The Courtauld Gallery |
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| Sir John Soane's Museum |
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| Somerset House |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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| The Charles Dickens Museum |
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Councils within the WC Area
