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WC2R Postcode


WC2R is one of 14 WC Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London

The postcode district is located in the WC London - WC postal area , WC2R has a population of 354 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.

The area of the district is 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers or 51.05 acres).

A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of WC2R. If you would like anything added, please contact us.

Map of the WC2R postcode
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Map of the WC2R Postcode District

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Where is the WC2R District?

To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.

Nearest Towns to WC2R

Town Distance (miles) Direction
City of Westminster 0.80 SSW
City of London 1.11 ENE
Chigwell 11.20 NE
Borehamwood 12.16 NNW
Ewell 12.54 SSW
Waltham Cross 12.61 NNE
Loughton 12.78 NE
Potters Bar 13.14 NNW
Waltham Abbey 13.42 NNE
Banstead 13.61 SSW
Cheshunt 13.62 NNE
Epsom 13.90 SSW
Bushey 14.09 NW
Warlingham 14.16 S
Sunbury-on-Thames 14.48 WSW
Esher 14.53 SW
Radlett 14.76 NW
Swanley 14.79 ESE
Watford 15.58 NW
Walton-on-Thames 15.65 SW

The post town for this district is LONDON.

Postcode Information for District WC2R (Total Geographical Postcodes: 112)

Location Post Town Sector Number of
Postcodes
Westminster LONDON WC2R 0 59
Westminster LONDON WC2R 1 24
Westminster LONDON WC2R 3 15
Westminster LONDON WC2R 2 9
Islington LONDON WC2R 1 2
Islington LONDON WC2R 0 2
Islington LONDON WC2R 3 1

Retail and Shopping in WC2R

Street Town Locality Number of Shops Central Postcode View on Google Maps
STRAND LONDON 101 WC2R 0LS View on Google Maps

The primary settlement in the WC2R postcode district is Islington, located in the county of Greater London. Other significant settlements in the district include Westminster, also located in Greater London. The most significant post town in the district is London.

When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the City of Westminster London Boro (102 postal codes), and finally, the Islington London Boro area (5 postal codes).

The WC2R postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.

The postcode area has a boundary with Tidal Thames.

The WC2R Postcode shares a border with WC2A (LONDON), WC2N (LONDON) and WC2E (LONDON, COVENT GARDEN).

Postcode Sectors

Postcode Sectors in the WC2R District

map showing postcode sectors within the WC2R district
WC2R 0WC2R 1WC2R 2WC2R 3
Where the WC2R postcode district lies within the wider  postcode area
Where the WC2R postcode district lies within the wider postcode area
Map Showing Location of the WC2R postcode Sector
Where is the Postal District?
A word cloud for the WC2R postcode
A word cloud showing place names in the postal district
Map of the district

Dentists in the WC2R District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Your Dental Practice 45 ESSEX STREET , LONDON , WC2R 3JF GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE

Doctors in the WC2R District

No Doctors found in this district.


Chemists in the WC2R District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Boots 105-109 STRAND , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , WC2R 0AA PHARMACY
2 Boots 426-427 STRAND , LONDON , WC2R 0QE PHARMACY

Opticians in the WC2R District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 BOOTS OPTICIANS (THE STRAND, LONDON) 428 THE STRAND , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , WC2R 0QE OPTICAL SITE
2 OBHRAI & SON LTD 146 STRAND , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , WC2R 1JA OPTICAL SITE
3 SPECSAVERS (STRAND, LONDON) 114 STRAND , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , WC2R 0AG OPTICAL SITE

Stations in the Sector

No stations found in this postcode district.

Accessable Motorway Junctions

M4 J2

Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.39

Average Driving Distance: 8.43

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 110

M1 J1

Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.22

Average Driving Distance: 7.71

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 110

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Weather Forecast for London

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 7.00%E 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00%ENE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 3.00%N 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00%NW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 4.00%W 7 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 1.00%WSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 1.00%WSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 5.00%W 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 2.00%W 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%W 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 1.00%WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 0.00%W 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00%WSW 4 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 5.00%SW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00%SSE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rainLight rain4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 42.00%SSE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 76.00%SSE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 85.00%S 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 89.00%S 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 90.00%SSW 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 88.00%SSW 20 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light rainLight rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 64.00%SSW 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 61.00%SSW 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 84.00%SSW 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 80.00%SSW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 80.00%SW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 75.00%SW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 54.00%SW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rainLight rain12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 49.00%SW 11 mph

Neighbouring Postcode Districts

Royal Mail Delivery and Sorting Offices
Postal Sector Delivery Office
Postcode Format
WC2R - X X X
WC2R Space Numeric Letter Letter

Tourist Attractions

We found 2 visitor attractions.

The Courtauld Gallery
Museums & Art Galleries
Museum and / or Art Gallery
View The Courtauld Gallery on Google Maps
Somerset House
Historic Properties
Historic House / House and Garden / Palace
View Somerset House on Google Maps

Street List for the WC2R District

Current Monthly Rental Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
£2,817 £2,817 £2,817
1 £2,492 £4,767 £3,791
2 £4,333 £18,417 £6,856
3 £5,850 £12,567 £7,965

Current House Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
£850,000 £1,075,000 £962,500
1 £770,000 £1,680,000 £1,289,929
2 £1,150,000 £3,200,000 £2,125,176
3 £2,400,000 £6,500,000 £3,953,571
4 £5,450,000 £5,450,000 £5,450,000

Estate Agents

LogoNameBrand NameAddressContact Number
JLL The City, Central LondonThe City, Central LondonJLLThe Walbrook Building, 25 Walbrook, London, EC4N 8AF020 3889 9029
Life Residential Nine Elms Riverside Office - LettingsNine Elms Riverside Office - LettingsLife ResidentialUnit 11 Flagstaff House, St. George Wharf, London, SW8 2LZ020 3869 5749
Foxtons West EndWest EndFoxtons137 - 144 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6PL020 3834 7964
Prime London Central LondonCentral LondonPrime LondonPalace View, 131 Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7BT020 3840 3329
CBRE Residential West EndWest EndCBRE Residential5th Floor 22 Long Acre London WC2E 9LY020 3835 6483

Yearly House Price Averages for the District

Type of Property 2018 Average 2018 Sales 2017 Average 2017 Sales 2016 Average 2016 Sales 2015 Average 2015 Sales
Detached £00 £00 £00 £00
Semi-Detached £00 £00 £00 £00
Terraced £1,427,0002 £1,800,0001 £00 £00
Flats £2,374,20684 £2,457,282160 £1,391,97722 £1,876,17614