london WC1E Postcodes

London (WC1E)

The WC1E postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 291 individual postcodes.

There are 2 electoral wards in the WC1E postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Camden Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 35% of people in WC1E 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 WC1E are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

WC1E postcode is a postcode sector in the London post town, covering parts of Holborn, Camden and Finsbury in the London Borough of Camden. It is bounded to the west and east by the WC1 postcode sectors and is the geographically smallest postcode sector in the UK.

The postcode sector is approximately 0.69 square miles and includes most of Bloomsbury, the area traditionally known for its educational and cultural institutions. Bloomsbury Square, The Foundling Museum, Senate House and the Wellcome Trust can all be found within WC1E.

The area also has a combination of commercial, cultural and residential development. Holborn station, Russel Square, the British Museum, the University of London Senate House, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and a number of medical facilities are located in the area.

Well-known corporate entities have a presence too, such as publishers MacMillan, and the media conglomerate Time Warner.

Additionally, existing in the postcode is a diverse range of independent restaurants, bars, galleries, sidewalk cafes and retailers; providing an eclectic mix of cuisine, culture and shopping.

The area takes up the majority of the eastern part of the London Borough of Camden and has a number of parks within its boundaries, such as Goodenough College, Museum Street and Coram's Fields, as well as London's oldest public garden, Gray's Inn Square.

The postcode is made up of the following post towns: London, Camden, Bloomsbury and Holborn. It is easy to access by public transport, with the Piccadilly, Northern, Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines all running through the area. In addition, there are several bus routes within the postcode.

According to ONS data, the population is relatively affluent with a median disposable income per household of £57,216 in 2018. The left wing political party, ‘The Bloomsbury Association' has a notable presence within the postcode.

WC1E postcode is a vibrant and diverse area in London that brings together both residential, commercial and cultural activities within an incredibly accessible postcode.

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