london WC1V Postcodes

London (WC1V)

The WC1V postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 401 individual postcodes.

There are 2 electoral wards in the WC1V postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Camden Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 44% of people in WC1V 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 WC1V are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

WC1V is a postcode for the London Borough of Camden in the United Kingdom. It covers Bloomsbury around the British Museum and the Inns of Court including Middle and Inner Temple which are home to barristers' chambers.

The WC1V area includes some of the historic squares of London: Great Ormond Street, Russell Square, Tavistock Square, Torrington Square and Woburn Square are all included. The postcode also covers Bedford Square, Kingsway, High Holborn, the University of London, Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, the London Palladium and Chancery Lane.

WC1V has some of the best-known academic establishments such as the University of London, SOAS and Birkbeck College. There are a number of museums as well including the British Museum, The Hunterian Museum, The Wellcome Trust and The Foundling Museum.

The West End of the postcode includes the theatres of Covent Garden and the bars, restaurants and shops of Great Russell Street, Tottenham Court Road and The Brunswick Centre. There are also a range of hotels in the area such as the Jury's Inn, The Exeter, Grange Holborn and The Royal National Hotel.

Within the area there are two tube stations at Russell Square and Holborn. These are located at the boundaries of the postcode and offer easy access to the rest of the city. There are a number of bus services running throughout the area. All of these services are managed by the London Transport Authority.

WC1V is a vibrant and historic residential area with many grand Georgian townhouses and mews. The Lord's Cricket Ground, London Zoo and Regent's Park are all within easy reach. It is a popular area for festivals and street food events and is known for its excellent range of independent, specialty shops and cafés.

The area also has some of the oldest and most beautiful parks and gardens in London. This includes Mecklenburg Square, Coram's Fields, Gordon Square and Bloomsbury Square, and some of the city's oldest tree-lined streets such as Mecklenburg Square and Bedford Square.

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