london WC1X Postcodes

London (WC1X)

The WC1X postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 654 individual postcodes.

There are 5 electoral wards in the WC1X postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Islington Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 31% of people in WC1X 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 WC1X are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

WC1X is a postcode in the London district and covers the areas of Bloomsbury, Holborn and Clerkenwell. The postcode area was introduced by the Royal Mail in 1917, and covers an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. The area has some of the oldest streets in the capital, with many of the names still in use today, such as Great Russell Street.

The area is well connected with respect to public transport, being serviced by five London Underground stations, three of which lie within the postcode district. These are: Goodge Street, Tottenham Court Road, and Chancery Lane. Furthermore, the local area has a number of bus services for travelling across London and beyond, with many routes passing through the local area.

A number of notable features and landmarks exist within the postcode district, such as the British Museum, the Royal Court, and the British Library. Numerous places of worship can also be found in the local area, including the Foundling Hospital Chapel, St Etheldreda's Church and St Sepulchre Church.

Schools in the local area include the Camden School for Girls, St Pancras Parish Church of England Primary School, St George's Catholic Primary School, and Barnard's Inn Primary School, amongst numerous others.

Shopping can be done at Russell Square Shopping Centre, though there are a number of smaller shops and eateries dotted around the postcode area, along with pubs and restaurants.

The local area is home to two parks, Coram's Fields and Russell Square. Coram's Fields is a seven-acre park with a number of play areas, animal enclosures, allotment gardens, sports courts and other attractions. Russell Square is one of the capital's royal parks and contains a garden, monument, fountain and other attractions.

WC1X is a culturally and historically rich postcode area that combines a range of attractions spanning shopping, gastronomy, parks and cultural sites. It is also well and conveniently serviced by London's public transport network, making it an ideal base from which to explore the rest of the capital.

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