WC1A 1LY Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about WC1A 1LY postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

WC1A 1LY is a residential postcode in Camden, Greater London. WC1A 1LY postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, WC1A 1LY has 14 properties within its service area. WC1A 1LY is located in Bloomsbury, Camden region with center coordinates 51.51765400, -0.12519900.

The population of WC1A 1LY postcode is 21, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to WC postcode Area, WC1A District, and WC1A 1 postcode Sector.

Properties in WC1A 1LY area have been sold 17 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For WC1A 1LY Postcode
#House No/Name,
42-43 Museum Street , LONDON , WC1A 1LY

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 51.51765
Longitude -0.12520
Northing 181525
Easting 530180
Altitude 35 Meters
Grid Reference Code TQ301815
Plus Code 9C3XGV9F+3W
Distance To Sea 23.48 mi

WC1A 1LY postcode has center coordinates [51.51765,-0.12520]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 35 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #TQ301815 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in WC1A 1LY is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 6
Population 21
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
13788 / 24862
Census Output Area E00004559
Built Up Area Greater London
Built Up SubDivision Camden
Lower Layer Output Super Area Camden 028C
Middle Layer Output Super Area Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 55.46% of the people in WC1A 1LY is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area WC
Postcode District WC1A
Postcode Sector WC1A 1

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Greater London
District Camden
Ward Bloomsbury
Parish Camden, unparished area
Local Authority N/A
Constituency Holborn and St Pancras
Region London
ITL Level 2 Inner London - West
ITL Level 3 Camden and City of London

Amenities Available In WC1A 1LY


Work Place

Nearby Work Area London
Average Income £50200

Railway Station

Station Holborn
Distance To Station 0.23 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Metropolitan Police
Water Company Thames Water
Sewage Company N/A

Property Sales In WC1A 1LY


Address Property Type Price Date
43 MUSEUM STREET, LONDON, WC1A 1LY Terraced (Freehold) £450,000
£3,125,000
£3,125,000
£3,125,000
1997-05-12
2016-10-31
2016-10-31
2016-10-31
45 FLAT 1, MUSEUM STREET, LONDON, WC1A 1LY Flat / Maisonette (Leasehold) £160,000
£240,000
£375,000
£950,000
£849,950
£900,000
£601,000
1999-04-30
1999-07-20
2000-08-14
2011-06-21
2014-02-04
2015-04-01
2016-09-26
42 - 43, MUSEUM STREET, LONDON, WC1A 1LY Terraced (Freehold) £287,500
£3,125,000
2003-03-14
2016-10-31
47 FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS, MUSEUM STREET, LONDON, WC1A 1LY Flat / Maisonette (Leasehold) £1,240,000
£640,000
2015-04-01
2015-04-01
44 FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS, MUSEUM STREET, LONDON, WC1A 1LY Flat / Maisonette (Leasehold) £900,000
2015-04-01
43A MUSEUM STREET, LONDON, WC1A 1LY Flat / Maisonette (Leasehold) £2,637,500
2017-12-08

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 643286 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 606837 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 2006240 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 GBP

Public Transport Near WC1A 1LY


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Museum Street
Holborn
49.40 metres
Museum Street
BLOOMSBURY WAY, Holborn
60.41 metres
British Museum
GREAT RUSSELL STREET, Holborn
92.70 metres
New Oxford Street High Holborn
Holborn
120.54 metres
British Museum
GREAT RUSSELL STREET, Holborn
165.20 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Tottenham Court Road
Tottenham Court Road
401.66 metres
London Charing Cross Rail Station
Charing Cross
1.07 km
London Euston Rail Station
Euston
1.31 km
Farringdon Rail Station
Farringdon
1.42 km
Farringdon
Farringdon
1.44 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
Holborn Underground Station
TBA, Holborn
328.00 metres
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station
TBA, Tottenham Court Road
386.63 metres
Covent Garden Underground Station
TBA, Covent Garden
510.29 metres
Russell Square Underground Station
TBA, Russell Square
605.90 metres
Goodge Street Underground Station
TBA, Goodge Street
715.16 metres

Airports

Airport Location Distance
London City Airport
Silvertown
12.27 km
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 1
Heathrow Airport
23.22 km
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2
Heathrow Airport
23.25 km
London Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport
23.25 km
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
23.30 km

Ferry Ports

Port Location Distance
Savoy Pier
Victoria Embankment, Embankment
1.05 km
Embankment Pier
Victoria Embankment, Embankment
1.17 km
Festival Pier
Off Belvedere Road, South Bank
1.34 km
London Eye Waterloo Pier
Belvedere Road, Waterloo
1.61 km
Blackfriars Pier
Victoria Embankment, Blackfriars
1.78 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from WC1A 1LY
(In Meters)
W1T 7AF 317.59
W1T 7AQ 319.51
W1T 7LA 368.51
W1T 7RF 366.67
W1T 7RG 366.67
W1T 7RJ 353.71
W1T 7RQ 358.71
W1D 1AL 400.72
W1D 1AN 406.43
W1D 1AW 419.03

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in WC1A 1LY through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and WC1A 1LY just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in WC1A 1LY is 643286 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Camden, Greater London. View the map section for more details.

There are 6 properties in WC1A 1LY as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach WC1A 1LY follow this link.

42-43 Museum Street