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This is a profile for the central postcode in London which is WC2B 5PS. Neighbourhood profiles vary significantly from postcode to postcode.

Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will live in multi-ethnic purpose built estates.

Neighbourhoods fitting this profile are mostly found in Inner London, in areas such as Southwark, Hackney, Lambeth and Tower Hamlets. There are also similar areas in central Glasgow.

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Schools

Find out the performance data, locations and contact details of your local schools. All the vital information you need to help make educational decisions for your children.
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Crime

The Metropolitan Police force is responsible for policing the Camden Council local authority area.
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Council tax

The average council tax per household in Camden council is £1,331.00, compared to an average in England of £1,278.93.
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Local news

Rail line hit by driver shortage

08/11/2009 01:23:25

The rail service on an entire route into London's Kings Cross station is cancelled for the day because there are not enough drivers.
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Teenager arrested in murder probe

07/11/2009 12:02:39

A 19-year-old man is arrested over the murder of a 22-year-old man in south-east London earlier this week.
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Muggers attack two-year-old girl

07/11/2009 11:42:02

A woman and her two-year-old daughter are attacked during an attempted robbery in north-west London.
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East London bus drivers to strike

06/11/2009 21:33:56

Thousands of bus drivers in east London are expected to stage a 24-hour strike from Monday over a pay dispute.
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Cash prize to tempt shoppers

07/11/2009 11:33:52

A new campaign is hoping to tempt more shoppers in north London to use independent shops by enticing them with £1,000.
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Charge over teenager river death

07/11/2009 14:29:51

A man is charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a teenage girl died during floods in September 2008.
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Queen at remembrance event

07/11/2009 20:40:09

The Queen is attending the Royal Festival of Remembrance to commemorate those who gave their lives for their country.
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Tell us a story

01/07/2003 13:27:16

How to contact BBC News Interactive's London team
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More news sites

19/10/2004 09:56:40

Links to other local news internet sites in London
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Weekend guide

05/11/2009 19:35:10

Tips to help you get the best out of your weekend in the city
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Tube Stations

St John's Wood (0.54 miles away), Jubilee

Chalk Farm (0.66 miles away), Northern

Swiss Cottage (0.73 miles away), Jubilee

Camden Town (0.87 miles away), Northern

Belsize Park (0.94 miles away), Northern

Railway Stations

South Hampstead (0.84 miles away), London Overground

Kentish Town West (0.95 miles away), London Overground

London Marylebone (0.99 miles away), Chiltern Railways

Camden Road (1.06 miles away), London Overground

London Euston (1.21 miles away), Network Rail

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