Postcodes, Boroughs and Areas in London:
Why are Postcodes in London so important?
A postcode links an address to a mailing area. The postcodes in the UK are usually displayed as a group of letters and numbers. In the first part the post code, the first two letters indicated the area/city and the numbers indicate the address. In the second part of the postcode, the letters and numbers focus on a more specific location in a way which indicates a pin pointed location of the address (for example, which part of the street and on which side of the road is the building located).
In London, the first two letters of the postcode refer to the main areas of London (North, South, East London, West London, etc.). To better divide the more populated area in London, some postcode areas have an additional letter following the original postcode area letters, allowing for a better delivery of mail.
What are Boroughs? London is divided into boroughs, each made up of several smaller areas called “wards”, which are often grouped together and labeled after the nearest rail or tube line.
So what are Boroughs in London?
London is divided into boroughs, each made up of several smaller areas called “wards”, which are often grouped together and labeled after the nearest rail or tube line. A Borough often covers several postcode areas, but while the postcode areas are used as a tool for mailing purposes, the Boroughs are used as a way to define boundaries for local government and administrative purposes.
Being an enormous city, London is divided to boroughs and districts. Greater London is the top-level administrative division of England covering London. It is divided into 32 separate London boroughs, each governed by a London borough council, and the City of London, which has a unique government. (total 33 boroughs). The 33 boroughs of London are divided into 14 Inner London boroughs and 19 Outer London boroughs.
The importance of knowing in which Borough you live is that it relates to every day administrative issues such as Council tax, waste disposal, Libraries, schools, etc.
What are the main Areas of London?
London is divided to several main geographical areas, each one contains its corresponding Boroughs, Wards and postal codes.
Areas in London, UK
Central London: Central London contains the city of London, which is the financial and business centre of the capital. Referred to as “The Square Mile”, it is also the smallest and oldest boroughs in London. As the capital’s central financial area, most of the population in this borough is combined of local and expatriate professionals. Rich in history and cultural monuments, the city of London offers many tourists locations such as St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Barbican centre.
City of London local council website: http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Main stations in City of London: Liverpool Street, Blackfriars, Bank, Barbican, Cannon Street, Moorgate, St Paul’s, Fenchurch Street, Aldgate.
North London: North London (N postcode area) includes areas in the London boroughs of Hackney, Islington, Camden, Barnet, Haringey and Enfield. The pastoral villages of north London present a more relaxed atmosphere than the rhythm of the capital, while Camden offers a more bohemian surroundings. North London is rich in historic monuments and museums alongside many bars, restaurants across the borough of Islington.
South East London: South East London (SE postcode area) is one of the most cultural rich areas in London, this area is filled with renowned art galleries, theaters and museums.
South West London: South West London (SW postcode area) is the only area of South London which covers both banks of the River Thames. A prominent area in the capital within its borders reside the Houses of Parliament, Whitehall and Westminster Village.
London’s West End: West London (W postcode area) covers part of the city centre of London and part of west London. A very popular area with tourists, the West End is Filled with many of London’s major theatres, fashionable surroundings, markets and fine restaurants. Within its borders reside the popular and famous Oxford Circus and Bond Street, the trendy Soho and the attractions of Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden as well as the upper class areas of Chelsea, Notting Hill and Kensington.
East London: East London (E postcode area) is a large area covering Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Newham, Southwark, Camden, Hackney, Docklands and Whitechapel. This area of London is rapidly becoming a popular visited destination, partly due to it being the a centre for fashion, art and music, and the trendy Shoreditch and Hackney areas. Being less “touristic” in nature than some of the parts of London which are considered more central, East London offers an experience of a more authentic London.
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