Is WC1E in the Congestion Zone?
WC1E is on or near the boundary of the Congestion Charge Zone. Whether a charge applies depends on your exact route.
Is WC1E in the Congestion Charge Zone?
WC1E (Bloomsbury & Euston) sits on or near the boundary of the London Congestion Charge Zone. The centre of this postcode is approximately 0.2 miles from the CCZ boundary, meaning parts of WC1E may be inside the zone.
Whether the £15.00 daily charge applies depends on the exact street or address you are driving to within WC1E.
Why is WC1E on the boundary?
The CCZ boundary cuts through several London postcode districts rather than following postcode lines. Streets on one side of the boundary in WC1E are free from the charge, while streets just metres away may incur the full £15.00 daily charge.
How to check your exact route
Use the location checker or route checker above to verify whether your specific destination or journey crosses the CCZ boundary. You can also:
- Enter your exact street address into the checker
- Use TfL’s official congestion charge boundary map
CCZ operating hours
When the charge does apply, it operates on the following schedule:
- Monday to Friday: 7am – 6pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 12pm – 6pm
- Bank holidays: No charge
Paying the charge
If your journey does cross into the CCZ, you must pay the £15.00 daily charge by midnight on the day of travel. Sign up for Auto Pay to reduce this to £10.50/day.