The postcode NW8 8AL is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NW8 8AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
NW8 8AL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of NW8 8AL as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.
The closest road name to NW8 8AL is Ashmill Street which is centered 50 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Church Street Market Lisson Grove and is 168 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 284 m away at Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station The closest railway station is London Marylebone Rail Station, 330 m away.
The closest primary school to NW8 8AL (for ages 11 and under) is St Edward's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on September 12, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Francis Holland School.
The local pub for residents of NW8 8AL is Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) and is 2.24 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 30, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from EKook and is 2.33 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 71 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for NW8 8AL is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Westminster is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to NW8 8AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to NW8 8AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode NW8 8AL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from NW8 8AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 12, 2019) | 157 m |
| Abingdon House School | Special school | 5-19 | 161 m | |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 27, 2019) | 188 m |
| Ark King Solomon Academy | Academy | 2-18 | Outstanding (May 15, 2013) | 204 m |
| Gateway Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 272 m | |
| Unity Girls High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 380 m |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 430 m |
| International Community School | Independent school | 3-19 | 569 m | |
| Francis Holland School | Independent school | 11-18 | 574 m | |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 726 m |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School | Independent school | 10-16 | 732 m | |
| Wetherby Preparatory School | Independent school | 8-13 | 835 m | |
| St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-7 | Good (May 17, 2018) | 882 m |
| Halcyon London International School | Independent school | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 916 m |
| The St Marylebone CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 2, 2014) | 1.09 km |
| Barrow Hill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.11 km |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 21, 2010) | 1.15 km |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.35 km | |
| Abercorn School | Independent school | 2-13 | 1.37 km | |
| Robinsfield Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 1.38 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NW8 8AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIREST SIGNATURE-COMPASS GROUP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 2.16 km | |
| Cotton Rooms Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2019 | 2.19 km | |
| Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2017 | 2.24 km | |
| Harley Street At University | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2019 | 2.27 km | |
| Interserve FM | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2019 | 2.27 km | |
| Normans News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 2.27 km | |
| Dr Coffee Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 18, 2019 | 2.27 km | |
| Just Hospitality | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2018 | 2.28 km | |
| George Farha Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 20, 2020 | 2.28 km | |
| The Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 16, 2019 | 2.3 km | |
| Hub By Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2018 | 2.31 km | |
| Mari Vanna | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 23, 2022 | 2.33 km | |
| Co. | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 2.33 km | |
| EKook | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 2.33 km | |
| Osteria Romana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 2.33 km | |
| Caffe Presto | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 5, 2019 | 2.34 km | |
| Marlborough Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2019 | 2.34 km | |
| Patisserie Valerie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2019 | 2.34 km | |
| Planet Organic | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 23, 2017 | 2.34 km | |
| S & S Newsmart | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 3, 2018 | 2.34 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NW8 8AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Church Street Market Lisson Grove | 168 m | |
| Rossmore Road Lisson Grove | 187 m | |
| Rossmore Road Lisson Grove | 222 m | |
| Church Street Market Lisson Grove | 245 m | |
| Old Marylebone Road | 280 m | |
| Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station | 284 m | |
| Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station | 312 m | |
| Marylebone Underground Station | 315 m | |
| London Marylebone Rail Station | 330 m | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 905 m | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 992 m | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.11 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.11 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.11 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.17 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.33 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.68 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NW8 8AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Paddington Green | 510 m | |
| The Fountains | 1.48 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 1.7 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 1.7 km | |
| The Long Water | 1.76 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 1.92 km | |
| The Serpentine | 1.96 km | |
| Round Pond | 2.18 km | |
| Portobello Dock | 3.27 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.27 km | |
| Holland Park | 3.35 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.37 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.39 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 3.86 km | |
| Hampstead Ponds | 3.95 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for NW8 8AL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 71 Mbps | 79.91 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.8 Mbps | 17.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 76.7 | 19.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for NW8 8AL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52287800 |
| Longitude | -0.16784100 |
| OS Easting | 527207 |
| OS Northing | 0182031 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Westminster North |
| Electoral Ward | Church Street |
| Local Authority District | Westminster |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London Central |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000033 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Westminster |
| Cancer Alliance | North West and South West London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
North West London Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North West London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Ethnicity central Group: Endeavouring ethnic mix Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professional service workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | City of Westminster BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33036703 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 009G |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B3 |