Postcode NW8 8BB (Westminster)

Map showing NW8 8BB and nearby postcodes

The postcode NW8 8BB is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NW8 8BB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

NW8 8BB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 8BB as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to NW8 8BB is Penfold Place which is centered 93 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Edgware Road (Bakerloo line) Station and is 102 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 145 m away at Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station The closest railway station is London Marylebone Rail Station, 596 m away.

The closest primary school to NW8 8BB (for ages 11 and under) is Gateway Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Francis Holland School.

The local pub for residents of NW8 8BB is Paxton's Head Public House and is 2.31 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 16, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from EKook and is 2.23 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.

Policing for NW8 8BB is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Westminster is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to NW8 8BB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to NW8 8BB, and the approximate distance away.

Penfold Place 93 m
Corlett Street 95 m
Newcastle Place 113 m
Venables Street 144 m
Church Street 149 m
Penfold Street 156 m
Paddington Green 168 m
Church Street Estate 192 m
Burne Street 200 m
Marylebone Flyover 206 m
Boscobel Street 207 m
Broadley Street 212 m
Adpar Street 220 m
Lisson Street 232 m
Harbet Road 233 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode NW8 8BB

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from NW8 8BB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ark King Solomon Academy Outstanding
(May 15, 2013)
165 m
Unity Girls High School Good
(June 7, 2018)
185 m
Gateway Academy 351 m
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Outstanding
(February 27, 2019)
364 m
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(September 12, 2019)
462 m
Abingdon House School 464 m
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Good
(February 26, 2020)
606 m
International Community School 729 m
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
737 m
Sylvia Young Theatre School 786 m
Francis Holland School 879 m
Wetherby Preparatory School 903 m
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
947 m
St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.07 km
Barrow Hill Junior School Good
(September 25, 2019)
1.28 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.35 km
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
1.35 km
Abercorn School 1.37 km
Arnold House School 1.47 km
The American School in London Outstanding
(March 22, 2018)
1.5 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NW8 8BB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 10, 2021
2.23 km
EKook Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 2, 2021
2.23 km
Osteria Romana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
2.23 km
Mari Vanna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 23, 2022
2.23 km
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
December 15, 2021
2.27 km
Pavilion Knightsbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 21, 2021
2.28 km
Royal Thames Yacht Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2022
2.29 km
Mr Chow Restaurant Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 29, 2019
2.31 km
Paxton's Head Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 16, 2017
2.31 km
The Buddha Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 12, 2021
2.31 km
Sadaf Knightsbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 7, 2022
2.32 km
Signor Sassi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 15, 2022
2.32 km
The Kitchen Of Knightsbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 31, 2017
2.32 km
Al Basha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2020
2.34 km
Masgouf House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 4, 2014
2.35 km
Bubbleology Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 11, 2018
2.36 km
Burger & Lobster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 17, 2020
2.36 km
Farm Girl @ HN Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 28, 2021
2.36 km
Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Restaurant, Food Hall & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 23, 2022
2.36 km
Kudos Cafes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 4, 2018
2.36 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NW8 8BB - Data from Apr 2022

Edgware Road (Bakerloo line) Station Bus Stop/Station 102 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo line) Station Bus Stop/Station 105 m
Edgware Road Bus Stop/Station 146 m
Church Street Market Bus Stop/Station 161 m
Church Street Market Bus Stop/Station 173 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station Metro/Tram 145 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station Metro/Tram 146 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station Metro/Tram 164 m
London Marylebone Rail Station Rail 596 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 629 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 703 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 828 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 829 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 829 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.17 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.52 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NW8 8BB - Data from Dec 2021

Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 202 m
The Fountains Inland Water 1.25 km
The Long Water Inland Water 1.56 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 1.81 km
Round Pond Inland Water 1.91 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.93 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 1.99 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.15 km
Portobello Dock Inland Water 3.04 km
Holland Park Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.37 km
Duck Island Island 3.48 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.5 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.03 km
Hampstead Ponds Inland Water 4.13 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52144400
Longitude -0.17163200
OS Easting 526948
OS Northing 0181865
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6478
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000033
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33030800
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 009J
Output Area / Small Area 3B3