Postcode NW8 8QB (Westminster)

Map showing NW8 8QB and nearby postcodes

The postcode NW8 8QB is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NW8 8QB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

NW8 8QB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 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 8QB as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to NW8 8QB is Samford Street which is centered 11 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Church Street Market Lisson Grove and is 114 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 433 m away at Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station The closest railway station is London Marylebone Rail Station, 543 m away.

The closest primary school to NW8 8QB (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 8QB is Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) and is 2.41 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 2.53 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 61.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.4 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 8QB 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 8QB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Samford Street 11 m
Gateforth Street 70 m
Bedlow Close 83 m
Capland Street 110 m
Salisbury Street 132 m
Mulready Street 132 m
Lisson Grove 132 m
Bernhardt Crescent 142 m
Whitehaven Street 156 m
Plympton Street 157 m
Ashbridge Street 159 m
Plympton Place 163 m
Frampton Street 186 m
Penfold Street 189 m
Church Street 193 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode NW8 8QB

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

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

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Gateway Academy 36 m
Abingdon House School 278 m
Unity Girls High School Good
(June 7, 2018)
280 m
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(September 12, 2019)
337 m
Ark King Solomon Academy Outstanding
(May 15, 2013)
352 m
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Outstanding
(February 27, 2019)
422 m
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Good
(February 26, 2020)
667 m
Francis Holland School 701 m
St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School Good
(May 17, 2018)
729 m
International Community School 805 m
Barrow Hill Junior School Good
(September 25, 2019)
940 m
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
948 m
Sylvia Young Theatre School 963 m
Wetherby Preparatory School 1.07 km
Abercorn School 1.14 km
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
1.14 km
Arnold House School 1.19 km
Robinsfield Infant School Good
(January 10, 2018)
1.2 km
The American School in London Outstanding
(March 22, 2018)
1.21 km
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
1.28 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
MEDIREST SIGNATURE-COMPASS GROUP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 9, 2022
2.32 km
Cotton Rooms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 10, 2019
2.36 km
Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 30, 2017
2.41 km
George Farha Cafe School/college/university 3
Satisfactory
January 20, 2020
2.44 km
Dr Coffee Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 18, 2019
2.44 km
Harley Street At University Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 4, 2019
2.44 km
Interserve FM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 16, 2019
2.44 km
Normans News Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 15, 2019
2.44 km
Just Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 7, 2018
2.45 km
The Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 16, 2019
2.47 km
Hub By Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 8, 2018
2.49 km
Caffe Presto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 5, 2019
2.52 km
Marlborough Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 9, 2019
2.52 km
Patisserie Valerie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 28, 2019
2.52 km
Planet Organic Retailers - other 4
Good
November 23, 2017
2.52 km
S & S Newsmart Retailers - other 4
Good
May 3, 2018
2.52 km
Mari Vanna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 23, 2022
2.53 km
Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 10, 2021
2.53 km
EKook Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 2, 2021
2.53 km
Osteria Romana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
2.53 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Church Street Market Lisson Grove Bus Stop/Station 114 m
Frampton Street Bus Stop/Station 138 m
Frampton Street Bus Stop/Station 174 m
Church Street Market Lisson Grove Bus Stop/Station 177 m
Rossmore Road Lisson Grove Bus Stop/Station 254 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station Metro/Tram 433 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station Metro/Tram 437 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station Metro/Tram 454 m
London Marylebone Rail Station Rail 543 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 965 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 1.03 km
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 988 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 990 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 990 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.33 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.5 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.85 km

Nearby Nature

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

Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 505 m
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.59 km
The Fountains Inland Water 1.59 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 1.68 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.81 km
The Long Water Inland Water 1.89 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.13 km
Round Pond Inland Water 2.25 km
Portobello Dock Inland Water 3.09 km
Holland Park Woodland Or Forest 3.34 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.51 km
Duck Island Island 3.61 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.63 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 3.7 km
Hampstead Ponds Inland Water 3.8 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for NW8 8QB - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 68.2 Mbps 61.2 Mbps 79.76 Mbps
Upload 14.2 Mbps 13.7 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 19 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 67.1 15.4
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 110,169 kWh - mean 9,181 kWh : median 7,758 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

15 meters consuming 29,916 kWh - mean 1,994 kWh : median 2,148 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for NW8 8QB - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52438200
Longitude -0.17026000
OS Easting 527035
OS Northing 0182194
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3978
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 E33036700
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 009H
Output Area / Small Area 3B3