The postcode SW1A 0WQ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2001 and terminated in October 2003.SW1A 0WQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
SW1A 0WQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 SW1A 0WQ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Highly-qualified quaternary workers.
The closest road name to SW1A 0WQ is Abingdon Street which is centered 121 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Parliament Square and is 150 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 193 m away at Westminster Underground Station The closest railway station is London Waterloo Rail Station, 867 m away.
The closest primary school to SW1A 0WQ (for ages 11 and under) is St Matthew's School, Westminster. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 6, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Grey Coat Hospital.
The local pub for residents of SW1A 0WQ is St Stephens Tavern and is 216 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 6, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Greggs and is 216 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 9, 2018.
Policing for SW1A 0WQ 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 SW1A 0WQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW1A 0WQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW1A 0WQ
| Introduction | December 2001 |
| Termination | October 2003 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SW1A 0WQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster School | Independent school | 12-19 | 195 m | |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School | Independent school | 8-13 | 315 m | |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 415 m |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 470 m |
| DLD College | Independent school | 14-19 | 646 m | |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea | College | 19-99 | Good (September 29, 2017) | 729 m |
| The Grey Coat Hospital | Academy | 11-18 | 737 m | |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 820 m |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (June 25, 2015) | 940 m |
| Millbank Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 23, 2013) | 942 m |
| Westminster City School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 972 m |
| Oasis Academy Johanna | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 974 m |
| King's College London Maths School | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (April 27, 2017) | 985 m |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| Westminster Under School | Independent school | 7-14 | 1.04 km | |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.06 km | |
| Morley College | College | 18-99 | 1.07 km | |
| Fairley House School | Special school | 5-16 | 1.08 km | |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| Vauxhall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 27, 2012) | 1.21 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW1A 0WQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Heritage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2020 | 116 m | |
| Westminster School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 206 m | |
| Benugo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 18, 2018 | 213 m | |
| The Cellarium Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2016 | 213 m | |
| Boots The Chemist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 216 m | |
| Costa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2017 | 216 m | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 9, 2018 | 216 m | |
| St Stephens Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2018 | 216 m | |
| Treats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 14, 2022 | 216 m | |
| WH Smith | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 2, 2009 | 216 m | |
| Supreme Court Of The United Kingdom | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 23, 2018 | 230 m | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2020 | 243 m | |
| House Of Commons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2020 | 243 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 30, 2014 | 243 m | |
| THE ADJOURNMENT | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 18, 2016 | 243 m | |
| House Of Lords | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 243 m | |
| Bannatyne Health Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2015 | 276 m | |
| Crussh Juice Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2020 | 276 m | |
| Portcullis Cafeteria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2020 | 276 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2020 | 281 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW1A 0WQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Parliament Square | 150 m | |
| Parliament Square | 151 m | |
| Abingdon Street | 184 m | |
| Westminster Station Bridge Street | 200 m | |
| Parliament Square | 230 m | |
| Westminster Underground Station | 193 m | |
| Westminster Underground Station | 199 m | |
| Westminster Underground Station | 200 m | |
| London Waterloo Rail Station | 867 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 985 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 989 m | |
| Westminster Pier | 279 m | |
| Westminster Pier | 283 m | |
| Westminster Pier | 315 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 37.7 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 37.87 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 38.14 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW1A 0WQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 579 m | |
| Duck Island | 593 m | |
| St James's Park Lake | 699 m | |
| Duck Pond | 2.92 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3.05 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.09 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.24 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.52 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 3.65 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.71 km | |
| West Dock | 3.78 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.81 km | |
| East Dock | 3.94 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.1 km | |
| Paddington Green | 4.14 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.49922900 |
| Longitude | -0.12523500 |
| OS Easting | 530230 |
| OS Northing | 0179476 |
| OS Positional Quality | Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Cities of London and Westminster |
| Electoral Ward | St James's |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Aspiring and affluent Subgroup: Highly-qualified quaternary 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 | E33031155 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 020C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D2 |