The postcode SW1A 1BQ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in March 1983 and is an active postcode. SW1A 1BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW1A 1BQ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.5 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 1BQ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to SW1A 1BQ is Cleveland Row which is centered 33 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Pall Mall St James's Palace and is 183 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 265 m away at Green Park Underground Station The closest railway station is London Victoria Rail Station, 997 m away.
The closest primary school to SW1A 1BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Soho Parish CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 20, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair.
The local pub for residents of SW1A 1BQ is Red Lion Public House and is 161 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on February 8, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wrap It Up and is 161 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 3, 2016.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for SW1A 1BQ 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 1BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW1A 1BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW1A 1BQ
| Introduction | March 1983 |
| 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 SW1A 1BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair | Independent school | 11-18 | 559 m | |
| Westminster City School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 725 m |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 765 m |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 865 m |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School | Independent school | 8-13 | 914 m | |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 918 m |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 945 m |
| The Grey Coat Hospital | Academy | 11-18 | 987 m | |
| Westminster School | Independent school | 12-19 | 997 m | |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 1.02 km |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.03 km | |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 1.08 km |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2006) | 1.08 km |
| Eaton Square School | Independent school | 2-13 | 1.32 km | |
| Westminster Under School | Independent school | 7-14 | 1.45 km | |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 1.46 km | |
| Millbank Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 23, 2013) | 1.57 km |
| Eaton House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.61 km | |
| More House School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.64 km | |
| DLD College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.65 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW1A 1BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 St James Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2016 | 65 m | |
| Baxter Storey At HSBC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2013 | 109 m | |
| Feastfit Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2009 | 123 m | |
| Saint Jacques Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2021 | 123 m | |
| Spencer House Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 25, 2020 | 126 m | |
| Chutney Mary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2020 | 130 m | |
| Berry Bros & Rudd - Wine Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2022 | 131 m | |
| Dukes Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 26, 2021 | 131 m | |
| Carlton Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2019 | 133 m | |
| Crussh | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2022 | 161 m | |
| Il Vicolo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement July 13, 2021 | 161 m | |
| Pikolino Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 161 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 161 m | |
| Red Lion Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 8, 2020 | 161 m | |
| Wrap It Up | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2016 | 161 m | |
| The Avenue Restaurant & Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 162 m | |
| HSBC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2011 | 176 m | |
| Ferox | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 13, 2017 | 179 m | |
| Stafford Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 190 m | |
| Davy's At St James's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 192 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW1A 1BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Pall Mall St James's Palace | 183 m | |
| Pall Mall St James's Palace | 262 m | |
| Green Park | 362 m | |
| Green Park | 368 m | |
| Green Park | 372 m | |
| Green Park Underground Station | 265 m | |
| Green Park Underground Station | 273 m | |
| Green Park Underground Station | 326 m | |
| London Victoria Rail Station | 997 m | |
| London Victoria Rail Station | 1.01 km | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 1.05 km | |
| Westminster Pier | 1.1 km | |
| Westminster Pier | 1.11 km | |
| Westminster Pier | 1.11 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.21 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.37 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 38.67 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW1A 1BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| St James's Park Lake | 413 m | |
| Duck Island | 565 m | |
| Pelican Pool | 604 m | |
| The Serpentine | 2.03 km | |
| The Long Water | 2.48 km | |
| The Fountains | 2.63 km | |
| Duck Pond | 2.94 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.03 km | |
| Round Pond | 3.09 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.1 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.1 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 3.38 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.51 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 4.04 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 4.2 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW1A 1BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50448200 |
| Longitude | -0.13886700 |
| OS Easting | 529269 |
| OS Northing | 0180036 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| 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: EU white-collar 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 | E33031105 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 018C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |