The postcode SW1A 2HD is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW1A 2HD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW1A 2HD 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 2HD as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to SW1A 2HD is Whitehall Court which is centered 41 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Northumberland Avenue and is 110 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 91 m away at Embankment Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 226 m away.
The closest primary school to SW1A 2HD (for ages 11 and under) is St Clement Danes CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on November 5, 2014. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is London Nautical School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 3, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of SW1A 2HD is The Ship & Shovell and is 179 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 16, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Green Hut Taxi Shelter and is 100 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 26, 2021.
Policing for SW1A 2HD 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 2HD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW1A 2HD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW1A 2HD
| 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 SW1A 2HD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 798 m | |
| DLD College | Independent school | 14-19 | 837 m | |
| Westminster School | Independent school | 12-19 | 865 m | |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 884 m |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 894 m |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School | Independent school | 8-13 | 920 m | |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 968 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 1.02 km |
| Oasis Academy Johanna | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.08 km |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 1.09 km |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 1.14 km |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (June 25, 2015) | 1.19 km |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea | College | 19-99 | Good (September 29, 2017) | 1.28 km |
| Morley College | College | 18-99 | 1.32 km | |
| The Grey Coat Hospital | Academy | 11-18 | 1.34 km | |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.36 km | |
| King's College London Maths School | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (April 27, 2017) | 1.38 km |
| Westminster City School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 1.39 km |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.43 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW1A 2HD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Liberal Club | Exempt February 11, 2019 | 0 m | |
| The Royal Horseguards Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 40 m | |
| The Farmers Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 12, 2014 | 70 m | |
| Kerridges Bar And Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2021 | 78 m | |
| Green Hut Taxi Shelter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 26, 2021 | 100 m | |
| Woods Quay | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2021 | 102 m | |
| Playhouse Theatre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 103 m | |
| Corinthia Hotel London | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 104 m | |
| Acorn Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2021 | 120 m | |
| Civil Service Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2022 | 140 m | |
| Citadines Prestige Trafalgar Square | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2015 | 152 m | |
| AP Food Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 6, 2021 | 175 m | |
| BaxterStorey LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2019 | 175 m | |
| Benugo Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 31, 2019 | 175 m | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2019 | 175 m | |
| PWC London - Embankment | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2014 | 175 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2019 | 175 m | |
| The Ship & Shovell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2016 | 179 m | |
| Perkstar | Awaiting Inspection March 11, 2022 | 180 m | |
| Wasabi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2020 | 180 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW1A 2HD - Data from Apr 2022
| Northumberland Avenue | 110 m | |
| Whitehall Place | 134 m | |
| Trafalgar Square | 176 m | |
| Whitehall Horseguards Avenue | 199 m | |
| Whitehall Trafalgar Square | 220 m | |
| Embankment Underground Station | 91 m | |
| Embankment Underground Station | 96 m | |
| Embankment Underground Station | 140 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 226 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 244 m | |
| London Waterloo Rail Station | 644 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 191 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 218 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 219 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.47 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.63 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 38.9 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW1A 2HD - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 544 m | |
| Duck Island | 592 m | |
| St James's Park Lake | 804 m | |
| The Serpentine | 3.07 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.5 km | |
| West Dock | 3.57 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.58 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.62 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.62 km | |
| East Dock | 3.74 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.75 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.78 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.84 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.85 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.13 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50604100 |
| Longitude | -0.12384600 |
| OS Easting | 530307 |
| OS Northing | 0180236 |
| 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: Inner city students Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood |
| 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 | E33031083 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 018C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |