The postcode SW1A 2JD is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1983.SW1A 2JD is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
SW1A 2JD 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 2JD as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Highly-qualified quaternary workers.
The closest road name to SW1A 2JD is Derby Gate which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Parliament Square and is 48 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 104 m away at Westminster Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 664 m away.
The closest primary school to SW1A 2JD (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 2JD is Red Lion Public House and is 12 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 19, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Greggs and is 111 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 9, 2018.
Policing for SW1A 2JD 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 2JD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW1A 2JD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW1A 2JD
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1983 |
| 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 2JD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster School | Independent school | 12-19 | 418 m | |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School | Independent school | 8-13 | 486 m | |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 487 m |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 664 m |
| DLD College | Independent school | 14-19 | 689 m | |
| The Grey Coat Hospital | Academy | 11-18 | 923 m | |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea | College | 19-99 | Good (September 29, 2017) | 967 m |
| Oasis Academy Johanna | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 994 m |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 1.02 km |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (June 25, 2015) | 1.04 km |
| Westminster City School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 1.05 km |
| King's College London Maths School | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (April 27, 2017) | 1.16 km |
| Morley College | College | 18-99 | 1.18 km | |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.22 km | |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 1.23 km |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 1.24 km | |
| Millbank Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 23, 2013) | 1.24 km |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.29 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW1A 2JD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 19, 2018 | 12 m | |
| Cabinet War Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 73 m | |
| Levy Restaurants UK | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2015 | 73 m | |
| Boots The Chemist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 111 m | |
| Costa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2017 | 111 m | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 9, 2018 | 111 m | |
| St Stephens Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2018 | 111 m | |
| Treats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 14, 2022 | 111 m | |
| WH Smith | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 2, 2009 | 111 m | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2020 | 121 m | |
| House Of Commons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2020 | 121 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 30, 2014 | 121 m | |
| THE ADJOURNMENT | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 18, 2016 | 121 m | |
| Mv Avontuur | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2018 | 150 m | |
| Mv Cockney Sparrow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2018 | 150 m | |
| Mv Henley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 150 m | |
| Mv Hollywood | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2018 | 150 m | |
| Mv London Rose | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2017 | 150 m | |
| Mv Old London | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2019 | 150 m | |
| Mv Viscount | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 150 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW1A 2JD - Data from Apr 2022
| Parliament Square | 48 m | |
| Parliament Square | 64 m | |
| Westminster Station Parliament Square | 68 m | |
| Parliament Square | 88 m | |
| Westminster Pier | 125 m | |
| Westminster Underground Station | 104 m | |
| Westminster Underground Station | 107 m | |
| Westminster Underground Station | 107 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 664 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 665 m | |
| London Waterloo Rail Station | 742 m | |
| Westminster Pier | 141 m | |
| Westminster Pier | 149 m | |
| Westminster Pier | 154 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.03 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.19 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 38.46 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW1A 2JD - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 360 m | |
| Duck Island | 395 m | |
| St James's Park Lake | 580 m | |
| The Serpentine | 2.97 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.16 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.33 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.43 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.45 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.59 km | |
| West Dock | 3.73 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.77 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 3.83 km | |
| East Dock | 3.9 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.95 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.03 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50214800 |
| Longitude | -0.12554800 |
| OS Easting | 530200 |
| OS Northing | 0179800 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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 | E33031151 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 020C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D2 |