Postcode SW1A 2JF (Westminster)

Map showing SW1A 2JF and nearby postcodes

The postcode SW1A 2JF is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in August 1992 and is an active postcode. SW1A 2JF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SW1A 2JF 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 2JF as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Highly-qualified quaternary workers.

The closest road name to SW1A 2JF is Derby Gate which is centered 50 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Westminster Pier and is 83 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 116 m away at Westminster Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 640 m away.

The closest primary school to SW1A 2JF (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 2JF is Red Lion Public House and is 98 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 140 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 9, 2018.

Policing for SW1A 2JF 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 SW1A 2JF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SW1A 2JF, and the approximate distance away.

Derby Gate 50 m
Richmond Terrace 83 m
Canon Row 112 m
Parliament Street 167 m
Bridge Street 169 m
Downing Street 211 m
King Charles Street 237 m
Whitehall Gardens 262 m
St Margaret Street 266 m
A302 277 m
Great George Street 279 m
Little George Street 290 m
Whitehall 318 m
Little Sanctuary 359 m
Westminster Bridge Road 758 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SW1A 2JF

Introduction August 1992
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 SW1A 2JF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Westminster School 473 m
Westminster Abbey Choir School 553 m
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
566 m
DLD College 616 m
St Matthew's School, Westminster Good
(February 6, 2018)
731 m
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
915 m
The Marine Society College of the Sea Good
(September 29, 2017)
930 m
Oasis Academy South Bank Outstanding
(June 25, 2015)
972 m
The Grey Coat Hospital 994 m
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
1.09 km
King's College London Maths School Outstanding
(April 27, 2017)
1.1 km
Morley College 1.11 km
Westminster City School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.13 km
Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Good
(November 28, 2018)
1.2 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.21 km
The Royal Ballet School 1.22 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.26 km
Millbank Academy Outstanding
(May 23, 2013)
1.28 km
Westminster Cathedral Choir School 1.29 km
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
1.3 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW1A 2JF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Mv Avontuur Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 21, 2018
94 m
Mv Cockney Sparrow Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 20, 2018
94 m
Mv Henley Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
94 m
Mv Hollywood Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 20, 2018
94 m
Mv London Rose Other catering premises 5
Very Good
May 8, 2017
94 m
Mv Old London Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 29, 2019
94 m
Mv Viscount Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 15, 2018
94 m
Red Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 19, 2018
98 m
Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 27, 2020
107 m
House Of Commons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 5, 2020
107 m
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
July 30, 2014
107 m
THE ADJOURNMENT Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 18, 2016
107 m
Boots The Chemist Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 16, 2020
140 m
Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 22, 2017
140 m
Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 9, 2018
140 m
St Stephens Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 6, 2018
140 m
Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
January 14, 2022
140 m
WH Smith Retailers - other 4
Good
June 2, 2009
140 m
Cabinet War Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 27, 2020
157 m
Levy Restaurants UK Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 4, 2015
157 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW1A 2JF - Data from Apr 2022

Westminster Pier Bus Stop/Station 83 m
Parliament Square Bus Stop/Station 116 m
Westminster Station Bridge Street Bus Stop/Station 125 m
Westminster Station Parliament Square Bus Stop/Station 139 m
Parliament Square Bus Stop/Station 148 m
Westminster Underground Station Metro/Tram 116 m
Westminster Underground Station Metro/Tram 120 m
Westminster Underground Station Metro/Tram 125 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 640 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 648 m
London Waterloo Rail Station Rail 657 m
Westminster Pier Ferry 85 m
Westminster Pier Ferry 88 m
Westminster Pier Ferry 90 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.05 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.21 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 38.48 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW1A 2JF - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 433 m
Duck Island Island 472 m
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 663 m
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.05 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.22 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 3.4 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.51 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 3.52 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.65 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.67 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.69 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.82 km
Ransome's Dock Inland Water 3.9 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.01 km
Round Pond Inland Water 4.11 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.50230800
Longitude -0.12434500
OS Easting 530283
OS Northing 0179820
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15991
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

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: 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 E33031164
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 020
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 020C
Output Area / Small Area 2D2