Postcode SW1A 2JH (Westminster)

Map showing SW1A 2JH and nearby postcodes

The postcode SW1A 2JH is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW1A 2JH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to SW1A 2JH is Derby Gate which is centered 132 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Westminster Pier and is 29 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 43 m away at Westminster Underground Station The closest railway station is London Waterloo Rail Station, 632 m away.

The closest primary school to SW1A 2JH (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 2JH is St Stephens Tavern and is 123 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 123 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 9, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Derby Gate 132 m
Canon Row 134 m
Bridge Street 153 m
Richmond Terrace 178 m
Parliament Street 188 m
St Margaret Street 244 m
A302 256 m
King Charles Street 298 m
Downing Street 298 m
Great George Street 306 m
Abingdon Street 410 m
Whitehall 412 m
Lambeth Palace Road 543 m
Westminster Bridge Road 680 m
B323 905 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SW1A 2JH

Introduction January 1980
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 2JH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Westminster School 444 m
Westminster Abbey Choir School 539 m
DLD College 540 m
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
577 m
St Matthew's School, Westminster Good
(February 6, 2018)
715 m
The Marine Society College of the Sea Good
(September 29, 2017)
836 m
Oasis Academy Johanna Good
(March 6, 2019)
850 m
Oasis Academy South Bank Outstanding
(June 25, 2015)
891 m
The Grey Coat Hospital 982 m
King's College London Maths School Outstanding
(April 27, 2017)
1.01 km
Morley College 1.03 km
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
1.08 km
Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Good
(November 28, 2018)
1.11 km
Westminster City School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.15 km
London Nautical School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.19 km
Millbank Academy Outstanding
(May 23, 2013)
1.23 km
St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Good
(December 13, 2018)
1.24 km
The Royal Ballet School 1.29 km
Westminster Cathedral Choir School 1.29 km
Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School Outstanding
(November 22, 2012)
1.32 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Westminster Pier Bus Stop/Station 29 m
Westminster Station Bridge Street Bus Stop/Station 59 m
Westminster Station Bridge Street Bus Stop/Station 134 m
Westminster Station Parliament Square Bus Stop/Station 168 m
Parliament Square Bus Stop/Station 194 m
Westminster Underground Station Metro/Tram 43 m
Westminster Underground Station Metro/Tram 55 m
Westminster Underground Station Metro/Tram 86 m
London Waterloo Rail Station Rail 632 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 719 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 730 m
Westminster Pier Ferry 7 m
Westminster Pier Ferry 13 m
Westminster Pier Ferry 25 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 37.98 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.14 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 38.41 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pelican Pool Inland Water 509 m
Duck Island Island 544 m
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 723 m
The Serpentine Inland Water 3.12 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.2 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 3.37 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 3.5 km
The Long Water Inland Water 3.58 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.61 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.65 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.74 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.77 km
Ransome's Dock Inland Water 3.9 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.1 km
Round Pond Inland Water 4.17 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW1A 2JH - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 100%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.50161200
Longitude -0.12356700
OS Easting 530339
OS Northing 0179744
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