Postcode SW1X 7LA (Westminster)

Map showing SW1X 7LA and nearby postcodes

The postcode SW1X 7LA is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW1X 7LA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

SW1X 7LA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.7 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 SW1X 7LA as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.

The closest road name to SW1X 7LA is Knightsbridge which is centered 57 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Knightsbridge Station Harrods and is 160 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 55 m away at Knightsbridge Underground Station The closest railway station is London Victoria Rail Station, 1.34 km away.

The closest primary school to SW1X 7LA (for ages 11 and under) is Princes Gardens Preparatory School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is More House School.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Natashkino and is 92 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 7, 2022.

Policing for SW1X 7LA 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 SW1X 7LA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SW1X 7LA, and the approximate distance away.

Knightsbridge 57 m
Albert Gate 105 m
William Street 128 m
Seville Street 128 m
Duplex Ride 193 m
Studio Place 195 m
Bowland Yard 214 m
Knightsbridge Green 223 m
William Mews 225 m
Kinnerton Place South 225 m
Harriet Walk 243 m
Harriet Street 243 m
Lowndes Square 258 m
Raphael Street 280 m
Basil Street 290 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SW1X 7LA

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SW1X 7LA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
More House School 563 m
Hill House School Good
(January 18, 2018)
573 m
Knightsbridge School 666 m
Sussex House School 891 m
Princes Gardens Preparatory School 908 m
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 966 m
Eaton House School 980 m
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
989 m
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Good
(December 5, 2017)
1.04 km
Saint Thomas More Language College Outstanding
(October 11, 2013)
1.07 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.07 km
Marlborough Primary School Good
(February 26, 2019)
1.16 km
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Outstanding
(October 17, 2006)
1.18 km
Francis Holland School 1.26 km
Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.41 km
Garden House School 1.41 km
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School Good
(July 4, 2017)
1.44 km
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
1.47 km
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(July 2, 2010)
1.5 km
Westminster City School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.53 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW1X 7LA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
December 15, 2021
0 m
Pavilion Knightsbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 21, 2021
27 m
Royal Thames Yacht Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2022
67 m
Bubbleology Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 11, 2018
92 m
Burger & Lobster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 17, 2020
92 m
Farm Girl @ HN Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 28, 2021
92 m
Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Restaurant, Food Hall & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 23, 2022
92 m
Kudos Cafes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 4, 2018
92 m
Madhu's Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 22, 2021
92 m
Natashkino Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 7, 2022
92 m
Zelman Meats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 14, 2021
92 m
Park Tower Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 26, 2021
102 m
The Park Tower Knightsbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 13, 2022
102 m
Masgouf House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 4, 2014
145 m
H & W Catering Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
149 m
Ishbilia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 18, 2022
149 m
Knightsbridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 16, 2020
149 m
Masgouf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 16, 2020
149 m
Noura Deli Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
November 2, 2021
149 m
Mari Vanna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 23, 2022
173 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW1X 7LA - Data from Apr 2022

Knightsbridge Station Harrods Bus Stop/Station 160 m
Knightsbridge Station Bus Stop/Station 168 m
Sloane Street Knightsbridge Station Bus Stop/Station 196 m
Knightsbridge Station Harrods Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Knightsbridge Station Bus Stop/Station 248 m
Knightsbridge Underground Station Metro/Tram 55 m
Knightsbridge Underground Station Metro/Tram 71 m
Knightsbridge Underground Station Metro/Tram 90 m
London Victoria Rail Station Rail 1.34 km
London Victoria Rail Station Rail 1.35 km
Bond Street Station Rail 1.45 km
Cadogan Pier Ferry 2.16 km
Cadogan Pier Ferry 2.18 km
Cadogan Pier Ferry 2.22 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 37.9 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.07 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 38.4 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW1X 7LA - Data from Dec 2021

The Serpentine Inland Water 647 m
The Long Water Inland Water 1.14 km
The Fountains Inland Water 1.41 km
Round Pond Inland Water 1.67 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.81 km
Duck Island Island 2.01 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 2.06 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 2.49 km
Ransome's Dock Inland Water 2.53 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 2.59 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 2.69 km
Holland Park Woodland Or Forest 3.08 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.64 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.94 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.50239600
Longitude -0.15996000
OS Easting 527811
OS Northing 0179767
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17986
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Electoral Ward Knightsbridge and Belgravia
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: 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 E33032059
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 019
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 019C
Output Area / Small Area 2D3