The postcode SW1X 8EL is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW1X 8EL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW1X 8EL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.1 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 8EL as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to SW1X 8EL is Studio Place which is centered 32 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Knightsbridge Station and is 206 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 160 m away at Knightsbridge Underground Station The closest railway station is London Victoria Rail Station, 1.18 km away.
The closest primary school to SW1X 8EL (for ages 11 and under) is Eaton House School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is More House School.
The local pub for residents of SW1X 8EL is Nag's Head Public House and is 78 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 20, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 64.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SW1X 8EL 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 SW1X 8EL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW1X 8EL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW1X 8EL
| 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 SW1X 8EL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| More House School | Independent school | 11-18 | 522 m | |
| Hill House School | Independent school | 4-13 | Good (January 18, 2018) | 549 m |
| Knightsbridge School | Independent school | 2-16 | 673 m | |
| Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair | Independent school | 11-18 | 844 m | |
| Sussex House School | Independent school | 8-13 | 870 m | |
| Eaton House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 886 m | |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 933 m |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 961 m |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2006) | 1.02 km |
| Princes Gardens Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.05 km | |
| Saint Thomas More Language College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (October 11, 2013) | 1.05 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.05 km | |
| Francis Holland School | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.16 km | |
| Marlborough Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 26, 2019) | 1.17 km |
| St Barnabas' CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2017) | 1.34 km |
| Garden House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.35 km | |
| Westminster City School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| Eaton Square School | Independent school | 2-13 | 1.44 km | |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.49 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW1X 8EL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H & W Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 27 m | |
| Ishbilia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 18, 2022 | 27 m | |
| Knightsbridge Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2020 | 27 m | |
| Masgouf | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2020 | 27 m | |
| Noura Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 2, 2021 | 27 m | |
| Masgouf House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 4, 2014 | 29 m | |
| Salloos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2016 | 51 m | |
| Al Basha Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 76 m | |
| Nag's Head Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2018 | 78 m | |
| Park Tower Casino | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 26, 2021 | 81 m | |
| The Park Tower Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2022 | 81 m | |
| Royal Thames Yacht Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 108 m | |
| Marcus Wareing @ The Berkeley Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 109 m | |
| The Berkeley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 109 m | |
| Pavilion Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 137 m | |
| Bubbleology | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2018 | 150 m | |
| Burger & Lobster | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2020 | 150 m | |
| Farm Girl @ HN Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2021 | 150 m | |
| Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Restaurant, Food Hall & Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 150 m | |
| Kudos Cafes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2018 | 150 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW1X 8EL - Data from Apr 2022
| Knightsbridge Station | 206 m | |
| Sloane Street Knightsbridge Station | 208 m | |
| Hyde Park Corner | 265 m | |
| Hyde Park Corner | 269 m | |
| Hyde Park Corner | 270 m | |
| Knightsbridge Underground Station | 160 m | |
| Knightsbridge Underground Station | 181 m | |
| Knightsbridge Underground Station | 195 m | |
| London Victoria Rail Station | 1.18 km | |
| London Victoria Rail Station | 1.19 km | |
| Bond Street Station | 1.42 km | |
| Cadogan Pier | 2.15 km | |
| Cadogan Pier | 2.16 km | |
| Cadogan Pier | 2.2 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 37.85 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.02 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 38.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW1X 8EL - Data from Dec 2021
| The Serpentine | 809 m | |
| The Long Water | 1.31 km | |
| The Fountains | 1.56 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.66 km | |
| Round Pond | 1.83 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.86 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 1.91 km | |
| Paddington Green | 2.37 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 2.45 km | |
| Duck Pond | 2.51 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 2.52 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 2.62 km | |
| Holland Park | 3.24 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.68 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 4 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW1X 8EL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 76.3 Mbps | 64.2 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 15.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 64.2 | 15.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SW1X 8EL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50191100 |
| Longitude | -0.15773200 |
| OS Easting | 527967 |
| OS Northing | 0179717 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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: 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 | E33030813 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 019 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 019E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |