The postcode SW1X 8HQ is located in Kensington and Chelsea, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW1X 8HQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
SW1X 8HQ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.4 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 8HQ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Highly-qualified quaternary workers.
The closest road name to SW1X 8HQ is Lowndes Street which is centered 74 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Pont Street and is 195 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 524 m away at Knightsbridge Underground Station The closest railway station is London Victoria Rail Station, 885 m away.
The closest primary school to SW1X 8HQ (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 8HQ is The Star Tavern and is 106 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 19, 2012.
Policing for SW1X 8HQ is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Kensington and Chelsea is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SW1X 8HQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW1X 8HQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW1X 8HQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 SW1X 8HQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| More House School | Independent school | 11-18 | 220 m | |
| Hill House School | Independent school | 4-13 | Good (January 18, 2018) | 281 m |
| Eaton House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 366 m | |
| Knightsbridge School | Independent school | 2-16 | 430 m | |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 449 m |
| Sussex House School | Independent school | 8-13 | 480 m | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 638 m | |
| Saint Thomas More Language College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (October 11, 2013) | 640 m |
| Francis Holland School | Independent school | 4-18 | 646 m | |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2006) | 701 m |
| St Barnabas' CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2017) | 822 m |
| Marlborough Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 26, 2019) | 845 m |
| Garden House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 848 m | |
| Eaton Square School | Independent school | 2-13 | 1.06 km | |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College | Academy | 14-19 | 1.08 km | |
| Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.1 km | |
| Princes Gardens Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.17 km | |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| Westminster City School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 1.2 km |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.21 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW1X 8HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hari | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 21, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Abd El Wahab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2020 | 27 m | |
| Abdel Wahab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2021 | 27 m | |
| Anya Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 27 m | |
| Jeroboams | Exempt September 1, 2021 | 57 m | |
| Cabman's Shelter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2021 | 70 m | |
| The Star Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2012 | 106 m | |
| Diplomat Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 30, 2018 | 139 m | |
| Farm Girl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 18, 2021 | 143 m | |
| Society Of Chemical Industries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 22, 2009 | 161 m | |
| L'Eto Caffe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2017 | 182 m | |
| Mosimann's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 182 m | |
| A Moore & Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 193 m | |
| EL&N Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2021 | 193 m | |
| Sushi Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2021 | 194 m | |
| Motcombs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 21, 2021 | 204 m | |
| Rococo Chocolates Ltd. | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2020 | 204 m | |
| Waitrose | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 2, 2020 | 204 m | |
| Amaya | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2019 | 210 m | |
| Pantechnicon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 210 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW1X 8HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Pont Street | 195 m | |
| Pont Street | 196 m | |
| Eaton Square | 354 m | |
| Eaton Square | 372 m | |
| Sloane Street Knightsbridge Station | 445 m | |
| Knightsbridge Underground Station | 524 m | |
| Sloane Square Underground Station | 539 m | |
| Sloane Square Underground Station | 556 m | |
| London Victoria Rail Station | 885 m | |
| London Victoria Rail Station | 899 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 1.86 km | |
| Cadogan Pier | 1.71 km | |
| Cadogan Pier | 1.72 km | |
| Battersea Power Station Pier | 1.75 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 37.35 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 37.51 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 37.84 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW1X 8HQ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Serpentine | 1.2 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.66 km | |
| The Long Water | 1.69 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.87 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 1.92 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 1.95 km | |
| The Fountains | 1.98 km | |
| Duck Pond | 1.99 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 2.07 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 2.1 km | |
| Round Pond | 2.1 km | |
| Paddington Green | 2.87 km | |
| Holland Park | 3.4 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 4.18 km | |
| Long Pond | 4.31 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.49732900 |
| Longitude | -0.15628800 |
| OS Easting | 528080 |
| OS Northing | 0179210 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Chelsea and Fulham |
| Electoral Ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Local Authority District | Kensington and Chelsea |
| 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 | E09000020 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Kensington and Chelsea |
| 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 | Kensington and Chelsea BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33034879 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Kensington and Chelsea 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Kensington and Chelsea 012E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D2 |