The postcode SW1X 8LA is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW1X 8LA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW1X 8LA 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 8LA as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to SW1X 8LA is Wilton Terrace which is centered 43 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sloane Street Knightsbridge Station and is 259 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 336 m away at Knightsbridge Underground Station The closest railway station is London Victoria Rail Station, 979 m away.
The closest primary school to SW1X 8LA (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 8LA is Alfred Tennyson and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 18, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for SW1X 8LA 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 8LA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW1X 8LA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW1X 8LA
| 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 8LA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| More House School | Independent school | 11-18 | 331 m | |
| Hill House School | Independent school | 4-13 | Good (January 18, 2018) | 379 m |
| Knightsbridge School | Independent school | 2-16 | 532 m | |
| Eaton House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 626 m | |
| Sussex House School | Independent school | 8-13 | 675 m | |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 710 m |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2006) | 811 m |
| Saint Thomas More Language College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (October 11, 2013) | 851 m |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 851 m | |
| Francis Holland School | Independent school | 4-18 | 904 m | |
| Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair | Independent school | 11-18 | 914 m | |
| Marlborough Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 26, 2019) | 1.02 km |
| St Barnabas' CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2017) | 1.07 km |
| Garden House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.11 km | |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.11 km |
| Princes Gardens Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.12 km | |
| Eaton Square School | Independent school | 2-13 | 1.22 km | |
| Westminster City School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 1.22 km |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.3 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW1X 8LA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Tennyson | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Mina's | Awaiting Inspection | 55 m | |
| Ottolenghi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 55 m | |
| The Fine Cheese Co. | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2018 | 55 m | |
| Petrus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 21, 2019 | 57 m | |
| Motcombs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 21, 2021 | 60 m | |
| Rococo Chocolates Ltd. | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2020 | 60 m | |
| Waitrose | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 2, 2020 | 60 m | |
| L'Eto Caffe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2017 | 80 m | |
| Mosimann's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 80 m | |
| Sushi Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2021 | 86 m | |
| Amaya | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2019 | 87 m | |
| Pantechnicon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 87 m | |
| The Lowndes Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2016 | 87 m | |
| Zafferano Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 103 m | |
| Farm Girl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 18, 2021 | 124 m | |
| A Moore & Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 144 m | |
| EL&N Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2021 | 144 m | |
| Society Of Chemical Industries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 22, 2009 | 151 m | |
| The Star Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2012 | 178 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW1X 8LA - Data from Apr 2022
| Sloane Street Knightsbridge Station | 259 m | |
| Pont Street | 283 m | |
| Knightsbridge Station | 290 m | |
| Hyde Park Corner | 366 m | |
| Hyde Park Corner | 367 m | |
| Knightsbridge Underground Station | 336 m | |
| Knightsbridge Underground Station | 353 m | |
| Knightsbridge Underground Station | 355 m | |
| London Victoria Rail Station | 979 m | |
| London Victoria Rail Station | 990 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 1.62 km | |
| Cadogan Pier | 1.94 km | |
| Cadogan Pier | 1.96 km | |
| Cadogan Pier | 1.99 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 37.61 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 37.77 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 38.1 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW1X 8LA - Data from Dec 2021
| The Serpentine | 1.02 km | |
| The Long Water | 1.51 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.6 km | |
| The Fountains | 1.79 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.81 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 1.86 km | |
| Round Pond | 1.98 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 2.21 km | |
| Duck Pond | 2.25 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 2.31 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 2.36 km | |
| Paddington Green | 2.63 km | |
| Holland Park | 3.35 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.92 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 4.25 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW1X 8LA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.49968100 |
| Longitude | -0.15648600 |
| OS Easting | 528058 |
| OS Northing | 0179471 |
| 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 | E33030827 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 019 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 019E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |