Postcode SW1X 8RR (Westminster)

Map showing SW1X 8RR and nearby postcodes

The postcode SW1X 8RR is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW1X 8RR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SW1X 8RR 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 8RR as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Urban cultural mix.

The closest road name to SW1X 8RR is Halkin Mews which is centered 12 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Pont Street and is 288 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 383 m away at Knightsbridge Underground Station The closest railway station is London Victoria Rail Station, 933 m away.

The closest primary school to SW1X 8RR (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 8RR is Alfred Tennyson and is 47 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 18, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 10.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for SW1X 8RR 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 8RR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SW1X 8RR, and the approximate distance away.

Halkin Mews 12 m
Wilton Terrace 39 m
Belgrave Mews North 62 m
West Halkin Street 67 m
Motcomb Street 68 m
Halkin Place 72 m
Kinnerton Street 155 m
Lowndes Street 163 m
Chesham Mews 171 m
Belgrave Mews West 174 m
Wilton Crescent 180 m
William Mews 206 m
Lowndes Square 211 m
Chesham Place 230 m
Wilton Row 233 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SW1X 8RR

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 SW1X 8RR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
More House School 335 m
Hill House School Good
(January 18, 2018)
388 m
Knightsbridge School 544 m
Eaton House School 594 m
Sussex House School 672 m
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Good
(December 5, 2017)
684 m
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Outstanding
(October 17, 2006)
765 m
Saint Thomas More Language College Outstanding
(October 11, 2013)
844 m
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 844 m
Francis Holland School 869 m
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 907 m
Marlborough Primary School Good
(February 26, 2019)
1.02 km
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School Good
(July 4, 2017)
1.03 km
Garden House School 1.08 km
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
1.12 km
Princes Gardens Preparatory School 1.15 km
Eaton Square School 1.17 km
Westminster City School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.18 km
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(December 5, 2019)
1.23 km
Westminster Cathedral Choir School 1.26 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW1X 8RR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Alfred Tennyson Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
47 m
Motcombs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 21, 2021
57 m
Rococo Chocolates Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 5, 2020
57 m
Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 2, 2020
57 m
L'Eto Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 5, 2017
66 m
Mosimann's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
66 m
Mina's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
76 m
Ottolenghi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
76 m
The Fine Cheese Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 3, 2018
76 m
Sushi Daily Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2021
92 m
Amaya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 7, 2019
102 m
Pantechnicon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
102 m
Petrus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 21, 2019
103 m
Society Of Chemical Industries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 22, 2009
107 m
Farm Girl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 18, 2021
109 m
The Lowndes Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 25, 2016
117 m
Zafferano Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 17, 2020
125 m
The Star Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 19, 2012
141 m
A Moore & Co Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
156 m
EL&N Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 7, 2021
156 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW1X 8RR - Data from Apr 2022

Pont Street Bus Stop/Station 288 m
Sloane Street Knightsbridge Station Bus Stop/Station 305 m
Knightsbridge Station Bus Stop/Station 336 m
Pont Street Bus Stop/Station 363 m
Hyde Park Corner Bus Stop/Station 375 m
Knightsbridge Underground Station Metro/Tram 383 m
Knightsbridge Underground Station Metro/Tram 400 m
Knightsbridge Underground Station Metro/Tram 401 m
London Victoria Rail Station Rail 933 m
London Victoria Rail Station Rail 945 m
Bond Street Station Rail 1.63 km
Cadogan Pier Ferry 1.93 km
Cadogan Pier Ferry 1.94 km
Battersea Power Station Pier Ferry 1.95 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 37.58 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 37.75 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 38.07 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW1X 8RR - Data from Dec 2021

The Serpentine Inland Water 1.06 km
The Long Water Inland Water 1.56 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.57 km
Duck Island Island 1.78 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.83 km
The Fountains Inland Water 1.83 km
Round Pond Inland Water 2.03 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 2.18 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 2.22 km
Ransome's Dock Inland Water 2.3 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 2.33 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Holland Park Woodland Or Forest 3.39 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.95 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.28 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW1X 8RR - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 10.7 Mbps 10.7 Mbps 12.53 Mbps
Upload 1.1 Mbps 1.1 Mbps 1.27 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 100% 11.1 1.1
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

10 meters consuming 41,904 kWh - mean 4,190 kWh : median 2,523 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for SW1X 8RR - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.49942900
Longitude -0.15597300
OS Easting 528096
OS Northing 0179444
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
23381
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: Urban cultural mix
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 E33036764
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 019
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 019E
Output Area / Small Area 2D1