The postcode W1B 1AR is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 2020 and is an active postcode. W1B 1AR is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
W1B 1AR is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.2 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 W1B 1AR as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to W1B 1AR is Devonshire Close which is centered 71 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Portland Place and is 143 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 148 m away at Regent's Park Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 864 m away.
The closest primary school to W1B 1AR (for ages 11 and under) is All Souls CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 3, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Southbank International School Westminster.
The local pub for residents of W1B 1AR is Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) and is 764 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 30, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from YIFANG TAIWAN FRUIT TEA and is 846 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 27, 2020.
Policing for W1B 1AR 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 W1B 1AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W1B 1AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W1B 1AR
| Introduction | October 2020 |
| 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 W1B 1AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 18 m | |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 133 m | |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 224 m |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 372 m | |
| The St Marylebone CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 2, 2014) | 422 m |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 550 m | |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 563 m |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 21, 2010) | 574 m |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 764 m |
| Francis Holland School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.03 km | |
| Christ Church School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.05 km |
| International Community School | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.1 km | |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.18 km |
| Wetherby Preparatory School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.19 km | |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.19 km | |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School | Independent school | 10-16 | 1.26 km | |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.26 km |
| Halcyon London International School | Independent school | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 1.29 km |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.36 km |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 12, 2019) | 1.37 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1B 1AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Rooms Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2019 | 695 m | |
| MEDIREST SIGNATURE-COMPASS GROUP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 728 m | |
| Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2017 | 764 m | |
| Just Hospitality | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2018 | 775 m | |
| Harley Street At University | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2019 | 777 m | |
| Interserve FM | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2019 | 777 m | |
| Normans News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 777 m | |
| Hub By Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2018 | 800 m | |
| Dr Coffee Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 18, 2019 | 803 m | |
| The Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 16, 2019 | 821 m | |
| Caffe Presto | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 5, 2019 | 829 m | |
| Marlborough Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2019 | 829 m | |
| Patisserie Valerie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2019 | 829 m | |
| Planet Organic | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 23, 2017 | 829 m | |
| S & S Newsmart | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 3, 2018 | 829 m | |
| George Farha Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 20, 2020 | 843 m | |
| YIFANG TAIWAN FRUIT TEA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 846 m | |
| MEDIREST HEALTCARE -COMPASS GROUP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2020 | 872 m | |
| The Catholic Chaplaincy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2018 | 881 m | |
| Print Room Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 30, 2017 | 910 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1B 1AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Portland Place | 143 m | |
| Great Portland Street | 204 m | |
| Regent's Park | 209 m | |
| Great Portland Street | 227 m | |
| Regent's Park | 230 m | |
| Regent's Park Underground Station | 148 m | |
| Regent's Park Underground Station | 155 m | |
| Regent's Park Underground Station | 177 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 864 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 947 m | |
| London Euston Rail Station | 1.02 km | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 1.88 km | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 1.88 km | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 1.88 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.1 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.26 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.57 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1B 1AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Three Island Pond | 1.52 km | |
| Paddington Green | 1.95 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 2.1 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 2.24 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 2.31 km | |
| Duck Island | 2.32 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.32 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.38 km | |
| The Fountains | 2.39 km | |
| The Long Water | 2.51 km | |
| Round Pond | 3.13 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 4.2 km | |
| Hampstead Ponds | 4.29 km | |
| Parliament Hill | 4.31 km | |
| Number 2 Pond | 4.36 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52176500 |
| Longitude | -0.14610900 |
| OS Easting | 528716 |
| OS Northing | 0181945 |
| 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 | Marylebone High Street |
| 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 | E33030852 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 011A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |