The postcode W1B 1QA is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. W1B 1QA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
W1B 1QA 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 1QA as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to W1B 1QA is New Cavendish Street which is centered 22 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Portland Place and is 98 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 376 m away at Regent's Park Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 635 m away.
The closest primary school to W1B 1QA (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 1QA is Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) and is 830 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 851 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 27, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for W1B 1QA 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 1QA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W1B 1QA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W1B 1QA
| Introduction | December 2000 |
| 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 W1B 1QA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 90 m |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 135 m | |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 165 m | |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 211 m | |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 401 m | |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 494 m |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 21, 2010) | 498 m |
| The St Marylebone CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 2, 2014) | 525 m |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 957 m |
| International Community School | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.1 km | |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.11 km | |
| Wetherby Preparatory School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.12 km | |
| Francis Holland School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.15 km | |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 1.19 km |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.2 km |
| Halcyon London International School | Independent school | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 1.2 km |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School | Independent school | 10-16 | 1.21 km | |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.25 km |
| Christ Church School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.27 km |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.31 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1B 1QA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Rooms Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2019 | 749 m | |
| Hub By Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2018 | 798 m | |
| Just Hospitality | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2018 | 807 m | |
| Harley Street At University | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2019 | 827 m | |
| Interserve FM | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2019 | 827 m | |
| Normans News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 827 m | |
| Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2017 | 830 m | |
| Caffe Presto | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 5, 2019 | 833 m | |
| Marlborough Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2019 | 833 m | |
| Patisserie Valerie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2019 | 833 m | |
| Planet Organic | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 23, 2017 | 833 m | |
| S & S Newsmart | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 3, 2018 | 833 m | |
| MEDIREST SIGNATURE-COMPASS GROUP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 840 m | |
| YIFANG TAIWAN FRUIT TEA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 851 m | |
| MEDIREST HEALTCARE -COMPASS GROUP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2020 | 872 m | |
| Dr Coffee Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 18, 2019 | 878 m | |
| The Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 16, 2019 | 881 m | |
| BaxterStorey at Asos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2018 | 886 m | |
| One Alfred Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 886 m | |
| Busaba Eathai | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 1, 2019 | 915 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1B 1QA - Data from Apr 2022
| Portland Place | 98 m | |
| New Cavendish Street | 132 m | |
| Margaret Street Oxford Circus | 371 m | |
| Great Portland Street | 382 m | |
| Great Portland Street | 427 m | |
| Regent's Park Underground Station | 376 m | |
| Regent's Park Underground Station | 383 m | |
| Regent's Park Underground Station | 405 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 635 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 734 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 912 m | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 2.09 km | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 2.09 km | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 2.09 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.87 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.03 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.34 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1B 1QA - Data from Dec 2021
| Three Island Pond | 1.75 km | |
| Paddington Green | 1.98 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 2.09 km | |
| Duck Island | 2.11 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.11 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.23 km | |
| The Fountains | 2.31 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 2.31 km | |
| The Long Water | 2.4 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 2.45 km | |
| Round Pond | 3.03 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 4.43 km | |
| Holland Park | 4.47 km | |
| Duck Pond | 4.5 km | |
| Hampstead Ponds | 4.52 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for W1B 1QA - 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 | 51.51972500 |
| Longitude | -0.14574100 |
| OS Easting | 528749 |
| OS Northing | 0181719 |
| 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 | E33030849 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 011A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |