The postcode W1B 2LZ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. W1B 2LZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
W1B 2LZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.3 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 2LZ as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to W1B 2LZ is Little Argyll Street which is centered 51 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Oxford Circus Station and is 33 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 85 m away at Oxford Circus Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 169 m away.
The closest primary school to W1B 2LZ (for ages 11 and under) is Soho Parish CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 20, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Wetherby Senior School.
The local pub for residents of W1B 2LZ is Red Lion Public House and is 794 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 8, 2013. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pret A Manger and is 794 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 23, 2020.
Policing for W1B 2LZ 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 2LZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W1B 2LZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W1B 2LZ
| 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 2LZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 552 m | |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 631 m |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 641 m |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 658 m | |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 660 m |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 736 m | |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 819 m |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 841 m | |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 21, 2010) | 854 m |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 972 m | |
| Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.06 km | |
| The St Marylebone CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 2, 2014) | 1.1 km |
| Wetherby Preparatory School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.33 km | |
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 1.34 km | |
| Halcyon London International School | Independent school | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 1.35 km |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School | Independent school | 10-16 | 1.44 km | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| International Community School | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.45 km | |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.46 km | |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 1.49 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1B 2LZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 22, 2019 | 746 m | |
| Apax Partners Worldwide LLP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2016 | 752 m | |
| Tramps | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2017 | 759 m | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 760 m | |
| White's Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 25, 2020 | 765 m | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2021 | 767 m | |
| Franco's Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2012 | 778 m | |
| Wiltons Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 778 m | |
| Jermyn Street Theatre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 25, 2012 | 781 m | |
| Papa L's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 21, 2021 | 781 m | |
| JJAM London | Awaiting Inspection | 782 m | |
| Osprey London Graeme Ellisdon Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 17, 2019 | 782 m | |
| The Mayfair Lounge And Grill At The Cavendish | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2016 | 791 m | |
| Paxton & Whitfield Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2019 | 794 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2020 | 794 m | |
| Red Lion Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2013 | 794 m | |
| Skanska Construction | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2018 | 800 m | |
| Baxter Storey Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2018 | 804 m | |
| Royal George Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 7, 2014 | 804 m | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2021 | 804 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1B 2LZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Oxford Circus Station | 33 m | |
| Oxford Circus Station | 56 m | |
| Oxford Circus Station Harewood Place | 111 m | |
| John Princes St Oxford Circus | 120 m | |
| John Princes St Oxford Circus | 126 m | |
| Oxford Circus Underground Station | 85 m | |
| Oxford Circus Underground Station | 87 m | |
| Oxford Circus Underground Station | 98 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 169 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 459 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 594 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 1.64 km | |
| Embankment Pier | 1.65 km | |
| Savoy Pier | 1.66 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.29 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.46 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.76 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1B 2LZ - Data from Dec 2021
| St James's Park Lake | 1.46 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.48 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 1.49 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.05 km | |
| Paddington Green | 2.31 km | |
| The Long Water | 2.34 km | |
| The Fountains | 2.34 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.38 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 2.94 km | |
| Round Pond | 2.99 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.08 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.95 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 4.02 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 4.09 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 4.2 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51440300 |
| Longitude | -0.14241200 |
| OS Easting | 528995 |
| OS Northing | 0181133 |
| 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 | West End |
| 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: Inner city students Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood |
| 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 | E33031943 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 013E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |