Postcode W1F 8FW (Westminster)

Map showing W1F 8FW and nearby postcodes

The postcode W1F 8FW is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. W1F 8FW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

W1F 8FW is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 W1F 8FW as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to W1F 8FW is Great Chapel Street which is centered 22 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dean Street and is 84 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 233 m away at Tottenham Court Road Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 56 m away.

The closest primary school to W1F 8FW (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 Southbank International School Westminster.

The local pub for residents of W1F 8FW is Royal George Public House and is 250 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 7, 2014. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lebaneats Takeaway Limited and is 321 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 5, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for W1F 8FW 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 W1F 8FW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to W1F 8FW, and the approximate distance away.

Great Chapel Street 22 m
Hollen Street 29 m
Sheraton Street 76 m
Carlisle Street 85 m
Noel Street 124 m
D'arblay Street 124 m
Wardour Mews 125 m
Soho Street 138 m
Berwick Street 150 m
Richmond Buildings 152 m
Wardour Street 157 m
Duck Lane 157 m
Chapone Place 168 m
Portland Mews 171 m
Rathbone Place 176 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W1F 8FW

Introduction October 2000
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 W1F 8FW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
405 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 455 m
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
574 m
The Royal Ballet School 820 m
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
867 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
880 m
CATS College London 898 m
Queen's College, London 934 m
Portland Place School 945 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
1 km
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
1.04 km
Southbank International School Westminster 1.06 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.07 km
Wetherby Senior School 1.13 km
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
1.31 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.32 km
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 1.42 km
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism Good
(October 31, 2018)
1.44 km
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
1.44 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.46 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1F 8FW - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Royal George Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 7, 2014
250 m
Starbucks Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 26, 2021
250 m
SuperDrug Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 15, 2013
250 m
G-A-Y Late Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2017
278 m
Central Food and Wine (retail) Retailers - other 4
Good
December 5, 2019
321 m
CHATEAU DENMARK LIMITED Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
321 m
Lamis Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 11, 2019
321 m
Lebaneats Takeaway Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 5, 2018
321 m
Sajway Lebanese Food Express Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
July 15, 2019
321 m
TATTU RESTAURANT Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
321 m
H & W Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2018
327 m
Avalon School Of English Ltd School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 23, 2017
340 m
Flat Iron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
340 m
Amorino Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
August 14, 2017
345 m
Café At Foyles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 26, 2014
345 m
Cafeteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 26, 2020
345 m
Mr Meng Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 22, 2020
345 m
The Montague Pyke Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 6, 2020
345 m
Ole & Steen Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
December 6, 2018
350 m
Chipotle Mexican Grill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 22, 2021
352 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1F 8FW - Data from Apr 2022

Dean Street Bus Stop/Station 84 m
Wardour Street Bus Stop/Station 89 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Bus Stop/Station 207 m
Great Titchfield Street Oxford Circus Station Bus Stop/Station 318 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Bus Stop/Station 326 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 233 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 284 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 287 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 56 m
Bond Street Station Rail 730 m
Bond Street Station Rail 1.02 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 1.24 km
Savoy Pier Ferry 1.25 km
Embankment Pier Ferry 1.26 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.44 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.6 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.89 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1F 8FW - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.37 km
Duck Island Island 1.38 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.44 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.51 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.59 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km
The Long Water Inland Water 2.89 km
The Fountains Inland Water 2.9 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.15 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.26 km
Round Pond Inland Water 3.55 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 4.19 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 4.32 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 4.34 km
West Dock Inland Water 4.39 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for W1F 8FW - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 100%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51538300
Longitude -0.13447400
OS Easting 529543
OS Northing 0181256
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
11768
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

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: 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 E33032009
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 013B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2