The postcode W1G 8BJ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. W1G 8BJ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
W1G 8BJ 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 W1G 8BJ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to W1G 8BJ is Wimpole Mews which is centered 36 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Portland Place and is 198 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 332 m away at Regent's Park Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 741 m away.
The closest primary school to W1G 8BJ (for ages 11 and under) is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on October 21, 2010. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Southbank International School Westminster.
The local pub for residents of W1G 8BJ is Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) and is 951 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 1 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 27, 2020.
Policing for W1G 8BJ 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 W1G 8BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W1G 8BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W1G 8BJ
| Introduction | October 2000 |
| 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 W1G 8BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 204 m | |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 227 m | |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 232 m | |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 257 m |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 343 m | |
| The St Marylebone CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 2, 2014) | 344 m |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 21, 2010) | 367 m |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 666 m |
| International Community School | Independent school | 3-19 | 931 m | |
| Francis Holland School | Independent school | 11-18 | 968 m | |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 972 m |
| Wetherby Preparatory School | Independent school | 8-13 | 991 m | |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.03 km |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School | Independent school | 10-16 | 1.06 km | |
| Halcyon London International School | Independent school | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 1.08 km |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.17 km |
| Christ Church School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.23 km |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 12, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 27, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.29 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1G 8BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Rooms Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2019 | 875 m | |
| MEDIREST SIGNATURE-COMPASS GROUP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 931 m | |
| Just Hospitality | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2018 | 945 m | |
| Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2017 | 951 m | |
| Hub By Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2018 | 951 m | |
| Harley Street At University | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2019 | 956 m | |
| Interserve FM | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2019 | 956 m | |
| Normans News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 956 m | |
| Caffe Presto | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 5, 2019 | 984 m | |
| Marlborough Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2019 | 984 m | |
| Patisserie Valerie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2019 | 984 m | |
| Planet Organic | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 23, 2017 | 984 m | |
| S & S Newsmart | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 3, 2018 | 984 m | |
| Dr Coffee Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 18, 2019 | 993 m | |
| YIFANG TAIWAN FRUIT TEA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 1 km | |
| The Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 16, 2019 | 1.01 km | |
| MEDIREST HEALTCARE -COMPASS GROUP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2020 | 1.03 km | |
| George Farha Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 20, 2020 | 1.04 km | |
| The Catholic Chaplaincy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2018 | 1.06 km | |
| BaxterStorey at Asos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2018 | 1.06 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1G 8BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Portland Place | 198 m | |
| New Cavendish Street | 305 m | |
| Harley Street | 327 m | |
| Harley Street | 347 m | |
| Regent's Park | 380 m | |
| Regent's Park Underground Station | 332 m | |
| Regent's Park Underground Station | 338 m | |
| Regent's Park Underground Station | 354 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 741 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 773 m | |
| London Marylebone Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 1.94 km | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 1.94 km | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 1.94 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.93 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.1 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.41 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1G 8BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Three Island Pond | 1.64 km | |
| Paddington Green | 1.8 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 2.17 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.17 km | |
| The Fountains | 2.19 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 2.23 km | |
| Duck Island | 2.26 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.26 km | |
| The Long Water | 2.3 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 2.32 km | |
| Round Pond | 2.92 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 4.31 km | |
| Holland Park | 4.34 km | |
| Hampstead Ponds | 4.4 km | |
| Parliament Hill | 4.44 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52035700 |
| Longitude | -0.14819500 |
| OS Easting | 528577 |
| OS Northing | 0181785 |
| 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 | E33030869 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 011A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |