Postcode W1G 8GT (Westminster)

Map showing W1G 8GT and nearby postcodes

The postcode W1G 8GT is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. W1G 8GT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

W1G 8GT 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 8GT as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.

The closest road name to W1G 8GT is Wimpole Mews which is centered 73 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Portland Place and is 259 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 440 m away at Regent's Park Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 653 m away.

The closest primary school to W1G 8GT (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 Wetherby Senior School.

The local pub for residents of W1G 8GT is Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) and is 1.02 km 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 1.05 km 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 W1G 8GT 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 W1G 8GT and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to W1G 8GT, and the approximate distance away.

Wimpole Mews 73 m
Marylebone Mews 91 m
Westmoreland Street 94 m
Harley Street 105 m
Woodstock Mews 110 m
Harley Place 111 m
Upper Wimpole Street 125 m
Wheatley Street 130 m
Weymouth Street 143 m
Clarkes Mews 158 m
Wesley Street 161 m
De Walden Street 166 m
Marylebone Street 167 m
Mansfield Mews 171 m
Wimpole Street 174 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W1G 8GT

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 W1G 8GT - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Queen's College, London 154 m
Wetherby Senior School 238 m
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
290 m
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
298 m
Portland Place School 299 m
Southbank International School Westminster 301 m
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
398 m
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
693 m
International Community School 900 m
Wetherby Preparatory School 925 m
Francis Holland School 1 km
Sylvia Young Theatre School 1.01 km
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
1.01 km
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Good
(February 26, 2020)
1.01 km
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism Good
(October 31, 2018)
1.08 km
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
1.11 km
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
1.18 km
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Outstanding
(February 27, 2019)
1.26 km
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(September 12, 2019)
1.27 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.3 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1G 8GT - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Cotton Rooms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 10, 2019
941 m
Hub By Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 8, 2018
998 m
Just Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 7, 2018
1 km
MEDIREST SIGNATURE-COMPASS GROUP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 9, 2022
1.01 km
Harley Street At University Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 4, 2019
1.02 km
Interserve FM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 16, 2019
1.02 km
Normans News Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 15, 2019
1.02 km
Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 30, 2017
1.02 km
Caffe Presto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 5, 2019
1.03 km
Marlborough Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 9, 2019
1.03 km
Patisserie Valerie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 28, 2019
1.03 km
Planet Organic Retailers - other 4
Good
November 23, 2017
1.03 km
S & S Newsmart Retailers - other 4
Good
May 3, 2018
1.03 km
YIFANG TAIWAN FRUIT TEA Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 27, 2020
1.05 km
Dr Coffee Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 18, 2019
1.07 km
The Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 16, 2019
1.07 km
MEDIREST HEALTCARE -COMPASS GROUP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 6, 2020
1.07 km
BaxterStorey at Asos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 18, 2018
1.09 km
One Alfred Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 15, 2019
1.09 km
Busaba Eathai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 1, 2019
1.11 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1G 8GT - Data from Apr 2022

Portland Place Bus Stop/Station 259 m
New Cavendish Street Bus Stop/Station 332 m
Harley Street Bus Stop/Station 423 m
Henrietta Place Bus Stop/Station 440 m
Harley Street Bus Stop/Station 445 m
Regent's Park Underground Station Metro/Tram 440 m
Regent's Park Underground Station Metro/Tram 446 m
Regent's Park Underground Station Metro/Tram 462 m
Bond Street Station Rail 653 m
Bond Street Station Rail 667 m
London Marylebone Rail Station Rail 1.06 km
London Zoo Waterbus Stop Ferry 2.02 km
London Zoo Waterbus Stop Ferry 2.02 km
London Zoo Waterbus Stop Ferry 2.02 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.83 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.99 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.3 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1G 8GT - Data from Dec 2021

Three Island Pond Inland Water 1.74 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.07 km
The Fountains Inland Water 2.12 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 2.15 km
Duck Island Island 2.18 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 2.19 km
The Long Water Inland Water 2.22 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.25 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.4 km
Round Pond Inland Water 2.84 km
Holland Park Woodland Or Forest 4.27 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.4 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 4.44 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 4.46 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for W1G 8GT - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51941000
Longitude -0.14859300
OS Easting 528552
OS Northing 0181679
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
27672
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

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: 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 E33030883
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 011
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 011A
Output Area / Small Area 2D3