The postcode W1G 8YQ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. W1G 8YQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
W1G 8YQ 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 8YQ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to W1G 8YQ is Westmoreland Street which is centered 54 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Portland Place and is 287 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 439 m away at Regent's Park Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 686 m away.
The closest primary school to W1G 8YQ (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 8YQ is Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) and is 1.05 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 1.09 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 8YQ 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 8YQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W1G 8YQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W1G 8YQ
| 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 W1G 8YQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 197 m | |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 237 m | |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 21, 2010) | 266 m |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 313 m | |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 326 m |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 326 m | |
| The St Marylebone CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 2, 2014) | 359 m |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 733 m |
| International Community School | Independent school | 3-19 | 859 m | |
| Wetherby Preparatory School | Independent school | 8-13 | 894 m | |
| Francis Holland School | Independent school | 11-18 | 960 m | |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 967 m |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School | Independent school | 10-16 | 973 m | |
| Halcyon London International School | Independent school | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 981 m |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.08 km |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 1.08 km |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.2 km |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 27, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 12, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Abingdon House School | Special school | 5-19 | 1.29 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1G 8YQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Rooms Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2019 | 971 m | |
| Hub By Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2018 | 1.03 km | |
| Just Hospitality | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2018 | 1.04 km | |
| MEDIREST SIGNATURE-COMPASS GROUP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 1.04 km | |
| Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2017 | 1.05 km | |
| Harley Street At University | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2019 | 1.05 km | |
| Interserve FM | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2019 | 1.05 km | |
| Normans News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 1.05 km | |
| Caffe Presto | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 5, 2019 | 1.07 km | |
| Marlborough Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2019 | 1.07 km | |
| Patisserie Valerie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2019 | 1.07 km | |
| Planet Organic | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 23, 2017 | 1.07 km | |
| S & S Newsmart | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 3, 2018 | 1.07 km | |
| YIFANG TAIWAN FRUIT TEA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 1.09 km | |
| Dr Coffee Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 18, 2019 | 1.09 km | |
| The Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 16, 2019 | 1.1 km | |
| MEDIREST HEALTCARE -COMPASS GROUP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2020 | 1.11 km | |
| BaxterStorey at Asos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2018 | 1.13 km | |
| One Alfred Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 1.13 km | |
| George Farha Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 20, 2020 | 1.15 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1G 8YQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Portland Place | 287 m | |
| New Cavendish Street | 370 m | |
| Harley Street | 400 m | |
| Harley Street | 422 m | |
| Henrietta Place | 472 m | |
| Regent's Park Underground Station | 439 m | |
| Regent's Park Underground Station | 445 m | |
| Regent's Park Underground Station | 459 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 686 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 688 m | |
| London Marylebone Rail Station | 1.02 km | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 1.98 km | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 1.98 km | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 1.98 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.84 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.01 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.32 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1G 8YQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Three Island Pond | 1.71 km | |
| Paddington Green | 1.74 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.06 km | |
| The Fountains | 2.09 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 2.18 km | |
| The Long Water | 2.2 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 2.22 km | |
| Duck Island | 2.22 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.23 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 2.37 km | |
| Round Pond | 2.82 km | |
| Holland Park | 4.24 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 4.37 km | |
| Duck Pond | 4.46 km | |
| Hampstead Ponds | 4.46 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for W1G 8YQ - 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 | 51.51958200 |
| Longitude | -0.14917700 |
| OS Easting | 528511 |
| OS Northing | 0181697 |
| 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 | E33030883 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 011A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |