The postcode W1H 1BJ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. W1H 1BJ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
W1H 1BJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 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 W1H 1BJ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to W1H 1BJ is Virgil Place which is centered 53 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Marylebone Station and is 181 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 269 m away at Marylebone Underground Station The closest railway station is London Marylebone Rail Station, 288 m away.
The closest primary school to W1H 1BJ (for ages 11 and under) is St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 26, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Halcyon London International School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 5, 2020 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of W1H 1BJ is Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) and is 1.93 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 30, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from EKook and is 1.96 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.
Policing for W1H 1BJ 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 W1H 1BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W1H 1BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W1H 1BJ
| 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 W1H 1BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Community School | Independent school | 3-19 | 76 m | |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 80 m |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School | Independent school | 10-16 | 290 m | |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 27, 2019) | 322 m |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 346 m |
| Wetherby Preparatory School | Independent school | 8-13 | 362 m | |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 12, 2019) | 451 m |
| Halcyon London International School | Independent school | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 469 m |
| Ark King Solomon Academy | Academy | 2-18 | Outstanding (May 15, 2013) | 492 m |
| Abingdon House School | Special school | 5-19 | 534 m | |
| Francis Holland School | Independent school | 11-18 | 588 m | |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 21, 2010) | 701 m |
| Gateway Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 774 m | |
| The St Marylebone CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 2, 2014) | 775 m |
| Unity Girls High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 813 m |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 882 m | |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.09 km | |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.17 km | |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 1.23 km | |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.26 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1H 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Rooms Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2019 | 1.86 km | |
| MEDIREST SIGNATURE-COMPASS GROUP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 1.87 km | |
| Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2017 | 1.93 km | |
| Royal Thames Yacht Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 1.94 km | |
| Just Hospitality | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2018 | 1.94 km | |
| Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2021 | 1.94 km | |
| Harley Street At University | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2019 | 1.94 km | |
| Interserve FM | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2019 | 1.94 km | |
| Normans News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 1.94 km | |
| Pavilion Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 1.95 km | |
| Mari Vanna | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 23, 2022 | 1.95 km | |
| Hub By Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2018 | 1.95 km | |
| Al Basha Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 1.96 km | |
| Co. | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 1.96 km | |
| EKook | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 1.96 km | |
| Osteria Romana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 1.96 km | |
| Dr Coffee Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 18, 2019 | 1.96 km | |
| Masgouf House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 4, 2014 | 1.99 km | |
| The Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 16, 2019 | 1.99 km | |
| Caffe Presto | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 5, 2019 | 1.99 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1H 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Marylebone Station | 181 m | |
| Great Central Street | 217 m | |
| Edgware Road (NW1) | 224 m | |
| Marylebone Station | 251 m | |
| Old Marylebone Town Hall | 257 m | |
| Marylebone Underground Station | 269 m | |
| Marylebone Underground Station | 270 m | |
| Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station | 280 m | |
| London Marylebone Rail Station | 288 m | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 986 m | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 1.1 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.46 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.46 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.46 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.83 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.99 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.33 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1H 1BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Paddington Green | 807 m | |
| The Fountains | 1.36 km | |
| The Long Water | 1.58 km | |
| The Serpentine | 1.65 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 1.81 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 2 km | |
| Round Pond | 2.11 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 2.21 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 2.77 km | |
| Duck Island | 2.87 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.89 km | |
| Holland Park | 3.43 km | |
| Portobello Dock | 3.69 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 4.21 km | |
| Hampstead Ponds | 4.3 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51975700 |
| Longitude | -0.16261900 |
| OS Easting | 527578 |
| OS Northing | 0181693 |
| 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 | Bryanston and Dorset Square |
| 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 | E33030770 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 012C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |