The postcode W1H 5YL is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. W1H 5YL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
W1H 5YL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 5YL as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to W1H 5YL is Castlereagh Street which is centered 50 m away.
The nearest bus stop is George Street (W2) and is 99 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 418 m away at Marble Arch Underground Station The closest railway station is London Marylebone Rail Station, 607 m away.
The closest primary school to W1H 5YL (for ages 11 and under) is Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 8, 2009. 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 5YL is Paxton's Head Public House and is 1.71 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 16, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from EKook and is 1.64 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for W1H 5YL 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 5YL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W1H 5YL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W1H 5YL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 W1H 5YL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 39 m |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School | Independent school | 10-16 | 69 m | |
| Wetherby Preparatory School | Independent school | 8-13 | 166 m | |
| Halcyon London International School | Independent school | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 189 m |
| International Community School | Independent school | 3-19 | 333 m | |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 397 m |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 27, 2019) | 547 m |
| Ark King Solomon Academy | Academy | 2-18 | Outstanding (May 15, 2013) | 633 m |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 12, 2019) | 735 m |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 21, 2010) | 777 m |
| Abingdon House School | Special school | 5-19 | 813 m | |
| Francis Holland School | Independent school | 11-18 | 914 m | |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 915 m | |
| Unity Girls High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 942 m |
| The St Marylebone CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 2, 2014) | 987 m |
| Gateway Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 989 m | |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.16 km | |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.29 km |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.32 km | |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.36 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1H 5YL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2021 | 1.63 km | |
| Mari Vanna | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 23, 2022 | 1.63 km | |
| Royal Thames Yacht Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 1.63 km | |
| Pavilion Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 1.64 km | |
| Co. | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 1.64 km | |
| EKook | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 1.64 km | |
| Osteria Romana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 1.64 km | |
| Al Basha Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 1.66 km | |
| Masgouf House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 4, 2014 | 1.68 km | |
| Park Tower Casino | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 26, 2021 | 1.71 km | |
| The Park Tower Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2022 | 1.71 km | |
| Mr Chow Restaurant Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 1.71 km | |
| Paxton's Head Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2017 | 1.71 km | |
| The Buddha Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2021 | 1.71 km | |
| Bubbleology | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2018 | 1.72 km | |
| Burger & Lobster | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2020 | 1.72 km | |
| Farm Girl @ HN Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2021 | 1.72 km | |
| Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Restaurant, Food Hall & Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 1.72 km | |
| Kudos Cafes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2018 | 1.72 km | |
| Madhu's Brasserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2021 | 1.72 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1H 5YL - Data from Apr 2022
| George Street (W2) | 99 m | |
| George Street (W2) | 122 m | |
| Burwood Place | 192 m | |
| Edgware Road (NW1) | 296 m | |
| Edgware Road (NW1) | 333 m | |
| Marble Arch Underground Station | 418 m | |
| Marble Arch Underground Station | 434 m | |
| Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station | 437 m | |
| London Marylebone Rail Station | 607 m | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 852 m | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 964 m | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.47 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.47 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.47 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.5 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.67 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.01 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1H 5YL - Data from Dec 2021
| Paddington Green | 845 m | |
| The Fountains | 1.09 km | |
| The Long Water | 1.28 km | |
| The Serpentine | 1.33 km | |
| Round Pond | 1.84 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.14 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 2.32 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 2.54 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 2.61 km | |
| Duck Island | 2.72 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.75 km | |
| Holland Park | 3.22 km | |
| Portobello Dock | 3.71 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 4.09 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 4.11 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for W1H 5YL - 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% |
Energy usage data for W1H 5YL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51686700 |
| Longitude | -0.16352800 |
| OS Easting | 527523 |
| OS Northing | 0181370 |
| 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: 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 | E33036722 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 012B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |