Postcode W1J 5BN (Westminster)

Map showing W1J 5BN and nearby postcodes

The postcode W1J 5BN is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. W1J 5BN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

W1J 5BN is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.9 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 W1J 5BN as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Urban cultural mix.

The closest road name to W1J 5BN is Hill Street which is centered 20 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Berkeley Square and is 195 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 459 m away at Green Park Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 529 m away.

The closest primary school to W1J 5BN (for ages 11 and under) is St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on October 20, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair.

The local pub for residents of W1J 5BN is Blue Posts Public House and is 624 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 5, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for W1J 5BN 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 W1J 5BN and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to W1J 5BN, and the approximate distance away.

Hill Street 20 m
Archibald Mews 55 m
Hay's Mews 79 m
Chesterfield Hill 79 m
Waverton Street 92 m
Farm Street 102 m
Chesterfield Street 140 m
Charles Street 148 m
Mount Street Mews 153 m
Red Lion Yard 155 m
South Audley Street 167 m
South Street 167 m
Mount Street 193 m
Queen Street 195 m
Chesterfield Gardens 201 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W1J 5BN

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 W1J 5BN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
86 m
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 407 m
Wetherby Senior School 999 m
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.07 km
Queen's College, London 1.1 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.14 km
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
1.18 km
Wetherby Preparatory School 1.23 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.3 km
Sylvia Young Theatre School 1.34 km
Westminster City School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.37 km
Portland Place School 1.38 km
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
1.39 km
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Outstanding
(October 17, 2006)
1.42 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.43 km
Southbank International School Westminster 1.45 km
More House School 1.46 km
Hill House School Good
(January 18, 2018)
1.5 km
International Community School 1.5 km
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
1.52 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1J 5BN - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Le Caprice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 24, 2019
604 m
Blue Posts Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 5, 2019
624 m
Royal Over-seas League Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
626 m
White's Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 25, 2020
634 m
Royal Ocean Racing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 10, 2012
635 m
Brooks's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
661 m
St James Hotel & Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 20, 2022
662 m
Stafford Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
667 m
Franco's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2012
671 m
Wiltons Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 23, 2019
671 m
Café Murano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
675 m
Pratt's Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 9, 2014
676 m
Boodle's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
698 m
Ginza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 27, 2020
704 m
Skanska Construction Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 15, 2018
707 m
Spencer House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 25, 2020
726 m
Lockets Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 29, 2021
728 m
Dukes Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 26, 2021
729 m
Ferox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 13, 2017
730 m
Quaglino's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 21, 2021
750 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1J 5BN - Data from Apr 2022

Berkeley Square Bus Stop/Station 195 m
Dorchester Hotel Bus Stop/Station 361 m
London Hilton Hotel Bus Stop/Station 363 m
Berkeley Square Bus Stop/Station 363 m
Green Park Bus Stop/Station 384 m
Green Park Underground Station Metro/Tram 459 m
Green Park Underground Station Metro/Tram 466 m
Green Park Underground Station Metro/Tram 468 m
Bond Street Station Rail 529 m
Bond Street Station Rail 664 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 1.3 km
Embankment Pier Ferry 1.89 km
Embankment Pier Ferry 1.91 km
Westminster Pier Ferry 1.92 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.63 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.79 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.11 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1J 5BN - Data from Dec 2021

St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.25 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 1.38 km
Duck Island Island 1.39 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.42 km
The Long Water Inland Water 1.76 km
The Fountains Inland Water 1.86 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
Round Pond Inland Water 2.41 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.92 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.25 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 3.29 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.37 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 3.38 km
Ransome's Dock Inland Water 3.43 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.54 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for W1J 5BN - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.50866100
Longitude -0.14891400
OS Easting 528560
OS Northing 0180483
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
26464
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Electoral Ward West End
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: Urban cultural mix
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 E33031233
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018D
Output Area / Small Area 2D1