Postcode W1J 5LW (Westminster)

Map showing W1J 5LW and nearby postcodes

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

W1J 5LW 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 5LW as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Urban cultural mix.

The closest road name to W1J 5LW is Hill Street which is centered 27 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Berkeley Square and is 178 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 422 m away at Green Park Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 551 m away.

The closest primary school to W1J 5LW (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 5LW is Blue Posts Public House and is 589 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 5, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Hill Street 27 m
Hay's Mews 47 m
Chesterfield Hill 47 m
Archibald Mews 92 m
Waverton Street 101 m
Charles Street 111 m
Farm Street 115 m
Chesterfield Street 116 m
Red Lion Yard 151 m
Queen Street 160 m
Clarges Mews 168 m
Mount Street Mews 177 m
Chesterfield Gardens 189 m
South Audley Street 195 m
South Street 195 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W1J 5LW

Introduction December 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 5LW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
121 m
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 376 m
Wetherby Senior School 1.02 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.04 km
Queen's College, London 1.12 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.17 km
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
1.22 km
Wetherby Preparatory School 1.27 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.31 km
Westminster City School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.34 km
Sylvia Young Theatre School 1.38 km
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Outstanding
(October 17, 2006)
1.39 km
Portland Place School 1.4 km
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
1.43 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.44 km
More House School 1.45 km
Southbank International School Westminster 1.47 km
Hill House School Good
(January 18, 2018)
1.5 km
International Community School 1.54 km
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
1.55 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Le Caprice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 24, 2019
568 m
Blue Posts Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 5, 2019
589 m
Royal Over-seas League Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
590 m
Royal Ocean Racing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 10, 2012
598 m
White's Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 25, 2020
600 m
Brooks's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
625 m
St James Hotel & Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 20, 2022
625 m
Stafford Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
630 m
Franco's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2012
637 m
Wiltons Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 23, 2019
637 m
Pratt's Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 9, 2014
639 m
Café Murano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
640 m
Boodle's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
663 m
Ginza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 27, 2020
669 m
Skanska Construction Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 15, 2018
673 m
Spencer House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 25, 2020
689 m
Dukes Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 26, 2021
691 m
Lockets Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 29, 2021
693 m
Ferox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 13, 2017
694 m
Quaglino's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 21, 2021
715 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Berkeley Square Bus Stop/Station 178 m
Green Park Bus Stop/Station 347 m
Berkeley Square Bus Stop/Station 353 m
London Hilton Hotel Bus Stop/Station 359 m
Stratton Street Bus Stop/Station 374 m
Green Park Underground Station Metro/Tram 422 m
Green Park Underground Station Metro/Tram 430 m
Green Park Underground Station Metro/Tram 431 m
Bond Street Station Rail 551 m
Bond Street Station Rail 672 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 1.29 km
Embankment Pier Ferry 1.86 km
Embankment Pier Ferry 1.88 km
Westminster Pier Ferry 1.88 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.61 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.77 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.09 km

Nearby Nature

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

St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.21 km
Duck Island Island 1.35 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.38 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 1.4 km
The Long Water Inland Water 1.79 km
The Fountains Inland Water 1.89 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Round Pond Inland Water 2.44 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.95 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.23 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 3.27 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 3.37 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.39 km
Ransome's Dock Inland Water 3.43 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.57 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.50846500
Longitude -0.14847500
OS Easting 528591
OS Northing 0180462
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