Postcode W1J 5NS (Westminster)

Map showing W1J 5NS and nearby postcodes

The postcode W1J 5NS is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. W1J 5NS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to W1J 5NS is Waverton Street which is centered 40 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Berkeley Square and is 255 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 415 m away at Hyde Park Corner Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 566 m away.

The closest primary school to W1J 5NS (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 5NS is Blue Posts Public House and is 665 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 5, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Waverton Street 40 m
Hill Street 56 m
Archibald Mews 74 m
Hay's Mews 99 m
Chesterfield Hill 99 m
Red Lion Yard 109 m
South Audley Street 114 m
South Street 114 m
Chesterfield Street 128 m
Deanery Mews 154 m
Farm Street 157 m
Chesterfield Gardens 164 m
Tilney Street 176 m
Charles Street 177 m
Mount Street 180 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W1J 5NS

Introduction October 2000
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from W1J 5NS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
61 m
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 398 m
Wetherby Senior School 1.03 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.12 km
Queen's College, London 1.14 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.16 km
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
1.16 km
Wetherby Preparatory School 1.22 km
Sylvia Young Theatre School 1.33 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.34 km
Westminster City School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.37 km
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
1.37 km
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Outstanding
(October 17, 2006)
1.39 km
More House School 1.4 km
Portland Place School 1.43 km
Hill House School Good
(January 18, 2018)
1.44 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.49 km
Southbank International School Westminster 1.5 km
International Community School 1.5 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 5NS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Le Caprice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 24, 2019
640 m
Royal Over-seas League Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
661 m
Blue Posts Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 5, 2019
665 m
Royal Ocean Racing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 10, 2012
667 m
White's Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 25, 2020
679 m
St James Hotel & Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 20, 2022
696 m
Stafford Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
699 m
Brooks's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
700 m
Pratt's Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 9, 2014
711 m
Franco's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2012
716 m
Wiltons Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 23, 2019
716 m
Café Murano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
717 m
BaxterStorey/Saville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 20, 2019
730 m
Lanesborough Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
730 m
Boodle's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
739 m
Ginza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 27, 2020
747 m
Bridges Retailers - other 4
Good
October 12, 2016
750 m
Wellesley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 15, 2020
750 m
Skanska Construction Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 15, 2018
752 m
Spencer House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 25, 2020
756 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Berkeley Square Bus Stop/Station 255 m
Dorchester Hotel Bus Stop/Station 309 m
London Hilton Hotel Bus Stop/Station 312 m
Dorchester Hotel Bus Stop/Station 357 m
London Hilton Hotel Bus Stop/Station 373 m
Hyde Park Corner Underground Station Metro/Tram 415 m
Green Park Underground Station Metro/Tram 492 m
Green Park Underground Station Metro/Tram 498 m
Bond Street Station Rail 566 m
Bond Street Station Rail 717 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 1.36 km
Embankment Pier Ferry 1.94 km
Westminster Pier Ferry 1.95 km
Westminster Pier Ferry 1.96 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.59 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.76 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.07 km

Nearby Nature

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

St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.28 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 1.32 km
Duck Island Island 1.42 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.45 km
The Long Water Inland Water 1.71 km
The Fountains Inland Water 1.81 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km
Round Pond Inland Water 2.35 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.95 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.21 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 3.24 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 3.35 km
Ransome's Dock Inland Water 3.38 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.38 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.56 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.50835700
Longitude -0.14964700
OS Easting 528510
OS Northing 0180448
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 E33031236
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018D
Output Area / Small Area 2D1