The postcode W1K 2AB is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. W1K 2AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
W1K 2AB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.3 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 W1K 2AB as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to W1K 2AB is Rex Place which is centered 19 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dorchester Hotel and is 103 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 418 m away at Hyde Park Corner Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 591 m away.
The closest primary school to W1K 2AB (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 W1K 2AB is The Grenadier Public House and is 834 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 11, 2017.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for W1K 2AB 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 W1K 2AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W1K 2AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W1K 2AB
| Introduction | October 2000 |
| 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 W1K 2AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 177 m |
| Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair | Independent school | 11-18 | 556 m | |
| Halcyon London International School | Independent school | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 995 m |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.01 km | |
| Wetherby Preparatory School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.07 km | |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 21, 2010) | 1.11 km |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.16 km | |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School | Independent school | 10-16 | 1.17 km | |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.2 km |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| More House School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.35 km | |
| International Community School | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.36 km | |
| Hill House School | Independent school | 4-13 | Good (January 18, 2018) | 1.38 km |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.38 km |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 1.46 km | |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2006) | 1.47 km |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.49 km |
| Knightsbridge School | Independent school | 2-16 | 1.5 km | |
| The St Marylebone CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 2, 2014) | 1.51 km |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.51 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1K 2AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 12, 2016 | 718 m | |
| Wellesley Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2020 | 718 m | |
| BaxterStorey/Saville | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 720 m | |
| Lanesborough Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 720 m | |
| Al Basha Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 754 m | |
| Marcus Wareing @ The Berkeley Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 788 m | |
| The Berkeley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 788 m | |
| Masgouf House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 4, 2014 | 811 m | |
| Royal Thames Yacht Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 818 m | |
| Salloos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2016 | 819 m | |
| H&W Catering Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 23, 2021 | 823 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2014 | 823 m | |
| The Grenadier Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2017 | 834 m | |
| Nusr-Et Steakhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 836 m | |
| Le Caprice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2019 | 849 m | |
| H & W Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 852 m | |
| Ishbilia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 18, 2022 | 852 m | |
| Knightsbridge Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2020 | 852 m | |
| Masgouf | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2020 | 852 m | |
| Noura Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 2, 2021 | 852 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1K 2AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Dorchester Hotel | 103 m | |
| Dorchester Hotel | 153 m | |
| London Hilton Hotel | 340 m | |
| London Hilton Hotel | 400 m | |
| London Hilton Hotel | 407 m | |
| Hyde Park Corner Underground Station | 418 m | |
| Marble Arch Underground Station | 470 m | |
| Marble Arch Underground Station | 486 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 591 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 811 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 1.51 km | |
| Embankment Pier | 2.15 km | |
| Westminster Pier | 2.16 km | |
| Westminster Pier | 2.17 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.62 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.78 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.1 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1K 2AB - Data from Dec 2021
| The Serpentine | 1.13 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.48 km | |
| The Long Water | 1.5 km | |
| The Fountains | 1.6 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.62 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 1.66 km | |
| Paddington Green | 2 km | |
| Round Pond | 2.15 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.91 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.23 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.24 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.3 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 3.34 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.36 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.49 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for W1K 2AB - 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 | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50866600 |
| Longitude | -0.15266000 |
| OS Easting | 528300 |
| OS Northing | 0180477 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | E33031341 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 011E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |