Postcode W1K 2AY (Westminster)

Map showing W1K 2AY and nearby postcodes

The postcode W1K 2AY is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. W1K 2AY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

W1K 2AY 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 2AY as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.

The closest road name to W1K 2AY is Balfour Place which is centered 45 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dorchester Hotel and is 132 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 426 m away at Marble Arch Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 539 m away.

The closest primary school to W1K 2AY (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 2AY is Blue Posts Public House and is 894 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 5, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for W1K 2AY 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 W1K 2AY and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to W1K 2AY, and the approximate distance away.

Balfour Place 45 m
Balfour Mews 48 m
Rex Place 55 m
Aldford Street 55 m
Reeves Mews 84 m
Mount Street 117 m
South Audley Street 131 m
South Street 131 m
Park Lane 143 m
Blackburne's Mews 169 m
Upper Grosvenor Street 175 m
Adam's Row 182 m
A4202 185 m
Grosvenor Square 219 m
Deanery Mews 224 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W1K 2AY

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 W1K 2AY - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
184 m
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 601 m
Wetherby Senior School 946 m
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
947 m
Wetherby Preparatory School 1.01 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.05 km
Queen's College, London 1.1 km
Sylvia Young Theatre School 1.12 km
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
1.16 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.3 km
International Community School 1.31 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.33 km
Portland Place School 1.4 km
More House School 1.4 km
Hill House School Good
(January 18, 2018)
1.43 km
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Good
(February 26, 2020)
1.44 km
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
1.45 km
Southbank International School Westminster 1.45 km
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Outstanding
(October 17, 2006)
1.53 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.53 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1K 2AY - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bridges Retailers - other 4
Good
October 12, 2016
778 m
Wellesley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 15, 2020
778 m
BaxterStorey/Saville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 20, 2019
781 m
Lanesborough Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
781 m
Al Basha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2020
809 m
Marcus Wareing @ The Berkeley Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
846 m
The Berkeley Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
846 m
Masgouf House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 4, 2014
865 m
Royal Thames Yacht Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2022
869 m
Le Caprice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 24, 2019
871 m
Salloos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 22, 2016
876 m
H&W Catering Ltd Other catering premises 4
Good
March 23, 2021
884 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 27, 2014
884 m
Royal Over-seas League Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
892 m
Blue Posts Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 5, 2019
894 m
The Grenadier Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 11, 2017
894 m
Nusr-Et Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 14, 2021
896 m
Royal Ocean Racing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 10, 2012
899 m
Pavilion Knightsbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 21, 2021
902 m
White's Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 25, 2020
903 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1K 2AY - Data from Apr 2022

Dorchester Hotel Bus Stop/Station 132 m
Dorchester Hotel Bus Stop/Station 177 m
London Hilton Hotel Bus Stop/Station 400 m
Marble Arch Bus Stop/Station 431 m
Marble Arch Bus Stop/Station 438 m
Marble Arch Underground Station Metro/Tram 426 m
Marble Arch Underground Station Metro/Tram 449 m
Marble Arch Underground Station Metro/Tram 455 m
Bond Street Station Rail 539 m
Bond Street Station Rail 769 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 1.48 km
Embankment Pier Ferry 2.16 km
Embankment Pier Ferry 2.18 km
Westminster Pier Ferry 2.18 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.68 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.84 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.16 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1K 2AY - Data from Dec 2021

The Serpentine Inland Water 1.15 km
The Long Water Inland Water 1.51 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.51 km
The Fountains Inland Water 1.59 km
Duck Island Island 1.65 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.68 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Round Pond Inland Water 2.16 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.85 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.24 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 3.29 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.3 km
Ransome's Dock Inland Water 3.4 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 3.42 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.43 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for W1K 2AY - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Electricity Consumption

6 meters consuming 23,120 kWh - mean 3,853 kWh : median 1,405 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for W1K 2AY - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.50921500
Longitude -0.15269600
OS Easting 528296
OS Northing 0180538
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
23921
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: 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