Postcode W1K 2BN (Westminster)

Map showing W1K 2BN and nearby postcodes

The postcode W1K 2BN is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. W1K 2BN is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to W1K 2BN is South Audley Street which is centered 33 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dorchester Hotel and is 215 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 422 m away at Hyde Park Corner Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 549 m away.

The closest primary school to W1K 2BN (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 2BN is Blue Posts Public House and is 766 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 5, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

South Audley Street 33 m
South Street 33 m
Balfour Mews 93 m
Balfour Place 94 m
Mount Street 111 m
Archibald Mews 114 m
Waverton Street 118 m
Rex Place 130 m
Aldford Street 130 m
Deanery Mews 142 m
Hill Street 152 m
Red Lion Yard 168 m
Tilney Street 170 m
Adam's Row 177 m
Deanery Street 192 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W1K 2BN

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 W1K 2BN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
66 m
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 481 m
Wetherby Senior School 993 m
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
1.07 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.11 km
Queen's College, London 1.12 km
Wetherby Preparatory School 1.13 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.2 km
Sylvia Young Theatre School 1.24 km
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
1.28 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.34 km
More House School 1.39 km
Portland Place School 1.42 km
International Community School 1.42 km
Hill House School Good
(January 18, 2018)
1.43 km
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Outstanding
(October 17, 2006)
1.45 km
Westminster City School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.45 km
Southbank International School Westminster 1.48 km
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
1.51 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.51 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
BaxterStorey/Saville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 20, 2019
737 m
Lanesborough Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
737 m
Le Caprice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 24, 2019
742 m
Bridges Retailers - other 4
Good
October 12, 2016
747 m
Wellesley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 15, 2020
747 m
Royal Over-seas League Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
763 m
Blue Posts Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 5, 2019
766 m
Royal Ocean Racing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 10, 2012
769 m
White's Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 25, 2020
779 m
St James Hotel & Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 20, 2022
798 m
Stafford Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
801 m
Brooks's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
802 m
Al Basha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2020
808 m
Pratt's Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 9, 2014
813 m
Franco's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2012
816 m
Wiltons Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 23, 2019
816 m
Café Murano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
818 m
H&W Catering Ltd Other catering premises 4
Good
March 23, 2021
825 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 27, 2014
825 m
Marcus Wareing @ The Berkeley Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
831 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Dorchester Hotel Bus Stop/Station 215 m
Dorchester Hotel Bus Stop/Station 264 m
London Hilton Hotel Bus Stop/Station 327 m
Berkeley Square Bus Stop/Station 334 m
London Hilton Hotel Bus Stop/Station 394 m
Hyde Park Corner Underground Station Metro/Tram 422 m
Marble Arch Underground Station Metro/Tram 553 m
Bond Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 572 m
Bond Street Station Rail 549 m
Bond Street Station Rail 738 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 1.42 km
Embankment Pier Ferry 2.03 km
Westminster Pier Ferry 2.05 km
Embankment Pier Ferry 2.06 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.62 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 W1K 2BN - Data from Dec 2021

The Serpentine Inland Water 1.24 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.38 km
Duck Island Island 1.52 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.55 km
The Long Water Inland Water 1.62 km
The Fountains Inland Water 1.71 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Round Pond Inland Water 2.26 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.91 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.24 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 3.26 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.33 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 3.37 km
Ransome's Dock Inland Water 3.38 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.51 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.50867600
Longitude -0.15103200
OS Easting 528413
OS Northing 0180481
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 E33031335
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 011
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 011E
Output Area / Small Area 2D3