The postcode W1K 2DS is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. W1K 2DS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
W1K 2DS 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 2DS as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to W1K 2DS is Culross Street which is centered 42 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Marble Arch and is 236 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 232 m away at Marble Arch Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 451 m away.
The closest primary school to W1K 2DS (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 Halcyon London International School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 5, 2020 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of W1K 2DS is Blue Posts Public House and is 1.06 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 5, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for W1K 2DS 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 2DS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W1K 2DS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W1K 2DS
| Introduction | December 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 2DS - 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) | 377 m |
| Halcyon London International School | Independent school | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 726 m |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 769 m | |
| Wetherby Preparatory School | Independent school | 8-13 | 785 m | |
| Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair | Independent school | 11-18 | 826 m | |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 21, 2010) | 844 m |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School | Independent school | 10-16 | 895 m | |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 935 m |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 959 m | |
| International Community School | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.08 km | |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.21 km |
| The St Marylebone CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 2, 2014) | 1.25 km |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 1.26 km | |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.3 km | |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 27, 2019) | 1.43 km |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 1.45 km |
| Ark King Solomon Academy | Academy | 2-18 | Outstanding (May 15, 2013) | 1.54 km |
| More House School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.57 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1K 2DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 12, 2016 | 977 m | |
| Wellesley Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2020 | 977 m | |
| Al Basha Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 978 m | |
| BaxterStorey/Saville | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 991 m | |
| Lanesborough Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 991 m | |
| Royal Thames Yacht Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 1.02 km | |
| Masgouf House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 4, 2014 | 1.03 km | |
| Marcus Wareing @ The Berkeley Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 1.03 km | |
| The Berkeley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 1.03 km | |
| Pavilion Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 1.04 km | |
| Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2021 | 1.05 km | |
| Salloos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2016 | 1.05 km | |
| Le Caprice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2019 | 1.05 km | |
| White's Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 25, 2020 | 1.06 km | |
| Blue Posts Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 5, 2019 | 1.06 km | |
| H & W Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 1.07 km | |
| Ishbilia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 18, 2022 | 1.07 km | |
| Knightsbridge Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2020 | 1.07 km | |
| Masgouf | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2020 | 1.07 km | |
| Noura Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 2, 2021 | 1.07 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1K 2DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Marble Arch | 236 m | |
| Marble Arch | 240 m | |
| Marble Arch | 249 m | |
| Marble Arch Station Park Lane | 283 m | |
| Marble Arch | 296 m | |
| Marble Arch Underground Station | 232 m | |
| Marble Arch Underground Station | 253 m | |
| Marble Arch Underground Station | 281 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 451 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 730 m | |
| London Marylebone Rail Station | 1.4 km | |
| Embankment Pier | 2.29 km | |
| Embankment Pier | 2.31 km | |
| Embankment Pier | 2.32 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.88 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.05 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.37 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1K 2DS - Data from Dec 2021
| The Serpentine | 1.16 km | |
| The Long Water | 1.45 km | |
| The Fountains | 1.48 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.7 km | |
| Paddington Green | 1.74 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.83 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 1.86 km | |
| Round Pond | 2.11 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.64 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.02 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.21 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.49 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.51 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 3.57 km | |
| Holland Park | 3.59 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for W1K 2DS - 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 | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51109000 |
| Longitude | -0.15416200 |
| OS Easting | 528189 |
| OS Northing | 0180744 |
| 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 | E33032085 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 011E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |