Postcode W1K 2HX (Westminster)

Map showing W1K 2HX and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to W1K 2HX is Rex Place which is centered 42 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dorchester Hotel and is 65 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 394 m away at Hyde Park Corner Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 633 m away.

The closest primary school to W1K 2HX (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 2HX is The Grenadier Public House and is 800 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 11, 2017.

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

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

Nearby Roads

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

Rex Place 42 m
Aldford Street 42 m
Balfour Place 76 m
Balfour Mews 76 m
A4202 93 m
Park Lane 112 m
South Audley Street 130 m
South Street 130 m
Reeves Mews 162 m
Deanery Mews 171 m
Deanery Street 174 m
Tilney Street 191 m
Mount Street 197 m
Stanhope Gate 232 m
Upper Grosvenor Street 234 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W1K 2HX

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 2HX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
216 m
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 563 m
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
996 m
Wetherby Senior School 1.04 km
Wetherby Preparatory School 1.07 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.14 km
Sylvia Young Theatre School 1.17 km
Queen's College, London 1.2 km
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
1.2 km
More House School 1.31 km
Hill House School Good
(January 18, 2018)
1.34 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.36 km
International Community School 1.38 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.42 km
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Outstanding
(October 17, 2006)
1.46 km
Knightsbridge School 1.46 km
Portland Place School 1.5 km
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Good
(February 26, 2020)
1.5 km
Westminster City School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.52 km
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
1.54 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bridges Retailers - other 4
Good
October 12, 2016
684 m
Wellesley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 15, 2020
684 m
BaxterStorey/Saville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 20, 2019
690 m
Lanesborough Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
690 m
Al Basha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2020
713 m
Marcus Wareing @ The Berkeley Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
750 m
The Berkeley Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
750 m
Masgouf House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 4, 2014
770 m
Royal Thames Yacht Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2022
775 m
Salloos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 22, 2016
780 m
H&W Catering Ltd Other catering premises 4
Good
March 23, 2021
797 m
Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 27, 2014
797 m
The Grenadier Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 11, 2017
800 m
Nusr-Et Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 14, 2021
804 m
Pavilion Knightsbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 21, 2021
809 m
H & W Catering Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
811 m
Ishbilia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 18, 2022
811 m
Knightsbridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 16, 2020
811 m
Masgouf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 16, 2020
811 m
Noura Deli Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
November 2, 2021
811 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Dorchester Hotel Bus Stop/Station 65 m
Dorchester Hotel Bus Stop/Station 114 m
London Hilton Hotel Bus Stop/Station 325 m
London Hilton Hotel Bus Stop/Station 376 m
London Hilton Hotel Bus Stop/Station 391 m
Hyde Park Corner Underground Station Metro/Tram 394 m
Marble Arch Underground Station Metro/Tram 469 m
Marble Arch Underground Station Metro/Tram 478 m
Bond Street Station Rail 633 m
Bond Street Station Rail 856 m
London Victoria Rail Station Rail 1.53 km
Embankment Pier Ferry 2.18 km
Westminster Pier Ferry 2.18 km
Westminster Pier Ferry 2.19 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.59 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.75 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.07 km

Nearby Nature

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

The Serpentine Inland Water 1.09 km
The Long Water Inland Water 1.47 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.49 km
The Fountains Inland Water 1.57 km
Duck Island Island 1.65 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.68 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Round Pond Inland Water 2.11 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.94 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 3.2 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.21 km
Ransome's Dock Inland Water 3.3 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.32 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 3.33 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.51 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for W1K 2HX - 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 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.50840400
Longitude -0.15316100
OS Easting 528266
OS Northing 0180447
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 E33031332
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 011
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 011E
Output Area / Small Area 2D3