Postcode W1K 2LS (Westminster) Terminated May 2002

Map showing W1K 2LS and nearby postcodes

The postcode W1K 2LS is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and terminated in May 2002.W1K 2LS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

W1K 2LS is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.9 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 2LS as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Urban cultural mix.

The closest road name to W1K 2LS is South Audley Street which is centered 56 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dorchester Hotel and is 241 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 435 m away at Hyde Park Corner Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 534 m away.

The closest primary school to W1K 2LS (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 2LS is Blue Posts Public House and is 744 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 5, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

South Audley Street 56 m
South Street 56 m
Archibald Mews 88 m
Waverton Street 107 m
Mount Street 108 m
Balfour Mews 116 m
Balfour Place 117 m
Hill Street 129 m
Rex Place 155 m
Aldford Street 155 m
Deanery Mews 155 m
Red Lion Yard 164 m
Adam's Row 167 m
Hay's Mews 181 m
Chesterfield Hill 181 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W1K 2LS

Introduction December 2000
Termination May 2002
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 2LS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
39 m
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 473 m
Wetherby Senior School 984 m
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
1.08 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.11 km
Queen's College, London 1.11 km
Wetherby Preparatory School 1.14 km
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
1.18 km
Sylvia Young Theatre School 1.25 km
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
1.29 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.32 km
Portland Place School 1.4 km
More House School 1.41 km
International Community School 1.42 km
Westminster City School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.44 km
Hill House School Good
(January 18, 2018)
1.45 km
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Outstanding
(October 17, 2006)
1.45 km
Southbank International School Westminster 1.47 km
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.49 km
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
1.5 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Le Caprice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 24, 2019
721 m
Royal Over-seas League Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
742 m
Blue Posts Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 5, 2019
744 m
Royal Ocean Racing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 10, 2012
749 m
BaxterStorey/Saville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 20, 2019
751 m
Lanesborough Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
751 m
White's Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 25, 2020
755 m
Bridges Retailers - other 4
Good
October 12, 2016
763 m
Wellesley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 15, 2020
763 m
St James Hotel & Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 20, 2022
778 m
Brooks's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
780 m
Stafford Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
781 m
Franco's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2012
792 m
Wiltons Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 23, 2019
792 m
Pratt's Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 9, 2014
793 m
Café Murano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
796 m
Boodle's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
818 m
Ginza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 27, 2020
825 m
Al Basha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2020
829 m
Skanska Construction Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 15, 2018
829 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Dorchester Hotel Bus Stop/Station 241 m
Dorchester Hotel Bus Stop/Station 291 m
Berkeley Square Bus Stop/Station 308 m
London Hilton Hotel Bus Stop/Station 337 m
London Hilton Hotel Bus Stop/Station 403 m
Hyde Park Corner Underground Station Metro/Tram 435 m
Bond Street Underground Station Metro/Tram 561 m
Marble Arch Underground Station Metro/Tram 569 m
Bond Street Station Rail 534 m
Bond Street Station Rail 717 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 1.39 km
Embankment Pier Ferry 2.01 km
Westminster Pier Ferry 2.03 km
Embankment Pier Ferry 2.04 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.63 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 38.8 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.11 km

Nearby Nature

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

The Serpentine Inland Water 1.27 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.36 km
Duck Island Island 1.5 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.53 km
The Long Water Inland Water 1.64 km
The Fountains Inland Water 1.74 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
Round Pond Inland Water 2.29 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.91 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.25 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 3.27 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.32 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 3.38 km
Ransome's Dock Inland Water 3.4 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.51 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.50875100
Longitude -0.15066800
OS Easting 528438
OS Northing 0180490
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
26464
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: Urban cultural mix
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 E33031236
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018D
Output Area / Small Area 2D1