The postcode W1K 2RA is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. W1K 2RA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
W1K 2RA 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 2RA as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to W1K 2RA is South Audley Street which is centered 19 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dorchester Hotel and is 177 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 398 m away at Hyde Park Corner Underground Station The closest railway station is Bond Street Station, 579 m away.
The closest primary school to W1K 2RA (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 2RA is Blue Posts Public House and is 796 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 5, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for W1K 2RA 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 2RA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W1K 2RA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W1K 2RA
| Introduction | October 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 2RA - 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) | 105 m |
| Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair | Independent school | 11-18 | 488 m | |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.02 km | |
| Halcyon London International School | Independent school | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 1.06 km |
| Wetherby Preparatory School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.13 km | |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 21, 2010) | 1.13 km |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.15 km | |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School | Independent school | 10-16 | 1.23 km | |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.27 km |
| More House School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.36 km | |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| Hill House School | Independent school | 4-13 | Good (January 18, 2018) | 1.39 km |
| International Community School | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.42 km | |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2006) | 1.43 km |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 1.45 km | |
| Westminster City School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 1.46 km |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.51 km | |
| Knightsbridge School | Independent school | 2-16 | 1.52 km | |
| The St Marylebone CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 2, 2014) | 1.53 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1K 2RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey/Saville | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 711 m | |
| Lanesborough Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 711 m | |
| Bridges | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 12, 2016 | 717 m | |
| Wellesley Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2020 | 717 m | |
| Le Caprice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2019 | 770 m | |
| Al Basha Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 773 m | |
| Royal Over-seas League | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 790 m | |
| Royal Ocean Racing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2012 | 795 m | |
| Blue Posts Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 5, 2019 | 796 m | |
| Marcus Wareing @ The Berkeley Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 798 m | |
| The Berkeley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 798 m | |
| H&W Catering Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 23, 2021 | 803 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2014 | 803 m | |
| White's Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 25, 2020 | 812 m | |
| St James Hotel & Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement January 20, 2022 | 825 m | |
| Stafford Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 827 m | |
| Nusr-Et Steakhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 827 m | |
| Brooks's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 831 m | |
| The Grenadier Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2017 | 833 m | |
| Masgouf House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 4, 2014 | 833 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1K 2RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Dorchester Hotel | 177 m | |
| Dorchester Hotel | 227 m | |
| London Hilton Hotel | 307 m | |
| Berkeley Square | 373 m | |
| London Hilton Hotel | 375 m | |
| Hyde Park Corner Underground Station | 398 m | |
| Marble Arch Underground Station | 539 m | |
| Marble Arch Underground Station | 559 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 579 m | |
| Bond Street Station | 776 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 1.46 km | |
| Embankment Pier | 2.07 km | |
| Westminster Pier | 2.08 km | |
| Westminster Pier | 2.09 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.6 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.77 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.09 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1K 2RA - Data from Dec 2021
| The Serpentine | 1.2 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.4 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.54 km | |
| The Long Water | 1.58 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 1.58 km | |
| The Fountains | 1.68 km | |
| Paddington Green | 2.07 km | |
| Round Pond | 2.22 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.93 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.22 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.23 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.34 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.35 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 3.35 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.52 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for W1K 2RA - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50849500 |
| Longitude | -0.15154300 |
| OS Easting | 528378 |
| OS Northing | 0180460 |
| 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 | E33031340 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 011E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |