Postcode W1V 5AP (Westminster) Terminated July 2000

Map showing W1V 5AP and nearby postcodes

The postcode W1V 5AP is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2000.W1V 5AP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

W1V 5AP is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 W1V 5AP as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to W1V 5AP is Meard Street which is centered 42 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dean Street Chinatown and is 147 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 295 m away at Leicester Square Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 303 m away.

The closest primary school to W1V 5AP (for ages 11 and under) is Soho Parish CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 20, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Southbank International School Westminster.

The local pub for residents of W1V 5AP is The Montague Pyke and is 180 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 6, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pret A Manger and is 228 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 18, 2019.

Policing for W1V 5AP 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 W1V 5AP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to W1V 5AP, and the approximate distance away.

Meard Street 42 m
Dean Street 45 m
Frith Street 47 m
Bourchier Street 55 m
Old Compton Street 68 m
Bateman Street 68 m
Royalty Mews 87 m
Chapone Place 106 m
Greek Street 107 m
Richmond Mews 110 m
Romilly Street 118 m
Richmond Buildings 130 m
Moor Street 138 m
Peter Street 161 m
Wardour Street 166 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W1V 5AP

Introduction January 1980
Termination July 2000
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 W1V 5AP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
244 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 564 m
The Royal Ballet School 623 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
778 m
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
843 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
854 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
861 m
CATS College London 865 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.1 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.13 km
Queen's College, London 1.17 km
Portland Place School 1.21 km
Southbank International School Westminster 1.33 km
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
1.35 km
Wetherby Senior School 1.35 km
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 1.37 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.46 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.54 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.55 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.64 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1V 5AP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Amorino Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
August 14, 2017
180 m
Café At Foyles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 26, 2014
180 m
Cafeteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 26, 2020
180 m
Mr Meng Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 22, 2020
180 m
The Montague Pyke Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 6, 2020
180 m
Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
181 m
Cambridge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 13, 2012
181 m
McDonald's Restaurants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 2, 2019
206 m
Royal George Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 7, 2014
210 m
Starbucks Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 26, 2021
210 m
SuperDrug Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 15, 2013
210 m
Sam's Stall Retailers - other Exempt
February 19, 2019
212 m
Jamon Jamon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
January 12, 2022
214 m
ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 17, 2019
216 m
Salsa! Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 21, 2019
223 m
COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
228 m
German Doner Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
228 m
Pret A Manger Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 18, 2019
228 m
Shake Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 17, 2019
229 m
Slim Chickens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
229 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1V 5AP - Data from Apr 2022

Dean Street Chinatown Bus Stop/Station 147 m
Gerrard Place Chinatown Bus Stop/Station 148 m
Denmark Street Bus Stop/Station 192 m
Cambridge Circus Bus Stop/Station 205 m
Cambridge Circus Bus Stop/Station 260 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 295 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 301 m
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Metro/Tram 301 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 303 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 773 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 813 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 977 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 991 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 997 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.24 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.4 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.68 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1V 5AP - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.13 km
Duck Island Island 1.15 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.23 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.65 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.78 km
The Long Water Inland Water 2.99 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.03 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.42 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.53 km
Round Pond Inland Water 3.65 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 4.04 km
West Dock Inland Water 4.19 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 4.2 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 4.2 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51343100
Longitude -0.13216100
OS Easting 529709
OS Northing 0181043
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
11768
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: Inner city students
Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood
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 E33031419
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 013B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2