Postcode W1V 5HG (Westminster) Terminated July 2000

Map showing W1V 5HG and nearby postcodes

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

W1V 5HG 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 5HG as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to W1V 5HG is Bourchier Street which is centered 25 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dean Street Chinatown and is 125 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 284 m away at Leicester Square Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 335 m away.

The closest primary school to W1V 5HG (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 Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair.

The local pub for residents of W1V 5HG is Slug And Lettuce and is 202 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 22, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from New Golden Gate and is 201 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on October 4, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Bourchier Street 25 m
Meard Street 43 m
Old Compton Street 76 m
Dean Street 77 m
Frith Street 81 m
Bateman Street 110 m
Romilly Street 120 m
Royalty Mews 122 m
Richmond Mews 127 m
Macclesfield Street 136 m
Greek Street 137 m
Peter Street 137 m
Chapone Place 140 m
Winnett Street 143 m
Dansey Place 144 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W1V 5HG

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 5HG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
206 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 606 m
The Royal Ballet School 634 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
805 m
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
872 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
873 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
875 m
CATS College London 899 m
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.13 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.15 km
Queen's College, London 1.18 km
Portland Place School 1.23 km
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
1.32 km
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 1.33 km
Southbank International School Westminster 1.35 km
Wetherby Senior School 1.35 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.49 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.51 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.54 km
Westminster Abbey Choir School 1.62 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
200 m
Cambridge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 13, 2012
200 m
Hong Kong Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 4, 2021
201 m
New Golden Gate Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2021
201 m
San Chiu Dim Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
March 14, 2022
201 m
Tao Tao Ju Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
201 m
ER Mei Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 16, 2022
202 m
Little Korea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 14, 2021
202 m
Slug And Lettuce Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 22, 2018
202 m
Amorino Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
August 14, 2017
211 m
Café At Foyles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 26, 2014
211 m
Cafeteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 26, 2020
211 m
Mr Meng Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 22, 2020
211 m
The Montague Pyke Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 6, 2020
211 m
Canton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
November 22, 2021
214 m
ChinaTown Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 21, 2019
214 m
Jin Li Chinatown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
October 18, 2021
219 m
Shanghai Modern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
May 20, 2021
219 m
Beijing Dumpling Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 9, 2020
220 m
Bun House Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 10, 2019
220 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Dean Street Chinatown Bus Stop/Station 125 m
Gerrard Place Chinatown Bus Stop/Station 141 m
Cambridge Circus Bus Stop/Station 219 m
Trocadero Haymarket Bus Stop/Station 221 m
Denmark Street Bus Stop/Station 225 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 284 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 290 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 321 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 335 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 750 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 791 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 964 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 978 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 980 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.19 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.36 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.64 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pelican Pool Inland Water 1.09 km
Duck Island Island 1.11 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.19 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.63 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.8 km
The Long Water Inland Water 2.97 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.01 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.44 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.56 km
Round Pond Inland Water 3.63 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 4 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 4.16 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 4.16 km
West Dock Inland Water 4.2 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51306500
Longitude -0.13232000
OS Easting 529699
OS Northing 0181002
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