Postcode W1V 7LA (Westminster) Terminated July 2000

Map showing W1V 7LA and nearby postcodes

The postcode W1V 7LA is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2000.W1V 7LA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

W1V 7LA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.1 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 7LA as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to W1V 7LA is Dansey Place which is centered 15 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dean Street Chinatown and is 96 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 223 m away at Leicester Square Underground Station The closest railway station is Tottenham Court Road Station, 492 m away.

The closest primary school to W1V 7LA (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 7LA is Slug And Lettuce and is 48 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 78 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on October 4, 2021.

Policing for W1V 7LA 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 7LA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to W1V 7LA, and the approximate distance away.

Dansey Place 15 m
Gerrard Street 45 m
Macclesfield Street 47 m
Rupert Street 91 m
Lisle Street 92 m
Leicester Street 92 m
Leicester Place 98 m
Winnett Street 124 m
Gerrard Place 133 m
Newport Place 139 m
Leicester Square 153 m
Coventry Street 158 m
Bourchier Street 164 m
Archer Street 165 m
Romilly Street 171 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W1V 7LA

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 7LA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Soho Parish CofE Primary School Good
(March 20, 2019)
180 m
The Royal Ballet School 621 m
Ecole Jeannine Manuel 748 m
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Good
(October 11, 2018)
853 m
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 5, 2014)
865 m
City Lit Good
(December 9, 2016)
888 m
CATS College London 980 m
All Souls CofE Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.03 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.24 km
Eaton Square Senior School, Mayfair 1.27 km
Eifa International School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.28 km
Queen's College, London 1.3 km
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
1.31 km
Harris Westminster Sixth Form Outstanding
(October 6, 2016)
1.35 km
Portland Place School 1.37 km
Wetherby Senior School 1.45 km
Westminster Abbey Choir School 1.46 km
Westminster School 1.47 km
Southbank International School Westminster 1.48 km
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.58 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1V 7LA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
ER Mei Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 16, 2022
48 m
Little Korea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 14, 2021
48 m
Slug And Lettuce Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 22, 2018
48 m
Hong Kong Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 4, 2021
78 m
New Golden Gate Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2021
78 m
San Chiu Dim Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
March 14, 2022
78 m
Tao Tao Ju Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
78 m
Jin Li Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
January 11, 2022
81 m
Joy King Lau Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
81 m
Leicester House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 5, 2017
81 m
The Imperial Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 25, 2015
81 m
Bosporus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 9, 2020
129 m
Cineworld Retailers - other 4
Good
November 23, 2017
129 m
Simit Sarayi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
September 30, 2019
129 m
SQL Rooftop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
July 12, 2021
129 m
The Casino At The Empire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 13, 2015
129 m
Beijing Dumpling Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 9, 2020
130 m
Bun House Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 10, 2019
130 m
Everwell Chinese Medicine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 29, 2017
130 m
Imperial China Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2022
130 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1V 7LA - Data from Apr 2022

Dean Street Chinatown Bus Stop/Station 96 m
Trocadero Haymarket Bus Stop/Station 123 m
Coventry Street Leicester Square Bus Stop/Station 143 m
Gerrard Place Chinatown Bus Stop/Station 148 m
Trocadero Haymarket Bus Stop/Station 211 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 223 m
Leicester Square Underground Station Metro/Tram 225 m
Piccadilly Circus Underground Station Metro/Tram 227 m
Tottenham Court Road Station Rail 492 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 618 m
London Charing Cross Rail Station Rail 662 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 853 m
Savoy Pier Ferry 859 m
Embankment Pier Ferry 864 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.04 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.21 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.49 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1V 7LA - Data from Dec 2021

Pelican Pool Inland Water 934 m
Duck Island Island 950 m
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 1.04 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.61 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.96 km
The Long Water Inland Water 2.98 km
The Fountains Inland Water 3.04 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 3.1 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.59 km
Round Pond Inland Water 3.63 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.71 km
Duck Pond Inland Water 3.87 km
Ladies Pond Inland Water 4.03 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 4.04 km
West Dock Inland Water 4.14 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51168000
Longitude -0.13180000
OS Easting 529739
OS Northing 0180849
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7933
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Electoral Ward St James's
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: Ethnicity central
Group: Endeavouring ethnic mix
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professional service 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 E33030959
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 018A
Output Area / Small Area 3B3