The postcode W1W 5AL is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. W1W 5AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
W1W 5AL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.7 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 W1W 5AL as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.
The closest road name to W1W 5AL is Carburton Street which is centered 28 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Great Portland Street and is 171 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 221 m away at Great Portland Street Underground Station The closest railway station is London Euston Rail Station, 786 m away.
The closest primary school to W1W 5AL (for ages 11 and under) is All Souls CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 3, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Southbank International School Westminster.
The local pub for residents of W1W 5AL is Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) and is 473 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 30, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from YIFANG TAIWAN FRUIT TEA and is 553 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 27, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for W1W 5AL 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 W1W 5AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W1W 5AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W1W 5AL
| 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 W1W 5AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 254 m | |
| Southbank International School Westminster | Independent school | 11-18 | 294 m | |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 296 m |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 338 m |
| Queen's College, London | Independent school | 4-18 | 538 m | |
| Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 630 m |
| The St Marylebone CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 2, 2014) | 713 m |
| Wetherby Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 774 m | |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 21, 2010) | 843 m |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 936 m | |
| Christ Church School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.02 km |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.05 km |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| Francis Holland School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.3 km | |
| Regent High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 31, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| International Community School | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.39 km | |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| Edith Neville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.42 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W1W 5AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Rooms Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2019 | 400 m | |
| MEDIREST SIGNATURE-COMPASS GROUP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 465 m | |
| Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2017 | 473 m | |
| Just Hospitality | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2018 | 479 m | |
| Harley Street At University | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2019 | 482 m | |
| Interserve FM | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2019 | 482 m | |
| Normans News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 482 m | |
| Hub By Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2018 | 510 m | |
| Dr Coffee Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 18, 2019 | 515 m | |
| The Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 16, 2019 | 528 m | |
| Caffe Presto | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 5, 2019 | 537 m | |
| Marlborough Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2019 | 537 m | |
| Patisserie Valerie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2019 | 537 m | |
| Planet Organic | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 23, 2017 | 537 m | |
| S & S Newsmart | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 3, 2018 | 537 m | |
| YIFANG TAIWAN FRUIT TEA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 553 m | |
| George Farha Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 20, 2020 | 570 m | |
| MEDIREST HEALTCARE -COMPASS GROUP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2020 | 580 m | |
| The Catholic Chaplaincy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2018 | 585 m | |
| Print Room Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 30, 2017 | 615 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W1W 5AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Great Portland Street | 171 m | |
| Great Portland Street | 225 m | |
| Great Portland Street | 225 m | |
| Great Portland Street | 243 m | |
| New Cavendish Street | 283 m | |
| Great Portland Street Underground Station | 221 m | |
| Great Portland Street Underground Station | 242 m | |
| Great Portland Street Underground Station | 243 m | |
| London Euston Rail Station | 786 m | |
| London Euston Rail Station | 841 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 879 m | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 2.04 km | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 2.04 km | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 2.04 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.15 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.31 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.62 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W1W 5AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Three Island Pond | 1.6 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 2.24 km | |
| Duck Island | 2.24 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 2.24 km | |
| Paddington Green | 2.25 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 2.26 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 2.35 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.61 km | |
| The Fountains | 2.67 km | |
| The Long Water | 2.77 km | |
| Round Pond | 3.39 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 4.27 km | |
| Parliament Hill | 4.35 km | |
| Hampstead Ponds | 4.36 km | |
| Number 2 Pond | 4.43 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for W1W 5AL - 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 | 51.52210100 |
| Longitude | -0.14189700 |
| OS Easting | 529009 |
| OS Northing | 0181990 |
| 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 | Marylebone High Street |
| 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: Ethnicity central Group: Endeavouring ethnic mix Subgroup: Bangladeshi mixed employment |
| 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 | E33036724 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 013A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B2 |