Postcode W2 1AA (Westminster) Terminated August 2011

Map showing W2 1AA and nearby postcodes

The postcode W2 1AA is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in August 2011.W2 1AA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

W2 1AA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.2 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 W2 1AA as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to W2 1AA is London Street which is centered 50 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Paddington Rail Station and is 101 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 17 m away at Paddington Underground Station The closest railway station is London Paddington Rail Station, 37 m away.

The closest primary school to W2 1AA (for ages 11 and under) is Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 8, 2009. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Halcyon London International School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 5, 2020 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of W2 1AA is Paxton's Head Public House and is 1.89 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 16, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from EKook and is 1.8 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.

Policing for W2 1AA 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 W2 1AA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to W2 1AA, and the approximate distance away.

London Street 50 m
Winsland Mews 60 m
London Mews 85 m
Winsland Street 86 m
Conduit Place 121 m
Norfolk Square 149 m
Talbot Square 170 m
Norfolk Square Mews 173 m
Praed Mews 173 m
Praed Street 181 m
A4205 181 m
South Wharf Road 193 m
Chilworth Mews 202 m
Conduit Mews 214 m
Spring Street 216 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W2 1AA

Introduction January 1980
Termination August 2011
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from W2 1AA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ark King Solomon Academy Outstanding
(May 15, 2013)
686 m
Unity Girls High School Good
(June 7, 2018)
721 m
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
777 m
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Outstanding
(February 27, 2019)
835 m
Sylvia Young Theatre School 880 m
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
940 m
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Good
(February 26, 2020)
959 m
Gateway Academy 963 m
Wetherby Preparatory School 978 m
International Community School 1.02 km
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(September 12, 2019)
1.02 km
Abingdon House School 1.05 km
Francis Holland School 1.41 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.59 km
St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.68 km
Southbank International School Kensington 1.72 km
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
1.73 km
Wetherby Senior School 1.73 km
Princes Gardens Preparatory School 1.81 km
Abercorn School 1.85 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W2 1AA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 10, 2021
1.8 km
EKook Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 2, 2021
1.8 km
Osteria Romana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
1.8 km
Mari Vanna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 23, 2022
1.81 km
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
December 15, 2021
1.88 km
Mr Chow Restaurant Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 29, 2019
1.89 km
Paxton's Head Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 16, 2017
1.89 km
The Buddha Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 12, 2021
1.89 km
Sadaf Knightsbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 7, 2022
1.89 km
Signor Sassi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 15, 2022
1.89 km
The Kitchen Of Knightsbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 31, 2017
1.89 km
Pavilion Knightsbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 21, 2021
1.9 km
Royal Thames Yacht Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2022
1.91 km
Bridges Retailers - other 4
Good
November 20, 2019
1.92 km
Tattersalls Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 24, 2018
1.92 km
Bubbleology Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 11, 2018
1.96 km
Burger & Lobster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 17, 2020
1.96 km
Farm Girl @ HN Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 28, 2021
1.96 km
Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Restaurant, Food Hall & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 23, 2022
1.96 km
Kudos Cafes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 4, 2018
1.96 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W2 1AA - Data from Apr 2022

Paddington Rail Station Bus Stop/Station 101 m
Paddington Rail Station Bus Stop/Station 103 m
Paddington Rail Station Bus Stop/Station 117 m
St Marys Hospital Bus Stop/Station 197 m
Paddington Station Eastbourne Terrace Bus Stop/Station 206 m
Paddington Underground Station Metro/Tram 17 m
Paddington Underground Station Metro/Tram 19 m
Paddington Underground Station Metro/Tram 38 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 37 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 149 m
London Marylebone Rail Station Rail 1.07 km
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 788 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 789 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 789 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.44 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.6 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.96 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W2 1AA - Data from Dec 2021

Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 471 m
The Fountains Inland Water 652 m
The Long Water Inland Water 986 m
Round Pond Inland Water 1.3 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 1.33 km
Holland Park Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.54 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.58 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.77 km
Portobello Dock Inland Water 2.96 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.26 km
Duck Island Island 3.41 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.44 km
Ransome's Dock Inland Water 4.06 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 4.18 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51637500
Longitude -0.17525100
OS Easting 526711
OS Northing 0181295
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
8369
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Electoral Ward Hyde Park
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 E33031905
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 015
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 015G
Output Area / Small Area 3B3