The postcode W2 1AU is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in February 2013 and is an active postcode. W2 1AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
W2 1AU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.2 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 1AU as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to W2 1AU is Crompton Street which is centered 68 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Orchardson Street and is 85 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 453 m away at Warwick Avenue Underground Station The closest railway station is London Paddington Rail Station, 876 m away.
The closest primary school to W2 1AU (for ages 11 and under) is Gateway Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Francis Holland School.
The local pub for residents of W2 1AU is Paxton's Head Public House and is 2.73 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 2.65 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.
Policing for W2 1AU 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 W2 1AU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W2 1AU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W2 1AU
| Introduction | February 2013 |
| 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 W2 1AU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Girls High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 302 m |
| Gateway Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 432 m | |
| Ark King Solomon Academy | Academy | 2-18 | Outstanding (May 15, 2013) | 625 m |
| Abingdon House School | Special school | 5-19 | 736 m | |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 12, 2019) | 785 m |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 27, 2019) | 794 m |
| St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-7 | Good (May 17, 2018) | 949 m |
| Abercorn School | Independent school | 2-13 | 961 m | |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.05 km |
| Barrow Hill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| Arnold House School | Independent school | 3-13 | 1.1 km | |
| The American School in London | Independent school | 4-18 | Outstanding (March 22, 2018) | 1.16 km |
| Francis Holland School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.16 km | |
| International Community School | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.19 km | |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.22 km |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School | Independent school | 10-16 | 1.27 km | |
| Robinsfield Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| George Eliot Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 7, 2018) | 1.36 km |
| Wetherby Preparatory School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.38 km | |
| Halcyon London International School | Independent school | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 1.43 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W2 1AU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co. | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 2.65 km | |
| EKook | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 2.65 km | |
| Osteria Romana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 2.65 km | |
| Mari Vanna | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 23, 2022 | 2.65 km | |
| Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2021 | 2.7 km | |
| Pavilion Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 2.72 km | |
| Royal Thames Yacht Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 2.72 km | |
| Mr Chow Restaurant Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 2.73 km | |
| Paxton's Head Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2017 | 2.73 km | |
| The Buddha Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2021 | 2.73 km | |
| Sadaf Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 7, 2022 | 2.74 km | |
| Signor Sassi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 15, 2022 | 2.74 km | |
| The Kitchen Of Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2017 | 2.74 km | |
| Bridges | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2019 | 2.77 km | |
| Tattersalls Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2018 | 2.77 km | |
| MEDIREST SIGNATURE-COMPASS GROUP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 2.78 km | |
| Al Basha Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 2.78 km | |
| Bubbleology | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2018 | 2.79 km | |
| Burger & Lobster | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2020 | 2.79 km | |
| Farm Girl @ HN Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2021 | 2.79 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W2 1AU - Data from Apr 2022
| Orchardson Street | 85 m | |
| St Johns Wood Road | 98 m | |
| Orchardson Street | 166 m | |
| Clifton Road Maida Vale | 223 m | |
| Clifton Road Maida Vale | 225 m | |
| Warwick Avenue Underground Station | 453 m | |
| Warwick Avenue Underground Station | 479 m | |
| Warwick Avenue Underground Station | 490 m | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 876 m | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 892 m | |
| London Marylebone Rail Station | 978 m | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 573 m | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 574 m | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 574 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.32 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.48 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.84 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W2 1AU - Data from Dec 2021
| Paddington Green | 453 m | |
| The Fountains | 1.53 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 1.81 km | |
| The Long Water | 1.87 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 2.04 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.05 km | |
| Round Pond | 2.09 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.2 km | |
| Portobello Dock | 2.63 km | |
| Holland Park | 3.02 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 3.78 km | |
| Westbere Copse | 3.79 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.85 km | |
| Hampstead Ponds | 3.87 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.96 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52426000 |
| Longitude | -0.17691000 |
| OS Easting | 526574 |
| OS Northing | 0182169 |
| OS Positional Quality | Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Westminster North |
| Electoral Ward | Little Venice |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Aspiring and affluent Subgroup: EU white-collar 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 | E33036689 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 007B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |