Postcode W2 1BQ (Westminster)

Map showing W2 1BQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode W2 1BQ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in May 2015 and is an active postcode. W2 1BQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

W2 1BQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.5 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 1BQ as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to W2 1BQ is South Wharf Road which is centered 107 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Marys Hospital and is 155 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 263 m away at Edgware Road (Bakerloo Line) Underground Station The closest railway station is London Paddington Rail Station, 312 m away.

The closest primary school to W2 1BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on February 27, 2019. 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 1BQ is Paxton's Head Public House and is 2.06 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 1.98 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

South Wharf Road 107 m
Harbet Road 173 m
Junction Place 178 m
North Wharf Road 179 m
Praed Street 181 m
A4205 181 m
Bouverie Place 192 m
St Michael's Street 198 m
Newcastle Place 209 m
Winsland Street 215 m
Hermitage Street 215 m
Praed Mews 216 m
Paddington Green 229 m
Winsland Mews 250 m
Norfolk Place 257 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W2 1BQ

Introduction May 2015
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 1BQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ark King Solomon Academy Outstanding
(May 15, 2013)
395 m
Unity Girls High School Good
(June 7, 2018)
447 m
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Outstanding
(February 27, 2019)
563 m
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
669 m
Gateway Academy 672 m
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Good
(February 26, 2020)
730 m
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(September 12, 2019)
731 m
Sylvia Young Theatre School 754 m
Abingdon House School 755 m
International Community School 815 m
Wetherby Preparatory School 868 m
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
868 m
Francis Holland School 1.13 km
St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.39 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.42 km
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
1.51 km
Wetherby Senior School 1.59 km
Barrow Hill Junior School Good
(September 25, 2019)
1.59 km
Abercorn School 1.62 km
Arnold House School 1.74 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

St Marys Hospital Bus Stop/Station 155 m
Edgware Road Bus Stop/Station 156 m
Edgware Road Bus Stop/Station 196 m
Praed Street Bus Stop/Station 203 m
Hermitage Street Bus Stop/Station 203 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo Line) Underground Station Metro/Tram 263 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station Metro/Tram 276 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station Metro/Tram 281 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 312 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 400 m
London Marylebone Rail Station Rail 804 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 770 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 770 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 770 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.7 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.86 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.22 km

Nearby Nature

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

Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 215 m
The Fountains Inland Water 926 m
The Long Water Inland Water 1.25 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 1.54 km
Round Pond Inland Water 1.59 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.25 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.29 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.48 km
Holland Park Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
Portobello Dock Inland Water 3.01 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.28 km
Duck Island Island 3.4 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.43 km
Ransome's Dock Inland Water 4.3 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.35 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51871700
Longitude -0.17321100
OS Easting 526846
OS Northing 0181559
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
9625
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 E33036739
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 015
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 015F
Output Area / Small Area 3B3