Postcode W2 1GT (Westminster)

Map showing W2 1GT and nearby postcodes

The postcode W2 1GT is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in May 2020 and is an active postcode. W2 1GT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

W2 1GT 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 1GT as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to W2 1GT is North Wharf Road which is centered 96 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bishops Bridge and is 127 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 48 m away at Paddington (H&C Line) Underground Station The closest railway station is London Paddington Rail Station, 249 m away.

The closest primary school to W2 1GT (for ages 11 and under) is Gateway Academy. 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 1GT is Paxton's Head Public House and is 2.16 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 2.07 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 195.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 30.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 98.8% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 98.8% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

North Wharf Road 96 m
Dudley Street 122 m
Hermitage Street 128 m
Winsland Street 213 m
Eastbourne Terrace 220 m
Hogan Mews 225 m
Gilpin Close 240 m
St Mary's Square 242 m
South Wharf Road 251 m
Porteus Road 258 m
Eastbourne Mews 267 m
Winsland Mews 279 m
St Mary's Terrace 291 m
John Aird Court 298 m
London Street 319 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W2 1GT

Introduction May 2020
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 W2 1GT - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Unity Girls High School Good
(June 7, 2018)
540 m
Ark King Solomon Academy Outstanding
(May 15, 2013)
625 m
Gateway Academy 806 m
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Outstanding
(February 27, 2019)
813 m
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
923 m
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(September 12, 2019)
956 m
Abingdon House School 965 m
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Good
(February 26, 2020)
998 m
Sylvia Young Theatre School 1.02 km
International Community School 1.09 km
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
1.11 km
Wetherby Preparatory School 1.13 km
Francis Holland School 1.37 km
St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.5 km
Abercorn School 1.59 km
Barrow Hill Junior School Good
(September 25, 2019)
1.69 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.69 km
Southbank International School Kensington 1.72 km
Arnold House School 1.74 km
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
1.78 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bishops Bridge Bus Stop/Station 127 m
Bishops Bridge Paddington Station Bus Stop/Station 151 m
Bishops Bridge Road Little Venice Bus Stop/Station 165 m
Hermitage Street Bus Stop/Station 184 m
Bishops Bridge Bus Stop/Station 187 m
Paddington (H&C Line) Underground Station Metro/Tram 48 m
Paddington (H&C Line) Underground Station Metro/Tram 49 m
Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground Metro/Tram 91 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 249 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 251 m
London Marylebone Rail Station Rail 1.06 km
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 540 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 541 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 541 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.67 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.84 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.2 km

Nearby Nature

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

Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 306 m
The Fountains Inland Water 895 m
The Long Water Inland Water 1.24 km
Round Pond Inland Water 1.47 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 1.6 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.37 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.48 km
Holland Park Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.6 km
Portobello Dock Inland Water 2.76 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.49 km
Duck Island Island 3.63 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.66 km
Ransome's Dock Inland Water 4.31 km
Westbere Copse Woodland Or Forest 4.34 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for W2 1GT - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 160 Mbps 195.1 Mbps 1000 Mbps
Upload 20 Mbps 30.1 Mbps 115 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 101.5 19.4
300+ Mbps 98.8% 581.3 74.4

Electricity Consumption

38 meters consuming 134,729 kWh - mean 3,545 kWh : median 3,379 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for W2 1GT - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51850100
Longitude -0.17707200
OS Easting 526577
OS Northing 0181528
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 E33031904
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 015
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 015G
Output Area / Small Area 3B3