Postcode W2 1LJ (Westminster) Terminated June 2003

Map showing W2 1LJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode W2 1LJ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1995 and terminated in June 2003.W2 1LJ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to W2 1LJ is Newcastle Place which is centered 138 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Edgware Road and is 101 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 213 m away at Edgware Road (Bakerloo Line) Underground Station The closest railway station is London Paddington Rail Station, 379 m away.

The closest primary school to W2 1LJ (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 1LJ is Paxton's Head Public House and is 2.12 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 2.04 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Newcastle Place 138 m
Harbet Road 143 m
Paddington Green 163 m
South Wharf Road 180 m
North Wharf Road 203 m
Hermitage Street 212 m
Junction Place 215 m
St Michael's Street 236 m
Marylebone Flyover 237 m
St Mary's Square 241 m
Bouverie Place 249 m
Praed Street 251 m
A4205 251 m
Penfold Place 266 m
Corlett Street 269 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W2 1LJ

Introduction January 1995
Termination June 2003
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 1LJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ark King Solomon Academy Outstanding
(May 15, 2013)
337 m
Unity Girls High School Good
(June 7, 2018)
376 m
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Outstanding
(February 27, 2019)
516 m
Gateway Academy 599 m
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(September 12, 2019)
673 m
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
684 m
Abingdon House School 693 m
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Good
(February 26, 2020)
702 m
Sylvia Young Theatre School 762 m
International Community School 796 m
Wetherby Preparatory School 878 m
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
888 m
Francis Holland School 1.08 km
St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.32 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.41 km
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
1.48 km
Barrow Hill Junior School Good
(September 25, 2019)
1.52 km
Abercorn School 1.56 km
Wetherby Senior School 1.58 km
Arnold House School 1.67 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Edgware Road Bus Stop/Station 101 m
Edgware Road Bus Stop/Station 135 m
Hermitage Street Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo line) Station Bus Stop/Station 186 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo line) Station Bus Stop/Station 205 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo Line) Underground Station Metro/Tram 213 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station Metro/Tram 225 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station Metro/Tram 226 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 379 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 460 m
London Marylebone Rail Station Rail 759 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 759 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 760 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 760 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.77 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.94 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.29 km

Nearby Nature

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

Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 155 m
The Fountains Inland Water 999 m
The Long Water Inland Water 1.32 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 1.6 km
Round Pond Inland Water 1.66 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.18 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.23 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.4 km
Holland Park Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km
Portobello Dock Inland Water 3 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.31 km
Duck Island Island 3.43 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.46 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.28 km
Hampstead Ponds Inland Water 4.37 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51936200
Longitude -0.17302700
OS Easting 526857
OS Northing 0181631
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