Postcode W2 1LQ (Westminster)

Map showing W2 1LQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode W2 1LQ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 1998 and is an active postcode. W2 1LQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

W2 1LQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 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 1LQ as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Striving service workers.

The closest road name to W2 1LQ is Paddington Green which is centered 42 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Edgware Road (Bakerloo line) Station and is 149 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 214 m away at Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station The closest railway station is London Paddington Rail Station, 533 m away.

The closest primary school to W2 1LQ (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 1LQ is Paxton's Head Public House and is 2.29 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 2.21 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Paddington Green 42 m
Newcastle Place 88 m
Adpar Street 178 m
Venables Street 178 m
St Mary's Square 191 m
Penfold Place 198 m
Corlett Street 202 m
Harbet Road 234 m
Church Street Estate 235 m
Hall Place 237 m
Boscobel Street 239 m
Cuthbert Street 241 m
Church Street 246 m
Penfold Street 248 m
Hermitage Street 256 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W2 1LQ

Introduction December 1998
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 1LQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Unity Girls High School Good
(June 7, 2018)
200 m
Ark King Solomon Academy Outstanding
(May 15, 2013)
279 m
Gateway Academy 439 m
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Outstanding
(February 27, 2019)
480 m
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(September 12, 2019)
587 m
Abingdon House School 588 m
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Good
(February 26, 2020)
710 m
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
787 m
International Community School 825 m
Sylvia Young Theatre School 849 m
Wetherby Preparatory School 966 m
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
996 m
Francis Holland School 1 km
St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.15 km
Barrow Hill Junior School Good
(September 25, 2019)
1.35 km
Abercorn School 1.39 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.45 km
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
1.47 km
Arnold House School 1.5 km
The American School in London Outstanding
(March 22, 2018)
1.54 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 10, 2021
2.21 km
EKook Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 2, 2021
2.21 km
Osteria Romana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
2.21 km
Mari Vanna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 23, 2022
2.21 km
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
December 15, 2021
2.26 km
Pavilion Knightsbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 21, 2021
2.28 km
Royal Thames Yacht Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2022
2.28 km
Mr Chow Restaurant Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 29, 2019
2.29 km
Paxton's Head Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 16, 2017
2.29 km
The Buddha Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 12, 2021
2.29 km
Sadaf Knightsbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 7, 2022
2.3 km
Signor Sassi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 15, 2022
2.3 km
The Kitchen Of Knightsbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 31, 2017
2.3 km
Al Basha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2020
2.34 km
Bridges Retailers - other 4
Good
November 20, 2019
2.34 km
Tattersalls Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 24, 2018
2.34 km
Masgouf House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 4, 2014
2.35 km
Bubbleology Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 11, 2018
2.35 km
Burger & Lobster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 17, 2020
2.35 km
Farm Girl @ HN Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 28, 2021
2.35 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Edgware Road (Bakerloo line) Station Bus Stop/Station 149 m
Edgware Road Bus Stop/Station 151 m
Church Street Market Bus Stop/Station 159 m
Church Street Market Bus Stop/Station 163 m
Edgware Road Bus Stop/Station 167 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station Metro/Tram 214 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station Metro/Tram 219 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo Line) Underground Station Metro/Tram 222 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 533 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 596 m
London Marylebone Rail Station Rail 717 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 716 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 717 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 717 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.95 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 40.11 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.47 km

Nearby Nature

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

Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 77 m
The Fountains Inland Water 1.17 km
The Long Water Inland Water 1.49 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 1.78 km
Round Pond Inland Water 1.82 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.02 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.1 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.25 km
Holland Park Woodland Or Forest 2.93 km
Portobello Dock Inland Water 2.94 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.42 km
Duck Island Island 3.54 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.56 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.1 km
Hampstead Ponds Inland Water 4.2 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52093900
Longitude -0.17325200
OS Easting 526837
OS Northing 0181806
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3687
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

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: Striving 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 E33030839
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 009E
Output Area / Small Area 3B1