Postcode W2 1PJ (Westminster)

Map showing W2 1PJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode W2 1PJ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. W2 1PJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

W2 1PJ 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 1PJ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.

The closest road name to W2 1PJ is Star Street which is centered 61 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Praed Street and is 48 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 220 m away at Edgware Road (Bakerloo Line) Underground Station The closest railway station is London Paddington Rail Station, 428 m away.

The closest primary school to W2 1PJ (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 1PJ is Paxton's Head Public House and is 1.95 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 1.86 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.

20% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 20% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 80% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Star Street 61 m
Sale Place 61 m
Junction Place 61 m
St Michael's Street 64 m
Rainsford Street 94 m
Junction Mews 98 m
Harbet Road 136 m
Bouverie Place 141 m
Edgware Road 144 m
Southwick Mews 180 m
Southwick Street 184 m
Marylebone Flyover 201 m
Cabbell Street 206 m
Praed Street 218 m
A4205 218 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W2 1PJ

Introduction January 1980
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 1PJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ark King Solomon Academy Outstanding
(May 15, 2013)
347 m
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Outstanding
(February 27, 2019)
452 m
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
464 m
Unity Girls High School Good
(June 7, 2018)
542 m
Sylvia Young Theatre School 549 m
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Good
(February 26, 2020)
562 m
International Community School 629 m
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(September 12, 2019)
652 m
Wetherby Preparatory School 662 m
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
665 m
Abingdon House School 697 m
Gateway Academy 703 m
Francis Holland School 1.02 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 21, 2010)
1.23 km
The St Marylebone CofE School Outstanding
(April 2, 2014)
1.34 km
Wetherby Senior School 1.39 km
St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.41 km
Queen's College, London 1.62 km
Barrow Hill Junior School Good
(September 25, 2019)
1.62 km
Southbank International School Westminster 1.73 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Praed Street Bus Stop/Station 48 m
Sussex Gardens Bus Stop/Station 151 m
Edgware Road Praed Street Bus Stop/Station 153 m
Sussex Gardens Bus Stop/Station 166 m
St Marys Hospital Bus Stop/Station 175 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo Line) Underground Station Metro/Tram 220 m
Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station Metro/Tram 227 m
Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station Metro/Tram 230 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 428 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 536 m
London Marylebone Rail Station Rail 675 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 975 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 976 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 976 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.65 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.81 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.16 km

Nearby Nature

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

Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 371 m
The Fountains Inland Water 931 m
The Long Water Inland Water 1.22 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 1.45 km
Round Pond Inland Water 1.64 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.22 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.24 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.47 km
Holland Park Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.08 km
Duck Island Island 3.21 km
Portobello Dock Inland Water 3.21 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.23 km
Ransome's Dock Inland Water 4.24 km
Fountain Lake Inland Water 4.31 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 80%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 20%

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51823200
Longitude -0.17034800
OS Easting 527046
OS Northing 0181510
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: 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 E33031908
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 015
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 015G
Output Area / Small Area 2D3