The postcode W2 5XG is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in March 1982 and terminated in July 1995.W2 5XG is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
W2 5XG is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3 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 5XG as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Urban cultural mix.
The closest road name to W2 5XG is Westbourne Park Villas which is centered 92 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Royal Oak and is 121 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 167 m away at Royal Oak Underground Station The closest railway station is London Paddington Rail Station, 1.02 km away.
The closest primary school to W2 5XG (for ages 11 and under) is Colville Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on February 13, 2019.
The local pub for residents of W2 5XG is Parlour and is 2.07 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 2, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Double Shot and is 2.04 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 6, 2021.
Policing for W2 5XG is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Westminster is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to W2 5XG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W2 5XG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W2 5XG
| Introduction | March 1982 |
| Termination | July 1995 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from W2 5XG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colville Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Outstanding (February 13, 2019) | 1.02 km |
| Southbank International School Kensington | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.12 km | |
| Chepstow House School | Independent school | 2-13 | Outstanding (January 11, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| Bevington Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 12, 2012) | 1.2 km |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.23 km | |
| Notting Hill Prep School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.24 km | |
| Unity Girls High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 1.3 km |
| Thomas Jones Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 19, 2009) | 1.42 km |
| The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation | Independent school | 1-16 | Inadequate (January 30, 2020) | 1.47 km |
| The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2016) | 1.51 km |
| Gateway Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.53 km | |
| Ark King Solomon Academy | Academy | 2-18 | Outstanding (May 15, 2013) | 1.53 km |
| The Kilburn Park School Foundation | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (October 11, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran | Independent school | 6-16 | Inadequate (December 12, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| Queen's Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 1.55 km |
| Carlton Vale Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| All Saints Catholic College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 1.6 km |
| St Charles Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 1.6 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W2 5XG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Shot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 6, 2021 | 2.04 km | |
| Parlour | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 2, 2022 | 2.07 km | |
| Crazy Baker | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 2.16 km | |
| Hana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 2.16 km | |
| Mr Pizza/Mr Gourmet/Pizza Paradise | Awaiting Inspection | 2.16 km | |
| Palm Beach Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2019 | 2.16 km | |
| Wildcard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2020 | 2.16 km | |
| William The Fourth | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 2.21 km | |
| Crussh Juice Bars | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2018 | 2.21 km | |
| Frigideira | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 2.21 km | |
| Morso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2020 | 2.21 km | |
| Nandos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 2.21 km | |
| Sacro Cuore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 2.21 km | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2018 | 2.21 km | |
| The Khas Tandoori Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 4, 2021 | 2.21 km | |
| Acai Carioca | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 2.31 km | |
| Curry Nights | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2019 | 2.31 km | |
| Bawarchi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 2.36 km | |
| The Whippet Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2021 | 2.36 km | |
| ALOHA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 2.5 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W2 5XG - Data from Apr 2022
| Royal Oak | 121 m | |
| Royal Oak | 136 m | |
| Westminster Academy Cirencester Street | 175 m | |
| Westminster Academy Cirencester Street | 187 m | |
| Royal Oak | 220 m | |
| Royal Oak Underground Station | 167 m | |
| Royal Oak Underground Station | 169 m | |
| Royal Oak Underground Station | 203 m | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 1.02 km | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 1.12 km | |
| Queen's Park Rail Station | 1.88 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 563 m | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 563 m | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 565 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.78 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.95 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.34 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W2 5XG - Data from Dec 2021
| Paddington Green | 1.19 km | |
| The Fountains | 1.46 km | |
| Round Pond | 1.6 km | |
| The Long Water | 1.76 km | |
| Portobello Dock | 1.82 km | |
| Holland Park | 2.02 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.24 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 2.86 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.08 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.18 km | |
| Westbere Copse | 3.89 km | |
| Old Oak Common | 4.06 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 4.4 km | |
| Duck Island | 4.55 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 4.58 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51936400 |
| Longitude | -0.19114500 |
| OS Easting | 525600 |
| OS Northing | 0181600 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Westminster North |
| Electoral Ward | Bayswater |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000033 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Aspiring and affluent Subgroup: Urban cultural mix |
| 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 | E33036727 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 014D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D1 |