The postcode W2 5XQ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 1995 and is an active postcode. W2 5XQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
W2 5XQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 5XQ as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Striving service workers.
The closest road name to W2 5XQ is Torquay Street which is centered 41 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Westminster Academy Cirencester Street and is 89 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 208 m away at Royal Oak Underground Station The closest railway station is London Paddington Rail Station, 1.06 km away.
The closest primary school to W2 5XQ (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 5XQ is Parlour and is 2.02 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 1.99 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 6, 2021.
Policing for W2 5XQ 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 5XQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W2 5XQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W2 5XQ
| Introduction | December 1995 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 5XQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colville Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Outstanding (February 13, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| Bevington Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 12, 2012) | 1.18 km |
| Southbank International School Kensington | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.19 km | |
| Chepstow House School | Independent school | 2-13 | Outstanding (January 11, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.22 km | |
| Notting Hill Prep School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.25 km | |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 1.26 km |
| Unity Girls High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 1.28 km |
| The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.43 km |
| The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation | Independent school | 1-16 | Inadequate (January 30, 2020) | 1.44 km |
| Thomas Jones Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 19, 2009) | 1.45 km |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2016) | 1.46 km |
| The Kilburn Park School Foundation | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (October 11, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran | Independent school | 6-16 | Inadequate (December 12, 2019) | 1.47 km |
| Carlton Vale Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| Queen's Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 1.5 km |
| Gateway Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.51 km | |
| Ark King Solomon Academy | Academy | 2-18 | Outstanding (May 15, 2013) | 1.53 km |
| Ark Brunel Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 11, 2016) | 1.56 km |
| Naima Jewish Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.57 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W2 5XQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Shot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 6, 2021 | 1.99 km | |
| Parlour | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 2, 2022 | 2.02 km | |
| Crazy Baker | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 2.1 km | |
| Hana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 2.1 km | |
| Mr Pizza/Mr Gourmet/Pizza Paradise | Awaiting Inspection | 2.1 km | |
| Palm Beach Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2019 | 2.1 km | |
| Wildcard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2020 | 2.1 km | |
| Crussh Juice Bars | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2018 | 2.16 km | |
| Frigideira | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 2.16 km | |
| Morso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2020 | 2.16 km | |
| Nandos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 2.16 km | |
| Sacro Cuore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 2.16 km | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2018 | 2.16 km | |
| The Khas Tandoori Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 4, 2021 | 2.16 km | |
| William The Fourth | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 2.16 km | |
| Acai Carioca | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 2.25 km | |
| Curry Nights | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2019 | 2.25 km | |
| Bawarchi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 2.3 km | |
| The Whippet Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2021 | 2.3 km | |
| ALOHA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 2.44 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W2 5XQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Westminster Academy Cirencester Street | 89 m | |
| Westminster Academy Cirencester Street | 105 m | |
| Royal Oak | 131 m | |
| Royal Oak | 137 m | |
| Royal Oak | 293 m | |
| Royal Oak Underground Station | 208 m | |
| Royal Oak Underground Station | 209 m | |
| Royal Oak Underground Station | 240 m | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 1.15 km | |
| Queen's Park Rail Station | 1.8 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 545 m | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 545 m | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 547 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.87 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40.04 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.42 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W2 5XQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Paddington Green | 1.19 km | |
| The Fountains | 1.53 km | |
| Round Pond | 1.68 km | |
| Portobello Dock | 1.77 km | |
| The Long Water | 1.84 km | |
| Holland Park | 2.09 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.31 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 2.81 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.02 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.13 km | |
| Westbere Copse | 3.8 km | |
| Old Oak Common | 4.05 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 4.44 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 4.52 km | |
| Duck Island | 4.59 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52015700 |
| Longitude | -0.19125800 |
| OS Easting | 525590 |
| OS Northing | 0181688 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Westminster North |
| Electoral Ward | Westbourne |
| 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: 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 | E33036704 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 010F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B1 |