The postcode W2 6BL is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 2008 and is an active postcode. W2 6BL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
W2 6BL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.8 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 6BL as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to W2 6BL is Kingdom Street which is centered 27 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bishops Bridge Road Westbourne Terrace and is 145 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 233 m away at Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground The closest railway station is London Paddington Rail Station, 431 m away.
The closest primary school to W2 6BL (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 6BL is Paxton's Head Public House and is 2.38 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 2.29 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.
Policing for W2 6BL 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 6BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W2 6BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W2 6BL
| Introduction | June 2008 |
| 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 6BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Girls High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 714 m |
| Ark King Solomon Academy | Academy | 2-18 | Outstanding (May 15, 2013) | 898 m |
| Gateway Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 980 m | |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 27, 2019) | 1.1 km |
| Abingdon House School | Special school | 5-19 | 1.2 km | |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 12, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.25 km |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.3 km |
| Sylvia Young Theatre School | Independent school | 10-16 | 1.34 km | |
| International Community School | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.4 km | |
| Halcyon London International School | Independent school | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 1.44 km |
| Wetherby Preparatory School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.45 km | |
| Southbank International School Kensington | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.5 km | |
| Abercorn School | Independent school | 2-13 | 1.53 km | |
| Colville Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Outstanding (February 13, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-7 | Good (May 17, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| Francis Holland School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.63 km | |
| Arnold House School | Independent school | 3-13 | 1.72 km | |
| Barrow Hill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.76 km |
| The American School in London | Independent school | 4-18 | Outstanding (March 22, 2018) | 1.78 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W2 6BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co. | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 2.29 km | |
| EKook | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 2.29 km | |
| Osteria Romana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 2.29 km | |
| Mari Vanna | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 23, 2022 | 2.3 km | |
| Mr Chow Restaurant Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 2.38 km | |
| Paxton's Head Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2017 | 2.38 km | |
| The Buddha Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2021 | 2.38 km | |
| Sadaf Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 7, 2022 | 2.38 km | |
| Signor Sassi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 15, 2022 | 2.38 km | |
| The Kitchen Of Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2017 | 2.38 km | |
| Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2021 | 2.39 km | |
| Bridges | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2019 | 2.4 km | |
| Tattersalls Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2018 | 2.4 km | |
| Pavilion Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 2.41 km | |
| Royal Thames Yacht Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 2.42 km | |
| Bubbleology | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2018 | 2.47 km | |
| Burger & Lobster | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2020 | 2.47 km | |
| Farm Girl @ HN Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2021 | 2.47 km | |
| Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Restaurant, Food Hall & Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 2.47 km | |
| Kudos Cafes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2018 | 2.47 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W2 6BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Bishops Bridge Road Westbourne Terrace | 145 m | |
| Westbourne Terrace | 155 m | |
| Bishops Bridge | 161 m | |
| Bishops Bridge Paddington Station | 178 m | |
| Bishops Bridge Road Little Venice | 228 m | |
| Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground | 233 m | |
| Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground | 241 m | |
| Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground | 254 m | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 431 m | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 503 m | |
| London Marylebone Rail Station | 1.34 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 274 m | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 274 m | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 274 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.74 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.9 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.27 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W2 6BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Paddington Green | 549 m | |
| The Fountains | 1.04 km | |
| The Long Water | 1.38 km | |
| Round Pond | 1.47 km | |
| The Serpentine | 1.8 km | |
| Holland Park | 2.36 km | |
| Portobello Dock | 2.44 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 2.48 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 2.67 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 2.7 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.8 km | |
| Duck Island | 3.94 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 3.97 km | |
| Westbere Copse | 4.15 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 4.42 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51902900 |
| Longitude | -0.18170300 |
| OS Easting | 526256 |
| OS Northing | 0181579 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| 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 |
| 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: Inner city students Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood |
| 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 | E33031900 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 016A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |