Postcode W2 6DL (Westminster)

Map showing W2 6DL and nearby postcodes

The postcode W2 6DL is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in August 2003 and is an active postcode. W2 6DL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

W2 6DL 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 6DL as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to W2 6DL is Gilpin Close which is centered 143 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bishops Bridge Road Little Venice and is 85 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 155 m away at Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground The closest railway station is London Paddington Rail Station, 388 m away.

The closest primary school to W2 6DL (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 6DL is Paxton's Head Public House and is 2.34 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 2.25 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.

Policing for W2 6DL 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 6DL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to W2 6DL, and the approximate distance away.

Gilpin Close 143 m
Kingdom Street 162 m
Porteus Road 173 m
Dudley Street 174 m
Hogan Mews 181 m
John Aird Court 197 m
Eastbourne Terrace 227 m
St Mary's Terrace 234 m
Howley Place 238 m
Hermitage Street 242 m
Warwick Crescent 272 m
North Wharf Road 273 m
St Mary's Square 280 m
St Mary's Mansions 296 m
Westbourne Terrace 336 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode W2 6DL

Introduction August 2003
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 6DL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Unity Girls High School Good
(June 7, 2018)
567 m
Ark King Solomon Academy Outstanding
(May 15, 2013)
742 m
Gateway Academy 836 m
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Outstanding
(February 27, 2019)
941 m
Abingdon House School 1.05 km
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(September 12, 2019)
1.05 km
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
1.12 km
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School Good
(February 26, 2020)
1.15 km
Sylvia Young Theatre School 1.2 km
International Community School 1.25 km
Halcyon London International School Outstanding
(March 5, 2020)
1.31 km
Wetherby Preparatory School 1.32 km
Francis Holland School 1.47 km
Abercorn School 1.48 km
St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School Good
(May 17, 2018)
1.49 km
Southbank International School Kensington 1.64 km
Arnold House School 1.65 km
Barrow Hill Junior School Good
(September 25, 2019)
1.65 km
The American School in London Outstanding
(March 22, 2018)
1.71 km
Colville Primary School Outstanding
(February 13, 2019)
1.76 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W2 6DL - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W2 6DL - Data from Apr 2022

Bishops Bridge Road Little Venice Bus Stop/Station 85 m
Bishops Bridge Bus Stop/Station 87 m
Bishops Bridge Paddington Station Bus Stop/Station 107 m
Bishops Bridge Road Little Venice Bus Stop/Station 108 m
Bishops Bridge Bus Stop/Station 137 m
Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground Metro/Tram 155 m
Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground Metro/Tram 162 m
Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground Metro/Tram 167 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 388 m
London Paddington Rail Station Rail 429 m
London Marylebone Rail Station Rail 1.18 km
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 338 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 339 m
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 339 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.78 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.95 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.31 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W2 6DL - Data from Dec 2021

Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 393 m
The Fountains Inland Water 1.03 km
The Long Water Inland Water 1.38 km
Round Pond Inland Water 1.53 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 1.77 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.36 km
Holland Park Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.53 km
Portobello Dock Inland Water 2.56 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.59 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.69 km
Duck Island Island 3.83 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.86 km
Westbere Copse Woodland Or Forest 4.17 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.34 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for W2 6DL - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.51946400
Longitude -0.17956700
OS Easting 526403
OS Northing 0181631
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22113
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: Ethnicity central
Group: Endeavouring ethnic mix
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professional 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 E33031898
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Westminster 016
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Westminster 016A
Output Area / Small Area 3B3