The postcode W8 4AJ is located in Kensington and Chelsea, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. W8 4AJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
W8 4AJ 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 W8 4AJ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Highly-qualified quaternary workers.
The closest road name to W8 4AJ is Inverness Gardens which is centered 56 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sheffield Terrace and is 107 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 374 m away at Notting Hill Gate Underground Station The closest railway station is Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station, 1.43 km away.
The closest primary school to W8 4AJ (for ages 11 and under) is Southbank International School Kensington. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 17, 2021 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of W8 4AJ is Tattersalls Tavern and is 2.16 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 24, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from EKook and is 2.13 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 189.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 21.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for W8 4AJ is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Kensington and Chelsea is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to W8 4AJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W8 4AJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W8 4AJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from W8 4AJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School Kensington | Independent school | 3-11 | 607 m | |
| Colville Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Outstanding (February 13, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Norland Place School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.3 km | |
| SIAL | Independent school | 3-14 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 1.32 km |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 17, 2021) | 1.33 km |
| Kensington Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 1, 2018) | 1.39 km |
| Kensington Wade | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 3, 2018) | 1.39 km |
| Tabernacle School | Independent school | 3-18 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| Collingham | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.55 km | |
| Princes Gardens Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.55 km | |
| Thomas Jones Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 19, 2009) | 1.57 km |
| Avondale Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| Queen's Gate School | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.6 km | |
| Notting Hill Prep School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.63 km | |
| St Philip's School | Independent school | 7-13 | Outstanding (March 8, 2018) | 1.63 km |
| Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle | Independent school | 3-19 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 1.63 km |
| Glendower Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.63 km | |
| Wetherby Kensington | Independent school | 4-8 | 1.64 km | |
| Chepstow House School | Independent school | 2-13 | Outstanding (January 11, 2018) | 1.65 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W8 4AJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2019 | 1.91 km | |
| Holroyd Howe Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 1.95 km | |
| St Luke's Church | Awaiting Inspection | 1.98 km | |
| Co. | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 2.13 km | |
| EKook | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 2.13 km | |
| Osteria Romana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 2.13 km | |
| Hestia RBKC Complex Needs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 2.14 km | |
| Bridges | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2019 | 2.16 km | |
| Tattersalls Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2018 | 2.16 km | |
| Mari Vanna | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 23, 2022 | 2.16 km | |
| Sadaf Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 7, 2022 | 2.18 km | |
| Signor Sassi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 15, 2022 | 2.18 km | |
| The Kitchen Of Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2017 | 2.18 km | |
| Caviar House and Prunier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 2.19 km | |
| Chai Wu | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 2.19 km | |
| Compass (Staff Restaurant) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 2.19 km | |
| EAT BEETS LIMITED | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 2.19 km | |
| EM Sherif Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 24, 2022 | 2.19 km | |
| Floozie Cookies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 2.19 km | |
| Harrods Restaurants and Food Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 2.19 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W8 4AJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Sheffield Terrace | 107 m | |
| Sheffield Terrace | 153 m | |
| York House Place Kensington High St | 258 m | |
| Notting Hill Gate Station | 285 m | |
| Holland St High St Kensington | 324 m | |
| Notting Hill Gate Underground Station | 374 m | |
| Notting Hill Gate Underground Station | 382 m | |
| Notting Hill Gate Underground Station | 410 m | |
| Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station | 1.43 km | |
| Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station | 1.52 km | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 1.58 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.82 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.82 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.83 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.29 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.45 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 38.84 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W8 4AJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Round Pond | 672 m | |
| Holland Park | 844 m | |
| The Long Water | 1.32 km | |
| The Fountains | 1.32 km | |
| The Serpentine | 1.73 km | |
| Paddington Green | 2.09 km | |
| Portobello Dock | 2.75 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 3.35 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.68 km | |
| Duck Pond | 4.03 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 4.04 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 4.12 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 4.13 km | |
| Chiswick Eyot | 4.2 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 4.27 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for W8 4AJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 189.3 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 21.9 Mbps | 49 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 88.6 | 18.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 1096 | 49 |
Energy usage data for W8 4AJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50588600 |
| Longitude | -0.19299000 |
| OS Easting | 525509 |
| OS Northing | 0180098 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Kensington |
| Electoral Ward | Campden |
| Local Authority District | Kensington and Chelsea |
| 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 | E09000020 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Kensington and Chelsea |
| 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: Highly-qualified quaternary workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Kensington and Chelsea BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33034850 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Kensington and Chelsea 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Kensington and Chelsea 008D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D2 |