The postcode W8 4BL is located in Kensington and Chelsea, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 1987 and terminated in December 1992.W8 4BL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
W8 4BL 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 4BL as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Highly-qualified quaternary workers.
The closest road name to W8 4BL is Strathmore Gardens which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Notting Hill Gate Station and is 59 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 149 m away at Notting Hill Gate Underground Station The closest railway station is Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station, 1.49 km away.
The closest primary school to W8 4BL (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 4BL is Tattersalls Tavern and is 2.32 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 2.28 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.
Policing for W8 4BL 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 4BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W8 4BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W8 4BL
| Introduction | October 1987 |
| Termination | December 1992 |
| 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 W8 4BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School Kensington | Independent school | 3-11 | 381 m | |
| Colville Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Outstanding (February 13, 2019) | 999 m |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| Norland Place School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.22 km | |
| SIAL | Independent school | 3-14 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 17, 2021) | 1.28 km |
| Thomas Jones Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 19, 2009) | 1.36 km |
| Notting Hill Prep School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.41 km | |
| Tabernacle School | Independent school | 3-18 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.41 km |
| Chepstow House School | Independent school | 2-13 | Outstanding (January 11, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| Avondale Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2017) | 1.43 km |
| Kensington Wade | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 3, 2018) | 1.52 km |
| Kensington Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 1, 2018) | 1.52 km |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (December 13, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 1.64 km |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.72 km | |
| Princes Gardens Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.74 km | |
| St James Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.76 km | |
| Avonmore Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.76 km |
| St James Senior Girls' School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.76 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W8 4BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2019 | 2.13 km | |
| Holroyd Howe Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 2.16 km | |
| St Luke's Church | Awaiting Inspection | 2.19 km | |
| Co. | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 2.28 km | |
| EKook | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 2.28 km | |
| Osteria Romana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 2.28 km | |
| Mari Vanna | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 23, 2022 | 2.31 km | |
| Bridges | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2019 | 2.32 km | |
| Tattersalls Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2018 | 2.32 km | |
| Sadaf Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 7, 2022 | 2.34 km | |
| Signor Sassi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 15, 2022 | 2.34 km | |
| The Kitchen Of Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2017 | 2.34 km | |
| Mr Chow Restaurant Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 2.35 km | |
| Paxton's Head Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2017 | 2.35 km | |
| The Buddha Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2021 | 2.35 km | |
| Hestia RBKC Complex Needs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 2.35 km | |
| Caviar House and Prunier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 2.36 km | |
| Chai Wu | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 2.36 km | |
| Compass (Staff Restaurant) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 2.36 km | |
| EAT BEETS LIMITED | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 2.36 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W8 4BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Notting Hill Gate Station | 59 m | |
| Sheffield Terrace | 95 m | |
| Notting Hill Gate Station | 129 m | |
| Palace Gardens Terr Notting Hill Gate | 156 m | |
| Notting Hill Gate Station | 174 m | |
| Notting Hill Gate Underground Station | 149 m | |
| Notting Hill Gate Underground Station | 156 m | |
| Notting Hill Gate Underground Station | 183 m | |
| Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station | 1.49 km | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 1.52 km | |
| Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station | 1.57 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.68 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.68 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.68 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.5 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.66 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.05 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W8 4BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Round Pond | 803 m | |
| Holland Park | 850 m | |
| The Fountains | 1.35 km | |
| The Long Water | 1.41 km | |
| The Serpentine | 1.86 km | |
| Paddington Green | 2.01 km | |
| Portobello Dock | 2.52 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 3.58 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.9 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 4.02 km | |
| Old Oak Common | 4.11 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 4.18 km | |
| Chiswick Eyot | 4.22 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 4.24 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 4.25 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50772500 |
| Longitude | -0.19448800 |
| OS Easting | 525400 |
| OS Northing | 0180300 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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 | E33034846 |
| 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 |