The postcode W8 4ES is located in Kensington and Chelsea, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 1997 and terminated in August 2005.W8 4ES is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
W8 4ES is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.2 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 4ES as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to W8 4ES is Lancer Square which is centered 24 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Holland St High St Kensington and is 59 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 281 m away at High Street Kensington Underground Station The closest railway station is Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station, 1.41 km away.
The closest primary school to W8 4ES (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 4ES is Finborough Arms and is 1.91 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 14, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from EKook and is 1.94 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.
Policing for W8 4ES 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 4ES and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W8 4ES, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W8 4ES
| Introduction | June 1997 |
| Termination | August 2005 |
| 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 4ES - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School Kensington | Independent school | 3-11 | 931 m | |
| Collingham | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.24 km | |
| Kensington Wade | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 3, 2018) | 1.26 km |
| Kensington Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 1, 2018) | 1.26 km |
| Queen's Gate School | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.28 km | |
| St Philip's School | Independent school | 7-13 | Outstanding (March 8, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| Glendower Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.31 km | |
| Princes Gardens Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.32 km | |
| Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle | Independent school | 3-19 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 1.32 km |
| Wetherby Kensington | Independent school | 4-8 | 1.32 km | |
| Mander Portman Woodward School | Independent school | 14-20 | 1.38 km | |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 28, 2011) | 1.41 km |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 17, 2021) | 1.46 km |
| Norland Place School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.48 km | |
| SIAL | Independent school | 3-14 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| Falkner House | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.49 km | |
| Westminster Tutors | Independent school | 14-25 | Outstanding (May 17, 2018) | 1.5 km |
| Bousfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 4, 2008) | 1.5 km |
| Colville Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Outstanding (February 13, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 1.55 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W8 4ES - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2019 | 1.61 km | |
| Holroyd Howe Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 1.66 km | |
| St Luke's Church | Awaiting Inspection | 1.68 km | |
| Hestia RBKC Complex Needs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 1.83 km | |
| Finborough Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2018 | 1.91 km | |
| Firezza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 1.91 km | |
| Foodland | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 30, 2021 | 1.91 km | |
| Co. | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 1.94 km | |
| EKook | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 1.94 km | |
| Osteria Romana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 1.94 km | |
| Brinkleys Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2021 | 1.94 km | |
| Hollywood Arms PH | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2020 | 1.94 km | |
| Kosmopol | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 1.95 km | |
| Bridges | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2019 | 1.96 km | |
| Tattersalls Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2018 | 1.96 km | |
| Cineworld Cinemas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 2, 2021 | 1.96 km | |
| Caviar House and Prunier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 1.96 km | |
| Chai Wu | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 1.96 km | |
| Compass (Staff Restaurant) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 1.96 km | |
| EAT BEETS LIMITED | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 1.96 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W8 4ES - Data from Apr 2022
| Holland St High St Kensington | 59 m | |
| York House Place Kensington High St | 84 m | |
| Kensington Palace | 205 m | |
| High Street Kensington | 229 m | |
| High Street Kensington | 237 m | |
| High Street Kensington Underground Station | 281 m | |
| High Street Kensington Underground Station | 288 m | |
| High Street Kensington Underground Station | 329 m | |
| Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station | 1.41 km | |
| Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station | 1.5 km | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 1.72 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 2.06 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 2.06 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 2.06 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 37.99 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.16 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 38.55 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W8 4ES - Data from Dec 2021
| Round Pond | 598 m | |
| Holland Park | 939 m | |
| The Long Water | 1.25 km | |
| The Fountains | 1.33 km | |
| The Serpentine | 1.6 km | |
| Paddington Green | 2.24 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 3.02 km | |
| Portobello Dock | 3.07 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.36 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.72 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.72 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 3.96 km | |
| Duck Island | 4.15 km | |
| Pelican Pool | 4.2 km | |
| Chiswick Eyot | 4.2 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50327200 |
| Longitude | -0.19084600 |
| OS Easting | 525665 |
| OS Northing | 0179811 |
| 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: EU white-collar 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 | E33030259 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Kensington and Chelsea 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Kensington and Chelsea 008C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |