The postcode W8 4LD is located in Kensington and Chelsea, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. W8 4LD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
W8 4LD 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 4LD as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Highly-qualified quaternary workers.
The closest road name to W8 4LD is Lancer Square which is centered 59 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Holland St High St Kensington and is 41 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 204 m away at High Street Kensington Underground Station The closest railway station is Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station, 1.34 km away.
The closest primary school to W8 4LD (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 4LD is Finborough Arms and is 1.85 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 14, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 87.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.2 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.
Policing for W8 4LD 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 4LD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W8 4LD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W8 4LD
| 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 4LD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School Kensington | Independent school | 3-11 | 957 m | |
| Kensington Wade | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 3, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| Kensington Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 1, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| Collingham | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.19 km | |
| St Philip's School | Independent school | 7-13 | Outstanding (March 8, 2018) | 1.27 km |
| Queen's Gate School | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.27 km | |
| Wetherby Kensington | Independent school | 4-8 | 1.28 km | |
| Glendower Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.29 km | |
| Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle | Independent school | 3-19 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 1.32 km |
| Princes Gardens Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.35 km | |
| Mander Portman Woodward School | Independent school | 14-20 | 1.37 km | |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 28, 2011) | 1.39 km |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 17, 2021) | 1.41 km |
| SIAL | Independent school | 3-14 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| Norland Place School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.44 km | |
| Bousfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 4, 2008) | 1.46 km |
| Falkner House | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.47 km | |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 1.49 km |
| Westminster Tutors | Independent school | 14-25 | Outstanding (May 17, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| St James Senior Girls' School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.51 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W8 4LD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2019 | 1.55 km | |
| Holroyd Howe Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 1.6 km | |
| St Luke's Church | Awaiting Inspection | 1.62 km | |
| Hestia RBKC Complex Needs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 1.77 km | |
| Finborough Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2018 | 1.85 km | |
| Firezza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 1.85 km | |
| Foodland | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 30, 2021 | 1.85 km | |
| Brinkleys Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2021 | 1.9 km | |
| Hollywood Arms PH | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2020 | 1.9 km | |
| Kosmopol | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 1.92 km | |
| Bandol | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2020 | 1.93 km | |
| Il Trillo Ristorante | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2022 | 1.93 km | |
| La Mia Mamma | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2020 | 1.93 km | |
| Stecca | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2020 | 1.93 km | |
| Cineworld Cinemas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 2, 2021 | 1.93 km | |
| Cpress | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2021 | 1.94 km | |
| Gioia Pizza & Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 1.94 km | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2020 | 1.94 km | |
| Oree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 1.94 km | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 1.94 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W8 4LD - Data from Apr 2022
| Holland St High St Kensington | 41 m | |
| York House Place Kensington High St | 107 m | |
| High Street Kensington | 156 m | |
| High Street Kensington | 162 m | |
| High Street Kensington | 225 m | |
| High Street Kensington Underground Station | 204 m | |
| High Street Kensington Underground Station | 210 m | |
| High Street Kensington Underground Station | 259 m | |
| Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station | 1.34 km | |
| Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station | 1.43 km | |
| West Brompton Rail Station | 1.73 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 2.13 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 2.13 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 2.13 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 37.93 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.1 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 38.49 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W8 4LD - Data from Dec 2021
| Round Pond | 673 m | |
| Holland Park | 889 m | |
| The Long Water | 1.32 km | |
| The Fountains | 1.41 km | |
| The Serpentine | 1.66 km | |
| Paddington Green | 2.32 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 3 km | |
| Portobello Dock | 3.1 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.34 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.71 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.71 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 4.01 km | |
| Chiswick Eyot | 4.13 km | |
| Duck Island | 4.21 km | |
| Corney Reach | 4.24 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for W8 4LD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 87.3 Mbps | 107 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.2 Mbps | 20 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% | 16 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 101.6 | 12 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50272600 |
| Longitude | -0.19158800 |
| OS Easting | 525615 |
| OS Northing | 0179749 |
| 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 | E33030265 |
| 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 | 2D2 |