The postcode W8 7LX is located in Kensington and Chelsea, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. W8 7LX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
W8 7LX 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 7LX as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Highly-qualified quaternary workers.
The closest road name to W8 7LX is Rabbit Row which is centered 56 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Notting Hill Gate Station and is 31 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 46 m away at Notting Hill Gate Underground Station The closest railway station is Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station, 1.51 km away.
The closest primary school to W8 7LX (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 7LX is Tattersalls Tavern and is 2.41 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 2.36 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 2, 2021.
Policing for W8 7LX 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 7LX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W8 7LX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W8 7LX
| 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 7LX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School Kensington | Independent school | 3-11 | 274 m | |
| Colville Primary School | Maintained school | 0-11 | Outstanding (February 13, 2019) | 891 m |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 1.11 km |
| Norland Place School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.17 km | |
| SIAL | Independent school | 3-14 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 1.17 km |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 17, 2021) | 1.25 km |
| Thomas Jones Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 19, 2009) | 1.26 km |
| Notting Hill Prep School | Independent school | 4-13 | 1.3 km | |
| Chepstow House School | Independent school | 2-13 | Outstanding (January 11, 2018) | 1.32 km |
| Avondale Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| Tabernacle School | Independent school | 3-18 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (December 13, 2017) | 1.53 km |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 1.55 km |
| Kensington Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 1, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| Kensington Wade | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 3, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.62 km | |
| Bevington Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 12, 2012) | 1.68 km |
| Catch22 Pupil Parent Partnership | Special school | 13-18 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.7 km |
| The Stewart Bilingual School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.71 km | |
| Oxford Gardens Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 1.78 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W8 7LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2019 | 2.22 km | |
| Holroyd Howe Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 2.25 km | |
| St Luke's Church | Awaiting Inspection | 2.29 km | |
| Co. | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 2.36 km | |
| EKook | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 2.36 km | |
| Osteria Romana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 2.36 km | |
| Mari Vanna | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 23, 2022 | 2.39 km | |
| Bridges | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2019 | 2.41 km | |
| Tattersalls Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2018 | 2.41 km | |
| Sadaf Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 7, 2022 | 2.42 km | |
| Signor Sassi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 15, 2022 | 2.42 km | |
| The Kitchen Of Knightsbridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2017 | 2.42 km | |
| Mr Chow Restaurant Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 2.44 km | |
| Paxton's Head Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2017 | 2.44 km | |
| The Buddha Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2021 | 2.44 km | |
| Hestia RBKC Complex Needs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 2.45 km | |
| Caviar House and Prunier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 2.45 km | |
| Chai Wu | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 2.45 km | |
| Compass (Staff Restaurant) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 2.45 km | |
| EAT BEETS LIMITED | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 2.45 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W8 7LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Notting Hill Gate Station | 31 m | |
| Notting Hill Gate Station | 51 m | |
| Notting Hill Gate Station | 86 m | |
| Notting Hill Gate Station | 101 m | |
| Palace Gardens Terr Notting Hill Gate | 119 m | |
| Notting Hill Gate Underground Station | 46 m | |
| Notting Hill Gate Underground Station | 51 m | |
| Notting Hill Gate Underground Station | 76 m | |
| Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station | 1.51 km | |
| London Paddington Rail Station | 1.52 km | |
| Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station | 1.59 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.63 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.63 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 1.64 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.58 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.75 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.14 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W8 7LX - Data from Dec 2021
| Holland Park | 857 m | |
| Round Pond | 890 m | |
| The Fountains | 1.4 km | |
| The Long Water | 1.48 km | |
| The Serpentine | 1.93 km | |
| Paddington Green | 1.99 km | |
| Portobello Dock | 2.41 km | |
| Ransome's Dock | 3.68 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.98 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 4.01 km | |
| Old Oak Common | 4.02 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 4.17 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 4.21 km | |
| Chiswick Eyot | 4.21 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 4.32 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50850400 |
| Longitude | -0.19540800 |
| OS Easting | 525334 |
| OS Northing | 0180385 |
| 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 | E33030267 |
| 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 |