SW7 2RU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SW7) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2RU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SW which means London - SW.
- Postal District. In our case SW7.
- Postal Sector. In our case SW7 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RU.
The regional mail center for the post area SW is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SW7 2RU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SOUTH KENSINGTON SDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SW7 2RU postcode have the street address of Thurloe Place
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SW7 2RU postcode is home to a bustling 22 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LONDON within the old postal county of Middlesex.
SW7 2RU is within Brompton.
Our data shows that SW7 2RU is a residential postcode.
The SW7 2RU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SW7 2RU are flats. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced, detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in SW7 2RU are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Map of the SW7 2RU Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for SW7 2RU
The telephone area code for SW7 2RU is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for SW7 2RU
| Latitude | 51.4961552112 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.169748218759 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for SW7 2RU
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Weather Forecast for SW7 2RU
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 18.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 48.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SW7 2RU Postcode?
Download Speeds For SW7 2RU
| Average Mbps | 61.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 66.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.370 |
SW7 2RU has an average download speed of 61.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,340 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
41% of postcodes (480,045) have slower broadband speeds.
59% of postcodes (703,256) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SW7 2RU
| Average Mbps | 15.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
SW7 2RU has an average upload speed of 15 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,991 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
65% of postcodes (769,312) have slower upload speeds.
34% of postcodes (403,338) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SW7 2RU Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Westminster City School
Address: Westminster City School, 55 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HJ
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 02079636300
Saint Thomas More Language College
Address: Saint Thomas More Language College, Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2QS
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 02075899734
The London Oratory School
Address: The London Oratory School, Seagrave Road, London, SW6 1RX
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 02073850102
The London Oratory School
Address: The London Oratory School, Seagrave Road, London, SW6 1RX
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Address: St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School, Lower Belgrave Street, London, SW1W 0NL
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 02075040537
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Address: St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School, South Street, London, W1K 2XH
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 02076291196
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Address: St Barnabas' CofE Primary School, St Barnabas Street, Pimlico, London, SW1W 8PF
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 02071860152
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Address: Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sedding Street, Sloane Square, London, SW1X 9DE
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 02078819860
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School, 1 Robinson Street, London, SW3 4AA
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 02073525708
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2QT
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact:
Marlborough Primary School
Address: Marlborough Primary School, Draycott Avenue, London, SW3 3AP
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 02075898553
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Walk, Cale Street, Chelsea, London, SW3 6QH
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 02075895900
Park Walk Primary School
Address: Park Walk Primary School, Park Walk, King's Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 0AY
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 02073528700
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Address: Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School, Clareville Street, Kensington and Chelsea, Our Lady of Victories Primary School, London, SW7 5AQ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 02073734491
Servite RC Primary School
Address: Servite RC Primary School, 252 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NA
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 02073522588
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
Address: St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School, 2 Kensington Church Court, Kensington, London, W8 4SP
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 02079370740
Bousfield Primary School
Address: Bousfield Primary School, South Bolton Gardens, London, SW5 0DJ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 02073736544
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
Address: St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School, 58 Earls Court Road, Kensington, London, W8 6EJ
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 02079379599
Kensington Primary Academy
Address: Kensington Primary Academy, 205 Warwick Road, (On the Corner of Kensington High Street), London, W14 8PU
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 02031467870
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
Address: St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School, Warwick Road, Earls Court, London, SW5 9UE
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 02073738225
Avonmore Primary School
Address: Avonmore Primary School, Avonmore Road, London, W14 8SH
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 02076039750
England Higher Schools
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Address: Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College, Gliddon Road, Barons Court, London, W14 9BL
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: 02075651210
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SW7 2RU
THURLOE STREET DENTAL
Address: 10 THURLOE STREET, LONDON, SW7 2ST
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.LONDONSMILES.COM
KNIGHTSBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS
Address: 1ST FLOOR, 168 BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, SW3 1HW
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE, PRINCES GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 1NA
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
CADOGAN GARDENS (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 18 CADOGAN GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW3 2RP
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
HAPPY KIDS DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
Address: 18 CADOGAN GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW3 2RP
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
JONATHAN TAN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 LINCOLN STREET, LONDON, SW3 2TS
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.JONATHANTAN.CO.UK
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SW7 2RU
STICKLAND CHEMIST
Address: 4 SOUTH KENSINGTON STATION ARCADE, KENSINGTON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 2NA
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 020 75894186
HARLEY'S PHARMACY
Address: 37 OLD BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 3HZ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 020 75898788
BOOTS
Address: 145-149 BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW3 1QP
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 02075 890292
CHELSEA PHARMACY
Address: 61-63 SLOANE AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW3 3DH
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 020 75898776
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: LOWER GROUND FLOOR, 87-135 BROMPTON ROAD, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1X 7XL
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72255954
DAJANI PHARMACY
Address: 92 OLD BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 3LQ
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 020 75898263
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SW7 2RU
ABBOT OPTICIANS
Address: 13 SOUTH KENSINGTON STATION ARCADE, LONDON, SW7 2NA
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
36 OPTICIANS
Address: 36 BEAUCHAMP PLACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW3 1NU
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS (BROMPTON ROAD)
Address: 147-149 BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW3 1QP
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
JOY OPTICAL (BROMPTON ROAD)
Address: 6-8 OLD BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, SW7 3DL
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
ISIS OPTICIANS
Address: 153C FULHAM ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW3 6SN
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
DAVID CLULOW OPTICIANS (HARRODS, LONDON)
Address: HARRODS, 87-135 BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1X 7XL
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SW7 2RU
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 40 PRINCES GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 1LY
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 020 75846301
KNIGHTSBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 71-75 PAVILION ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1X 0ET
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 020 82372600
STANHOPE MEWS SURGERY
Address: 7 STANHOPE MEWS WEST, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 5RB
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 020 78350400
ROSARY GARDEN SURGERY
Address: 45 ROSARY GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4NQ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 020 73736557
THE SURGERY
Address: 7 KYNANCE PLACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4QS
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 020 75813040
HEALTH PARTNERS AT VIOLET MELCHETT
Address: 30 FLOOD WALK, LONDON, SW3 5RR
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74602222
Transport Links near SW7 2RU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SW7 2RU
- West Brompton
West Brompton station, Old Brompton Road, Brompton, Greater London, SW5 9JXDistance: 1.53 milesDriving Time: 3.95 minutes - Imperial Wharf
Imperial Wharf station, Townmead Road, Chelsea, Greater London, SW6 2ZHDistance: 2.25 milesDriving Time: 6.28 minutes - Battersea Park
Battersea Park station, Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London, SW8 4BHDistance: 2.30 milesDriving Time: 7.00 minutes - London Victoria
London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JUDistance: 2.35 milesDriving Time: 5.29 minutes - London Paddington
London Paddington station, Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQDistance: 2.95 milesDriving Time: 7.04 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SW7 2RU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SW7 2RU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SW7 2RU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Kensington Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Felicity Buchan |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the SW7 2RU Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Kensington and Chelsea London Boro Council and the County Council is Greater London Authority Council.
Greater London Authority Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Kensington and Chelsea London Boro Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Kensington and Chelsea London Boro at the following link Kensington and Chelsea London Boro.How much is the Council Tax?
Kensington and Chelsea London Boro Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Kensington and Chelsea London Boro charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SW7 2RU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Kensington and Chelsea council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries | Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaHouse Sales in SW7 2RU
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £2,050,000 | £2,050,000 | £2,050,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £4,250,000 | £4,250,000 | £4,250,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £5,705,000 | £3,100,000 | £4,402,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £1,999,500 | £3,050,000 | £2,365,900 | 5 |
| 2017 | £1,425,000 | £2,900,000 | £2,722,500 | 4 |
| 2019 | £2,350,000 | £2,320,000 | £1,973,333 | 3 |
| 2020 | £1,400,000 | £1,400,000 | £1,400,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £1,546,469 | £1,546,469 | £1,546,469 | 1 |
| 2022 | £1,575,000 | £1,575,000 | £1,575,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the SW7 2RU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SW7 2RU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Kings Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW3 5XP | 0.88 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Motcomb Street, Westminster, LONDON, SW1X 8GG | 0.93 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW7 4SF | 0.94 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Cromwell Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW7 4EJ | 1.28 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Bayswater Road, Westminster, LONDON, W2 3HJ | 1.87 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SW7 2RU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 85 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SS | 0.55 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to 85 Gloucester Road |
| 250-252 Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9AD | 1.03 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to 250-252 Earls Court Road |
| Platform 6-7, Victoria Rail Station, London, SW1V 1JU | 1.13 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to Platform 6-7, Victoria Rail Station |
| Barrier Line, Victoria Rail Station, London, SW1V 1JU | 1.13 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to Barrier Line, Victoria Rail Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Brompton Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW3 1NF | 0.22 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to McDonald's, Brompton Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW3 1NF |
| McDonald's, Kings Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW3 4ND | 0.53 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to McDonald's, Kings Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW3 4ND |
| McDonald's, Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster, LONDON, SW1W 9SJ | 1.04 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to McDonald's, Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster, LONDON, SW1W 9SJ |
| McDonald's, Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, W8 4SG | 1.04 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to McDonald's, Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, W8 4SG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW7 4SS | 0.55 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to KFC South Kensington - Gloucester Road |
| KFC, Earls Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW5 9RF | 1.05 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to KFC London - Earls Court Road |
| KFC, Queensway, Westminster, LONDON, W2 3RY | 1.33 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to KFC London - Queensway |
| KFC, Praed Street, Westminster, LONDON, W2 1RL | 1.41 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to KFC Paddington - Praed Street |
| KFC, Notting Hill Gate, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, W11 3HX | 1.42 miles | Directions from SW7 2RU to KFC London - Nottinghill Gate |