W1K Postcode District
W1K is one of 26 W Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The W1K postcode district is located in the W London - W postal area, W1K has a population of 2,110 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.23 square miles (0.58 square kilometres or 144.13 acres).
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Map of W1K
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District overview
The primary settlement in the W1K postcode district is Westminster. It is located in the post town of London, within the county of Greater London. Other significant settlements in the W1K postcode district include sector 2, sector 3, sector 4, sector 5, sector 6, and sector 7, all within Westminster and also located in the post town of London, within the county of Greater London.
There are 7 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector W1K 1, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1K 2, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1K 3, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1K 4, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1K 5, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1K 6, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1K 7, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the City of Westminster London Boro area with a total of 882 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of Westminster | 1.30 | ESE |
| City of London | 2.60 | E |
| Borehamwood | 11.46 | NNW |
| Ewell | 11.89 | SSW |
| Chigwell | 12.38 | NE |
| Potters Bar | 12.89 | N |
| Bushey | 13.03 | NW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 13.13 | WSW |
| Waltham Cross | 13.17 | NNE |
| Epsom | 13.22 | SSW |
| Banstead | 13.23 | S |
| Esher | 13.42 | SW |
| Loughton | 13.80 | NE |
| Radlett | 13.98 | NNW |
| Cheshunt | 14.10 | NNE |
| Waltham Abbey | 14.17 | NNE |
| Walton-on-Thames | 14.40 | SW |
| Ashford | 14.41 | WSW |
| Warlingham | 14.47 | SSE |
| Watford | 14.49 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 879
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | LONDON | W1K 2 | 213 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1K 5 | 131 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1K 3 | 122 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1K 6 | 114 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1K 7 | 113 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1K 4 | 92 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1K 1 | 74 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1K 7 | 7 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1K 1 | 5 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1K 6 | 4 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1K 5 | 3 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1K 7 | 1 |
Street list for W1K
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| RED PLACE | 1451 |
| WEIGHHOUSE STREET | 629 |
| PARK LANE A4202 | 560 |
| PARK LANE A4202 | 560 |
| CUMBERLAND GATE A40 | 503 |
| HAMILTON MEWS | 296 |
| MOUNT STREET | 268 |
| MOUNT STREET | 268 |
| MOUNT STREET | 268 |
| LUMLEY STREET | 253 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 2437 |
| Other theft | 1275 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 858 |
| Shoplifting | 587 |
| Vehicle crime | 473 |
| Robbery | 322 |
| Drugs | 277 |
| Public order | 253 |
| Burglary | 176 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 151 |
| Bicycle theft | 45 |
| Other crime | 34 |
| Possession of weapons | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH MOLTON STREET | LONDON | 63 | W1K 5QX | View map | |
| MOUNT STREET | LONDON | 45 | W1K 3NH | View map | |
| SOUTH AUDLEY STREET | LONDON | 27 | W1K 2QL | View map | |
| BROOK STREET | LONDON | 25 | W1K 4HB | View map | |
| DAVIES STREET | LONDON | 24 | W1K 4NB | View map | |
| DUKE STREET | LONDON | 19 | W1K 5PA | View map | |
| NORTH AUDLEY STREET | LONDON | 19 | W1K 6WE | View map | |
| AVERY ROW | LONDON | 17 | W1K 4AL | View map | |
| PARK LANE | LONDON | 11 | W1K 7AH | View map | |
| GROSVENOR STREET | LONDON | 8 | W1K 4QQ | View map |
Schools in the district
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
South Street , London
Postcode: W1K 2XH
Headteacher: Mr Harvey Webb (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigel Meyer And Associates | 11 SOUTH MOLTON STREET, LONDON, W1K 5QL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Cavendish Dental Clinic | 7 SOUTH MOLTON STREET, LONDON, W1K 5QG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Teeth @ W1 | 7 SOUTH MOLTON STREET, LONDON, W1K 5QG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayfair Medical Centre | 3-5 WEIGHHOUSE STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1K 5LS | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 74931647 |
| 2 | Lees Place Medical Centre | 11 SHEPHERDS PLACE, MAYFAIR, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1K 6LG | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audley Pharmacy | 36 SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1K 2PL | PHARMACY | Call 020 74936133 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | N/A | N/A | £19,687,700 | 2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | N/A | N/A | £9,200,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Terraced | £7,756,667 | 3 | £11,035,000 | 5 | £11,866,000 | 5 | £9,747,200 | 5 |
| Flats | £3,723,100 | 25 | £4,871,333 | 58 | £6,041,286 | 62 | £9,320,950 | 88 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.57
Average Driving Distance: 5.86
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 876
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.00
Average Driving Distance: 7.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 876
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| W1K 1 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1K 2 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1K 3 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1K 4 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1K 5 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1K 6 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1K 7 | Wdelivery Office |
Postcode format
| W | 1 | K | - | X | X | X |
| W | 1 | K | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The W1K postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The W1K Postcode shares a border with W1C (LONDON), W1S (LONDON), W1J (LONDON) and W2 (LONDON).
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