W1W Postcode District
W1W is one of 26 W Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The W1W postcode district is located in the W London - W postal area, W1W has a population of 3,775 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.10 square miles (0.27 square kilometres or 65.69 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the W1W postcode district is Westminster, located in Greater London. Other significant settlements in this district include Islington. The most significant post town in this district is London.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector W1W 5, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1W 6, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1W 7, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector W1W 8, 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 (619 postal codes), and finally, the Islington London Boro area (8 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 | 1.45 | SSE |
| City of London | 2.15 | E |
| Borehamwood | 11.12 | NNW |
| Chigwell | 11.63 | NE |
| Potters Bar | 12.34 | N |
| Waltham Cross | 12.40 | NNE |
| Ewell | 12.65 | SSW |
| Bushey | 12.93 | NW |
| Loughton | 13.02 | NE |
| Cheshunt | 13.35 | NNE |
| Waltham Abbey | 13.39 | NNE |
| Radlett | 13.68 | NNW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 13.84 | WSW |
| Banstead | 13.94 | SSW |
| Epsom | 13.98 | SSW |
| Esher | 14.20 | SW |
| Watford | 14.41 | NW |
| Warlingham | 14.95 | SSE |
| Ashford | 15.08 | WSW |
| Walton-on-Thames | 15.15 | SW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 633
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | LONDON | W1W 7 | 157 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1W 6 | 140 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1W 8 | 111 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1W 6 | 55 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1W 5 | 51 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1W 5 | 50 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1W 7 | 33 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1W 8 | 26 |
| Islington | LONDON | W1W 8 | 8 |
| Westminster | LONDON | W1W 8 | 2 |
Street list for W1W
PARK CRESCENT MEWS EAST
MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400583
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MARKET PLACE | 1666 |
| LITTLE PORTLAND STREET | 569 |
| LITTLE PORTLAND STREET | 569 |
| ADAM AND EVE COURT | 518 |
| EASTCASTLE STREET | 359 |
| GREAT PORTLAND STREET A4201 | 335 |
| GREAT PORTLAND STREET A4201 | 335 |
| GREAT PORTLAND STREET A4201 | 335 |
| GREAT PORTLAND STREET A4201 | 335 |
| MARGARET STREET | 163 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| No crime type data found. | |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT PORTLAND STREET | LONDON | 57 | W1W 6QQ | View map | |
| GREAT TITCHFIELD STREET | LONDON | 33 | W1W 7QN | View map | |
| NEW CAVENDISH STREET | LONDON | 17 | W1W 6YW | View map | |
| EASTCASTLE STREET | LONDON | 9 | W1W 8DS | View map | |
| MORTIMER STREET | LONDON | 9 | W1W 8HJ | View map | |
| FOLEY STREET | LONDON | 8 | W1W 6DX | View map | |
| MARKET PLACE | LONDON | 7 | W1W 8AQ | View map | |
| RIDING HOUSE STREET | LONDON | 7 | W1W 7EA | View map | |
| LITTLE PORTLAND STREET | LONDON | 6 | W1W 7JE | View map |
Schools in the district
All Souls CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Foley Street , London
Postcode: W1W 7JJ
Headteacher: Miss Alix Ascough (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K Dental Studios Ltd | 116 GREAT PORTLAND STREET, LONDON, W1W 6PJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Bupa Health And Dental Centre -west End | 53 MORTIMER STREET, LONDON, W1W 8HR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Image Dental Clinic | 21 FOLEY STREET, LONDON, W1W 6DR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Vital Europe Uk Ltd | 33 RIDING HOUSE STREET, LONDON, W1W 7DZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 5 | The A.b.c. Smile | 69 MORTIMER STREET, LONDON, W1W 7SF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fitzrovia Pharmacy | 173 GREAT PORTLAND STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1W 5PH | PHARMACY | Call 020 73234713 |
| 2 | Healthxchange Pharmacy Uk Ltd | 79 GREAT PORTLAND STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1W 7LS | PHARMACY | Call 020 75802441 |
| 3 | Shiv Pharmacy | 70 GREAT TITCHFIELD STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1W 7QN | PHARMACY | Call 02075 802393 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sight At Home Ltd | 85 GREAT PORTLAND STREET, FIRST FLOOR, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W1W 7LT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
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 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | N/A | N/A | £5,000,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Terraced | £3,217,500 | 2 | N/A | N/A | £2,437,500 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Flats | £1,055,910 | 24 | £1,639,772 | 47 | £1,318,555 | 34 | £1,337,818 | 44 |
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: 14.80
Average Driving Distance: 6.17
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 628
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.92
Average Driving Distance: 8.34
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 628
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| W1W 5 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1W 6 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1W 7 | Wdelivery Office |
| W1W 8 | Wdelivery Office |
Postcode format
| W | 1 | W | - | X | X | X |
| W | 1 | W | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles' Borromeo Church | Places of Worship | Place of Worship (still in use) | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The W1W postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The W1W Postcode shares a border with W1B (LONDON) and W1T (LONDON).
Maps and visuals
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