W8 4BQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (W8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4BQ) 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 W which means London - W.
- Postal District. In our case W8.
- Postal Sector. In our case W8 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.
The regional mail center for the post area W 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 W8 4BQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is KENSINGTON SDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the W8 4BQ postcode have the street address of Kensington Church Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the W8 4BQ postcode is home to a bustling 24 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LONDON within the old postal county of Middlesex.
W8 4BQ is within Kensington.
Our data shows that W8 4BQ is a residential postcode.
The W8 4BQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in W8 4BQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced.
Most properties in W8 4BQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the W8 4BQ Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for W8 4BQ
The telephone area code for W8 4BQ is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for W8 4BQ
| Latitude | 51.5053391206 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.194279801428 |
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Weather Forecast for W8 4BQ
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 51.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 51.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | E 7 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 20.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 52.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 54.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 54.00% | NE 11 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 74.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 45.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 61.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 61.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 37.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the W8 4BQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For W8 4BQ
| Average Mbps | 165.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 91.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
W8 4BQ has an average download speed of 165.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
175 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
94% of postcodes (1,108,115) have slower broadband speeds.
6% of postcodes (76,351) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For W8 4BQ
| Average Mbps | 22.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
W8 4BQ has an average upload speed of 22.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
592 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
96% of postcodes (1,140,451) have slower upload speeds.
4% of postcodes (43,598) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of W8 4BQ Postcode
England Primary Schools
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
Address: St James & St John Church of England Primary School, 4 Craven Terrace, London, W2 3QD
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 02075040535
Hallfield Primary School
Address: Hallfield Primary School, Hallfield Estate, London, W2 6JJ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 02070874960
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
Address: St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School, 2 Kensington Church Court, Kensington, London, W8 4SP
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 02079370740
Colville Primary School
Address: Colville Primary School, Lonsdale Road, Portobello Road, London, W11 2DF
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 02072296540
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Address: St Stephen's CofE Primary School, 91 Westbourne Park Road, London, W2 5QH
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact:
Bousfield Primary School
Address: Bousfield Primary School, South Bolton Gardens, London, SW5 0DJ
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 02073736544
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Address: St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School, Shrewsbury Road, Bayswater, London, W2 5PR
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 02077921883
Fox Primary School
Address: Fox Primary School, Fox Primary School , Kensington Place, London, W8 7PP
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: 02077277637
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: 0.54 miles
Contact: 02079379599
Avondale Park Primary School
Address: Avondale Park Primary School, Sirdar Road, London, W11 4EE
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 02077277727
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School
Address: St Clement and St James CofE Primary School, Penzance Place, London, W11 4PG
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 02076039225
Thomas Jones Primary School
Address: Thomas Jones Primary School, St Mark's Road, London, W11 1RQ
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 02077271423
Kensington Primary Academy
Address: Kensington Primary Academy, 205 Warwick Road, (On the Corner of Kensington High Street), London, W14 8PU
Distance: 0.80 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: 1.10 miles
Contact: 02073738225
Avonmore Primary School
Address: Avonmore Primary School, Avonmore Road, London, W14 8SH
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 02076039750
England Secondary Schools
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
Address: The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School, 89 Addison Road, London, W14 8BZ
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 02076038478
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
Address: The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School, 89 Addison Road, London, W14 8BZ
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact:
Holland Park School
Address: Holland Park School, Airlie Gardens, Campden Hill Road, London, W8 7AF
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near W8 4BQ
MOIRA WONG ORTHODONTICS
Address: 27A KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, LONDON, W8 4LL
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
80 KENSINGTON DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 80 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 4SG
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
GATOFF AND MOSELHI
Address: 22 NOTTING HILL GATE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3JE
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
NOTTING HILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 22 PEMBRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3HL
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
129 - 131 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
Address: KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 6SU
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
42 THE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 42 PEMBRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, W11 3HN
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near W8 4BQ
CALDER PHARMACY OF NOTTING HILL
Address: 55/57 NOTTING HILL GATE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3JS
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 02077 273185
BOOTS
Address: 96-98 NOTTING HILL GATE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3QA
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 020 77254441
BOOTS
Address: 127A KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 5SF
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 020 79379533
NOTTING HILL PHARMACY
Address: 12 PEMBRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3HL
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72290958
PESTLE & MORTAR
Address: 211-213 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 6BD
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 020 79379154
HILLCREST PHARMACY
Address: 106 HOLLAND PARK AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 4UA
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 020 77276350
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near W8 4BQ
KENSINGTON EYE CENTRE OPTICIANS
Address: 37 KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, KENSINGTON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 4LL
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
DAVID CLULOW OPTICIANS (KENSINGTON)
Address: 82 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 4SG
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NOTTING HILL GATE, LONDON)
Address: 70 NOTTING HILL GATE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3HT
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
RMD OPTICAL LTD (NOTTING HILL)
Address: 18 NOTTING HILL GATE, BAYSWATER, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3JE
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KENSINGTON, LONDON)
Address: 127A KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 5SF
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
BROMPTONS OPTICIANS
Address: 202A KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 7RG
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near W8 4BQ
HOLLAND PARK SURGERY
Address: LOWER GROUND FLOOR, 12 PHILLIMORE WALK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 7RX
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72214334
SCARSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 SCARSDALE PLACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 5SX
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 020 79381887
THE PEMBRIDGE VILLAS SURGERY
Address: 45A PEMBRIDGE VILLAS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3EP
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 020 77272222
PORTLAND ROAD PRACTICE
Address: 16 PORTLAND ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 4LA
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 020 77277711
LANCASTER GATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: LEINSTER TERRACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W2 3ET
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74799750
THE ABINGDON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 88-92 EARLS COURT ROAD, KENSINGTON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 6EG
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 020 77958470
Transport Links near W8 4BQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: W8 4BQ
- Kensington Olympia
Kensington Olympia station, Olympia Way, Kensington, Greater London, W14 0NEDistance: 1.23 milesDriving Time: 3.95 minutes - Shepherd's Bush
Shepherd's Bush station, Holland Park Roundabout, Shepherd's Bush, Greater London, W12 8LBDistance: 1.37 milesDriving Time: 3.93 minutes - London Paddington
London Paddington station, Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQDistance: 1.51 milesDriving Time: 4.71 minutes - West Brompton
West Brompton station, Old Brompton Road, Brompton, Greater London, SW5 9JXDistance: 1.64 milesDriving Time: 4.88 minutes - London Marylebone
London Marylebone station, Great Central House, Melcombe Place, London, NW1 6JJDistance: 2.22 milesDriving Time: 6.70 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near W8 4BQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near W8 4BQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the W8 4BQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Kensington Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Felicity Buchan |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the W8 4BQ 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 W8 4BQ 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 ChelseaPostcodes near the W8 4BQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the W8 4BQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, W8 6SA | 0.71 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Bayswater Road, Westminster, LONDON, W2 3HJ | 0.97 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Cromwell Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW7 4EJ | 1.18 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Porchester Road, Westminster, LONDON, W2 6ES | 1.39 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW7 4SF | 1.43 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the W8 4BQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 70-72 Queensway, London, W2 3RL | 0.58 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to 70-72 Queensway |
| 85 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SS | 0.91 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to 85 Gloucester Road |
| 250-252 Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9AD | 0.93 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to 250-252 Earls Court Road |
| Paddington Rail Station, London, W2 1HA | 1.09 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to Paddington Rail Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, W8 4SG | 0.27 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to McDonald's, Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, W8 4SG |
| McDonald's, Notting Hill Gate, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, W11 3QA | 0.30 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to McDonald's, Notting Hill Gate, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, W11 3QA |
| McDonald's, Queensway, Westminster, LONDON, W2 3RL | 0.58 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to McDonald's, Queensway, Westminster, LONDON, W2 3RL |
| McDonald's, Earls Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW5 9QB | 0.91 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to McDonald's, Earls Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW5 9QB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Notting Hill Gate, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, W11 3HX | 0.29 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to KFC London - Nottinghill Gate |
| KFC, Queensway, Westminster, LONDON, W2 3RY | 0.55 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to KFC London - Queensway |
| KFC, Earls Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW5 9RF | 0.88 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to KFC London - Earls Court Road |
| KFC, Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW7 4SS | 0.93 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to KFC South Kensington - Gloucester Road |
| KFC, Uxbridge Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, LONDON, W12 8LR | 1.15 miles | Directions from W8 4BQ to KFC Shepherds Bush - Uxbridge Road |