W8 4HG 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 (4HG) 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 HG.
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 4HG 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 4HG postcode have the street address of Vicarage Gate
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the W8 4HG postcode is home to a bustling 22 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LONDON within the old postal county of Middlesex.
W8 4HG is within Kensington.
Our data shows that W8 4HG is a residential postcode.
The W8 4HG postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in W8 4HG are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are enclosed end-terraced, detached, end-terraced, enclosed mid-terrace, unknown and semi-detached. Of these houses, most are enclosed mid-terrace.
Most properties in W8 4HG are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Map of the W8 4HG Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for W8 4HG
The telephone area code for W8 4HG is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for W8 4HG
| Latitude | 51.5045491615 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.192034376671 |
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Weather Forecast for W8 4HG
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 47.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 31.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | N 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 9 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the W8 4HG Postcode?
Download Speeds For W8 4HG
| Average Mbps | 179.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1000.000 |
W8 4HG has an average download speed of 179 Megabits per second (Mbps).
133 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
95% of postcodes (1,130,378) have slower broadband speeds.
5% of postcodes (54,130) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For W8 4HG
| Average Mbps | 9.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
W8 4HG has an average upload speed of 9.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,471 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
22% of postcodes (259,874) have slower upload speeds.
78% of postcodes (919,296) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the W8 4HG Postcode
Primary Schools
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
Address: 2 Kensington Church Court, London, , W8 4SP
Headteacher: Mr J Primrose
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-09-18)
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 02079370740
Fox Primary School
Address: Fox Primary School , Kensington Place, London, , W8 7PP
Headteacher: Ms Emma Madden
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2023-10-12)
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 02077277637
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
Address: 58 Earls Court Road, London, , W8 6EJ
Headteacher: Miss Rebecca Timms
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2021-10-20)
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 02079379599
Secondary Schools
Holland Park School
Address: Airlie Gardens, London, , W8 7AF
Headteacher: Steve Parsons
Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses (as of 2022-04-21)
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact:
Westminster Academy
Address: The Naim Dangoor Centre, London, , W2 5EZ
Headteacher: Doctor Paul Wood
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-19)
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 02071210600
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
Address: 89 Addison Road, London, , W14 8BZ
Headteacher: Mr Paul Stubbings
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2021-11-17)
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 02076038478
Higher Schools
United Colleges Group
Address: 25 Paddington Green, London, , W2 1NB
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Davis
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-11-25)
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 02077238826
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Address: Gliddon Road, London, , W14 9BL
Headteacher: Ms Karen Redhead
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-01-20)
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 02075651210
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
Address: 74 St Charles Square, London, , W10 6EY
Headteacher: Mr Martin Twist
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-05-13)
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: 02089687755
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near W8 4HG
MOIRA WONG ORTHODONTICS
Address: 27A KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, LONDON, W8 4LL
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
80 KENSINGTON DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 80 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 4SG
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
129 - 131 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
Address: KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 6SU
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
GATOFF AND MOSELHI
Address: 22 NOTTING HILL GATE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3JE
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
NOTTING HILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 22 PEMBRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3HL
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
42 THE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 42 PEMBRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, W11 3HN
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near W8 4HG
BOOTS
Address: 127A KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 5SF
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 020 79379533
CALDER PHARMACY OF NOTTING HILL
Address: 55/57 NOTTING HILL GATE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3JS
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 02077 273185
BOOTS
Address: 96-98 NOTTING HILL GATE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3QA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 020 77254441
PESTLE & MORTAR
Address: 211-213 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 6BD
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 020 79379154
NOTTING HILL PHARMACY
Address: 12 PEMBRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3HL
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72290958
KENSINGTON PHARMACY
Address: 4 STRATFORD ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 6QD
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 02079 376178
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near W8 4HG
KENSINGTON EYE CENTRE OPTICIANS
Address: 37 KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, KENSINGTON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 4LL
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
DAVID CLULOW OPTICIANS (KENSINGTON)
Address: 82 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 4SG
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KENSINGTON, LONDON)
Address: 127A KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 5SF
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
RMD OPTICAL LTD (NOTTING HILL)
Address: 18 NOTTING HILL GATE, BAYSWATER, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3JE
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NOTTING HILL GATE, LONDON)
Address: 70 NOTTING HILL GATE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3HT
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
BROMPTONS OPTICIANS
Address: 202A KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 7RG
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near W8 4HG
HOLLAND PARK SURGERY
Address: LOWER GROUND FLOOR, 12 PHILLIMORE WALK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 7RX
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72214334
SCARSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 SCARSDALE PLACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 5SX
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 020 79381887
THE SURGERY
Address: 7 KYNANCE PLACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4QS
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 020 75813040
EMPEROR'S GATE CENTRE FOR HEALTH
Address: FIRST FLOOR, 49 EMPERORS GATE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4HJ
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72445670
LANCASTER GATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: LEINSTER TERRACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W2 3ET
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74799750
THE PEMBRIDGE VILLAS SURGERY
Address: 45A PEMBRIDGE VILLAS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W11 3EP
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 020 77272222
Transport Links near W8 4HG
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: W8 4HG
- Kensington Olympia
Kensington Olympia station, Olympia Way, Kensington, Greater London, W14 0NEDistance: 1.18 milesDriving Time: 3.79 minutes - Shepherd's Bush
Shepherd's Bush station, Holland Park Roundabout, Shepherd's Bush, Greater London, W12 8LBDistance: 1.49 milesDriving Time: 4.34 minutes - West Brompton
West Brompton station, Old Brompton Road, Brompton, Greater London, SW5 9JXDistance: 1.56 milesDriving Time: 4.64 minutes - London Paddington
London Paddington station, Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQDistance: 1.63 milesDriving Time: 5.13 minutes - London Marylebone
London Marylebone station, Great Central House, Melcombe Place, London, NW1 6JJDistance: 2.35 milesDriving Time: 7.11 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near W8 4HG
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near W8 4HG
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the W8 4HG Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Kensington Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Felicity Buchan |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the W8 4HG 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 4HG 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 W8 4HG
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £195,000 | £430,000 | £312,500 | 2 |
| 2011 | £415,000 | £477,500 | £446,250 | 2 |
| 2012 | £320,000 | £631,000 | £475,500 | 2 |
| 2013 | £340,000 | £390,512 | £306,837 | 3 |
| 2015 | £470,000 | £940,000 | £705,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £980,000 | £980,000 | £980,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £937,500 | £937,500 | £937,500 | 1 |
| 2020 | £848,000 | £848,000 | £848,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the W8 4HG Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, W8 6SA | 0.69 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Bayswater Road, Westminster, LONDON, W2 3HJ | 0.92 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Cromwell Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW7 4EJ | 1.05 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW7 4SF | 1.27 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Porchester Road, Westminster, LONDON, W2 6ES | 1.43 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the W8 4HG Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 70-72 Queensway, London, W2 3RL | 0.59 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to 70-72 Queensway |
| 85 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SS | 0.81 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to 85 Gloucester Road |
| 250-252 Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9AD | 0.88 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to 250-252 Earls Court Road |
| Paddington Rail Station, London, W2 1HA | 1.07 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to Paddington Rail Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, W8 4SG | 0.20 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to McDonald's, Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, W8 4SG |
| McDonald's, Notting Hill Gate, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, W11 3QA | 0.40 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to McDonald's, Notting Hill Gate, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, W11 3QA |
| McDonald's, Queensway, Westminster, LONDON, W2 3RL | 0.59 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to McDonald's, Queensway, Westminster, LONDON, W2 3RL |
| McDonald's, Earls Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW5 9QB | 0.86 miles | Directions from W8 4HG 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 | 0.37 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to KFC London - Nottinghill Gate |
| KFC, Queensway, Westminster, LONDON, W2 3RY | 0.55 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to KFC London - Queensway |
| KFC, Earls Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW5 9RF | 0.83 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to KFC London - Earls Court Road |
| KFC, Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW7 4SS | 0.83 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to KFC South Kensington - Gloucester Road |
| KFC, Praed Street, Westminster, LONDON, W2 1RL | 1.13 miles | Directions from W8 4HG to KFC Paddington - Praed Street |