W11 1BL postcode in City of Westminster, Westminster
W11 1BL is a postcode in City of Westminster, in the Westbourne ward of Westminster. It is in the Queen's Park and Maida Vale parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where W11 1BL is, and what is near it
- W11 1BL
- Other postcodes in W11 1: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 10 bus stops
- 8 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5189, longitude -0.1997)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after W11 1BL?
- WestminsterCouncil, for all local services Westminster: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around W11 1BL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Queen's Park and Maida ValeParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Georgia Gould (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Georgia Gould
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at W11 1BL?
Every home and business at W11 1BL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at W11 1BL?
BinDayBuddy does not read City of Westminster's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
City of Westminster's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is W11 1BL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include W11 1BL.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Westminster
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for W11 1BL: 17,291 properties in Westminster are at high risk (9.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Westminster
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of W11 1BL is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near W11 1BL?
Homes in W11 1 sold for a typical £667,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 44 sales, down 7.9% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Semi-detached 1 sale, too few to price
- Terraced £2,680,000 6 sales
- Flat or maisonette £650,000 37 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole W11 district: a typical £1,060,000 from 181 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in W11 1BL
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in W11 1BL from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 20 July 2026. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near W11 1BL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 790 homes in the neighbourhood around W11 1BL. The largest share of them, 35%, are in council tax band D. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (53%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Westminster for 2026‑27: £1,050. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £816 (band B) to £2,099 (band H); band D, the most common, is £1,050.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £700 |
| Band B | about 10 (1%) | £816 |
| Band C | about 170 (22%) | £933 |
| Band D | about 280 (35%) | £1,050 |
| Band E | about 240 (30%) | £1,283 |
| Band F | about 30 (4%) | £1,516 |
| Band G | about 30 (4%) | £1,749 |
| Band H | about 30 (4%) | £2,099 |
When the homes were built
- 53% Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- 4% 1945 to 1964
- 44% 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1900 to 1918, 1919 to 1939, 1983 to 1999, 2000 to 2009, 2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Westminster before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of W11 1BL is in (ONS area E01004760), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near W11 1BL?
The nearest open schools to W11 1BL, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to W11 1BL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of W11 1BL is Paddington, 1.6 km away in a straight line.
- Paddington Railway station 1.6 kmCycle
- London Paddington Rail Station Railway station 1.7 kmCycle
- Westbourne Park Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 250 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
10 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Brunel Estate, 48 m away.
More stations near W11 1BL, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near W11 1BL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of W11 1BL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Meanwhile Garden Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2024 · Phone 020 8960 5620 450 mWalk
- Woodfield Road Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7266 1449 450 mWalk
- Westbourne Grove Medical Centre Phone 020 7229 5800 500 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near W11 1BL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of W11 1BL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 1 charger · Type 2 650 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 1 charger · Type 2 700 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 1 charger · Type 2 700 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near W11 1BL?
The nearest to the centre of W11 1BL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- All Smiles Clinic Phone 020 7727 8328 300 mWalk
- Keep Smiling UK Phone 020 7229 0752 450 mWalk
- Re:Nu Dental & Medispa Phone 020 8167 4185 500 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to W11 1BL?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- St Mary's Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report July 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3311 3311 1.8 kmCycle
- Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2024 · Phone 020 7806 4000 2.3 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near W11 1BL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of W11 1BL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Athlone House Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2023 · Phone 020 3826 5500 450 mWalk
- Forrester Court Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2025 · Phone 020 7266 3174 650 mWalk
- Beachcroft House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8187 1040 950 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near W11 1BL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of W11 1BL, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Blenheim Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 1:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7727 5470 450 mWalk
- Baywood Dispensing Chemist Mon and Tue 9am to 6:30pm; Wed 9am to 6pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7229 4553 500 mWalk
- Dr Evans Pharmacy Mon to Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7727 6882 550 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near W11 1BL?
The nearest vets to the centre of W11 1BL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Notting Hill Vet Phone +44 20 7229 9797 250 mWalk
- Bayswater Veterinary Clinic Phone +44 20 7229 2040 550 mWalk
- Creature Comforts Vets Notting Hill Phone +44 20 7871 8471 550 mWalk
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is W11 1BL in a conservation area?
The centre of W11 1BL is in 2 areas with planning rules of their own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
- Conservation areaAldridge Road Villas And Leamington Road Villas
- Article 4 direction areaArticle 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near W11 1BL?
Police.uk records 2,524 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of W11 1BL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: public order 103, vehicle crime 102, burglary 78, possession of weapons 47, bicycle theft 42, robbery 41, other crime 11, criminal damage and arson 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for W11 1BL
- Ward
- Westbourne
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- City of Westminster
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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