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This section of the site is all about the W Postcode area, also known as the West London Postal Area. Explore links to the next level to learn more about specific postcode districts such as W10.
Map of the W Postcode for West London
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Map of the W West London Postcode Area
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Quick Facts about the W Postcode
| Width from East to West | 9.60 mi |
| Height from North to South | 4.55 mi |
| Area of W | 22.50 mi² |
| Maximum Width | 9.61 mi |
| Perimeter of Postcode Area | 34.10 mi |
| Number of Postcode Districts | 26 |
| Number of Postcode Sectors | 141 |
| Number of Post Towns | 1 |
| Number of Postcodes | 18,572 |
The W postcode area represents a group of 25 postal districts in the West London area of the United Kingdom. The area code stands for the letters w in West London. The area has a population of 533,706 and covers an area of 57,746 hectares. Fun fact: 0.82% of the population of Great Britain lives in this area.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Greater London (100.00%).
Post Towns and Postcode Districts
Where is the W Postcode Area?
Unknown area. The postal area borders the following neighbouring postal areas: HA - Harrow, SW - London - SW, WC - London - WC, NW - London - NW, UB - Uxbridge and TW - Twickenham, It also borders The Tidal Thames,
How built up is the Postcode Area?
I've calculated the total area covered by building footprints within the postcode area.
By analyzing this against the total area, I've determined the percentage of the area that's developed, this will give you an idea of how urban or rural the postcode region is.
The higher the percentage the more urban the area is. For example the least urban district is W7 and the most urban is W1C.
| Postcode District | Total Area (m²) | Footprint Area (m²) | Built Percentage % |
|---|---|---|---|
| W7 | 4,281,560 | 772,208 | 18.04% |
| W5 | 8,036,171 | 1,626,962 | 20.25% |
| W2 | 5,170,694 | 1,077,901 | 20.85% |
| W4 | 6,502,317 | 1,437,023 | 22.10% |
| W13 | 3,857,478 | 887,734 | 23.01% |
| W3 | 7,427,092 | 1,738,481 | 23.41% |
| W12 | 4,981,663 | 1,258,558 | 25.26% |
| W10 | 2,598,619 | 679,944 | 26.17% |
| W9 | 1,923,350 | 582,846 | 30.30% |
| W11 | 2,027,841 | 656,807 | 32.39% |
| W6 | 3,065,479 | 1,077,649 | 35.15% |
| W14 | 2,272,410 | 802,612 | 35.32% |
| W8 | 1,860,855 | 681,617 | 36.63% |
| W1K | 583,512 | 308,941 | 52.95% |
| W1H | 406,081 | 241,895 | 59.57% |
| W1U | 457,689 | 310,886 | 67.93% |
| W1J | 399,062 | 287,428 | 72.03% |
| W1W | 265,923 | 192,034 | 72.21% |
| W1G | 311,027 | 239,814 | 77.10% |
| W1T | 392,157 | 303,851 | 77.48% |
| W1F | 207,265 | 191,311 | 92.30% |
| W1S | 230,761 | 220,027 | 95.35% |
| W1D | 217,554 | 252,681 | 116.15% |
| W1B | 184,697 | 223,811 | 121.18% |
| W1C | 92,595 | 141,048 | 152.33% |
| Total | 57,753,852 (m²) | 16,194,069 (m²) | 28.04% |
A map showing the boundary of W in relation to other areas
| Unit | Area² |
|---|---|
| Hectares | 57,746² |
| Miles | 223² |
| Feet | 6,215,721,694² |
| Kilometres | 577² |
Postal Delivery Offices Serving the Postcode Area
- Acton S Delivery Office
- Chiswick S Delivery Office
- Ealing S Delivery Office
- Hammersmith S Delivery Office
- Hanwell S Delivery Office
- Kensington S Delivery Office
- Maida Hill S Delivery Office
- North Kensington S Delivery Office
- Notting Hill S Delivery Office
- Paddington S Delivery Office
- Shepherds Bush S Delivery Office
- W Delivery Office
- West Ealing S Delivery Office
- West Kensington S Delivery Office
Tourist Attractions within the Area
We found 9 visitor attractions within the West London postcode area
| Cliveden |
|---|
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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| Chiswick House |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Chiswick House on Google Maps |
| Kensington Palace |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Kensington Palace on Google Maps |
| Serpentine Gallery |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Serpentine Gallery on Google Maps |
| Wallace Collection |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Wallace Collection on Google Maps |
| Apsley House |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Apsley House on Google Maps |
| Wellington Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Wellington Museum on Google Maps |
| St Charles' Borromeo Church |
| Places of Worship |
| Place of Worship (still in use) |
| View St Charles' Borromeo Church on Google Maps |
| Royal Academy of Arts |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Royal Academy of Arts on Google Maps |
Councils within the W Area
Towns and Villages within the Area
- Acton - Urban Area
- Alperton - Urban Area
- Bayswater - Urban Area
- Brentford - Urban Area
- China Town - Urban Area
- Chiswick - Urban Area
- Ealing - Urban Area
- Fitzrovia - Urban Area
- Fulham - Urban Area
- Green Park - Urban Area
- Greenford - Urban Area
- Hammersmith - Urban Area
- Hanwell - Urban Area
- Hyde Park - Urban Area
- Hyde Park Corner - Urban Area
- Kensal Green - Urban Area
- Kensal Town - Urban Area
- Kensington - Urban Area
- Kensington Gardens - Urban Area
- Kew - Urban Area
- Kilburn - Urban Area
- Leicester Square - Urban Area
- Little Venice - Urban Area
- Maida Hill - Urban Area
- Maida Vale - Urban Area
- Marylebone - Urban Area
- Mayfair - Urban Area
- Mortlake - Urban Area
- North Kensington - Urban Area
- Norwood Green - Urban Area
- Notting Hill - Urban Area
- Paddington - Urban Area
- Perivale - Urban Area
- Regents Park - Urban Area
- Shepherds Bush - Urban Area
- Soho - Urban Area
- Southall - Urban Area
- St Giles - Urban Area
- St James - Urban Area
- St Johns Wood - Urban Area
- West Ealing - Urban Area
- White City - Urban Area
- Willesden - Urban Area