SW1Y 5WU Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of SW1Y 5WU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW1Y 5WU in London, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about SW1Y 5WU from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
SW1Y 5WUDemographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in SW1Y 5WU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around SW1Y 5WU, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.
Local Issues
In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around SW1Y 5WU reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.
Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area SW1Y5WU. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
SW1Y 5WUTravel
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
SW1Y 5WUEvents
From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around SW1Y 5WU.
Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area SW1Y 5WU.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
SW1Y 5WUBanks
Find the nearest bank or building society in SW1Y 5WU. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.
Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the SW1Y 5WU postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the SW1Y 5WU area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near SW1Y 5WU.
Post Offices
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Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around SW1Y 5WU. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.
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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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SW1Y5WU Postcode Breakdown
SWYAREA | 1DISTRICT | 5SECTOR | WUUNIT |
Full Postcode | SW1Y 5WU |
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Postal Town | London |
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County | Inner London |
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Country | England |
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Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
SW1Y5WU Postal District
SW1Y 5WU postcode is located in the postal town of London. London postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode SW1Y 5WU.
Covent Garden | 0.4 miles S |
Mayfair | 0.8 miles SW |
Marylebone | 0.8 miles SW |
London | 0.9 miles E |
Westminster | 0.9 miles E |
Lambeth | 0.9 miles E |
Bloomsbury | 1 miles NE |
Holborn | 1 miles NE |
Paddington | 2.2 miles W |
Finsbury | 2.2 miles E |
Southwark | 2.2 miles E |
Islington | 2.4 miles NE |
Kensington | 2.6 miles SW |
Earls Court | 2.6 miles SW |
London | 1 miles E |
Glasgow | 339 miles NW |
Edinburgh | 329 miles NW |
Cardiff | 132 miles W |
Liverpool | 177 miles NW |
Southampton | 69 miles SW |
Saint Ives | 87 miles SW |
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