Overview for Portman Square, LONDON, W1H 6LT

Introduction

London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of around 8.7 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) estuary down to the North Sea and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as Londinium and retains its medieval boundaries. The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" also refers to the metropolis around this core, historically split among the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which since 1965 has largely comprised Greater London, which is governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority.

As one of the world's major global cities, London exerts a strong influence on its arts, entertainment, fashion, commerce and finance, education, health care, media, science and technology, tourism, transport, and communications. Its GDP (€801.66 billion in 2017) makes it the largest urban economy in Europe, and it is one of the major financial centres in the world. With Europe's largest concentration of higher education institutions, it is home to some of the highest-ranked academic institutions in the world—Imperial College London in natural and applied sciences, the London School of Economics in social sciences, and the comprehensive University College London. London is the most visited city in Europe and has the busiest city airport system in the world. The London Underground is the oldest rapid transit system in the world.

London's diverse cultures encompass over 300 languages. The mid-2018 population of Greater London of about 9 million made it Europe's third-most populous city, accounting for 13.4% of the population of the United Kingdom and over 16% of the population of England. The Greater London Built-up Area is the fourth-most populous in Europe, with about 9.8 million inhabitants at the 2011 census. The London metropolitan area is the third-most populous in Europe, with about 14 million inhabitants in 2016, granting London the status of a megacity.

London has four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London; Kew Gardens; the combined Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margaret's Church; and also the historic settlement in Greenwich, where the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, defines the prime meridian (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time. Other landmarks include Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square. London has many museums, galleries, libraries, and cultural venues, including the British Museum, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern, British Library, and numerous West End theatres. Important sporting events held in London include the FA Cup Final, the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, and the London Marathon. In 2012, London became the first city to host three Summer Olympic Games.

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Summary for Portman Square, LONDON, W1H 6LT

London
This postcode is in the
West End
within
Westminster
Rural/Urban
Major conurbation   ?

Roadworks near W1H 6LT

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
297
In Progress
797
Completed
221
Cancelled
137

Road Safety near W1H 6LT

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Portman Square, W1H 6LT that have been reported to Metropolitan Police Service over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near W1H 6LT

View traffic levels near Portman Square, W1H 6LT from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to Portman Square, W1H 6LT and the surrounding area

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London and nearby Videos From YouTube

London | United Kingdom | City Centre | Waterloo Bridge | London Eye | Drone View

This time the drone flew over the city center of London showing you some of the key landmarks, like London Eye, and Waterloo ...

Channel: Alex Semeniuk (View Channel)

Published: 19 Nov 2022

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency.

Cities of London and Westminster is a constituency in London, England. The seat has been held by Nickie Aiken (Conservative) since December 2019.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Portman Square, W1H 6LT

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for W1H 6LT

Latitude
51.514907
Longitude
-0.155579

Residents at W1H 6LT

Households
0
Male
0
Female
0

Sunrise and Sunset at W1H 6LT

Sunrise
05:41
Sunset
18:29

Traffic Congestion Zones

London (Congestion Charge Zone)

Traffic Emission Zones

London (Ultra Low Emission Zone Expansion)

Historical Weather Summary

Clear8.98%
Cloudy80.11%
Rain10.04%
Windy0.76%
Other0.11%

Population

Westminster
257,000

Deprivation Index

73.6 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Companies Registered at W1H 6LT

Active
24
Inactive
2

Postcode Details for W1H 6LT

Introduced
1 Dec 2000

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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