The W (Western and Paddington) postcode area, also known as the London W postcode area^[1] is a group of postcode districts in central and west London, England. The area originates from the Western (W1) and Paddington (W2-14) districts^[2] of the London postal district. This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ... The London postal districts are divisions of the London post town in England and are primarily used for the direction of mail. ...

Western

The Western district^[2] consists of the single W1 postcode district.^[3] The area it covers is of very high density development. It has been relatively recently divided into smaller postcode districts. Where districts are used for purposes other than the sorting of mail, such as use as a geographic reference and on street signs, the W1 subdivisions continue to be classed as one 'district'. It is almost entirely in the City of Westminster, with a small part in the London Borough of Camden. The City of Westminster is a London borough with city status, situated to the west of the City of London and north of the River Thames. ... The London Borough of Camden is an inner-London borough created in 1965 to replace the metropolitan boroughs of Hampstead, Holborn, St Pancras. ...

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Paddington

The Paddington district^[2] consists of thirteen postcode districts (W2-14).^[3] The boundaries of the area and its numbered districts have changed over time and are the result of the working requirements of the Royal Mail. They are not tied to those of the local authority areas served; consequently a locality name might describe varying areas. Royal Mails logo Royal Mail is the national postal service of the United Kingdom. ...

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Adjacent areas

Adjacent areas are (clockwise from east) WC, SW, TW, UB, HA and NW.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Royal Mail, Address Management Guide, (2004)
2. ^ ^{a b c} HMSO, The Inner London Letter Post, (1980)
3. ^ ^{a b} HMSO, Names of Street and Places in the London Postal Area, (1930)