NW1

nw1 is a London postcode district within the NW postcode area. It covers parts of central and northwestern London, notably the areas around Baker Street, Marylebone, and Regent’s Park, and includes portions of the London Boroughs of Camden and Westminster. The district’s core is centered near Baker Street, with Marylebone to the south and Regent’s Park to the north.

Notable places in or near NW1 include the Regent’s Park Zoo and the northern sections of Regent’s Park, as well as Madame Tussauds on Marylebone Road. The area also sits close to a concentration of hotels, shops, and cultural sites that serve both residents and visitors to central London.

Transportation in NW1 is well developed, with major rail and Underground access provided by Baker Street station (Jubilee, Metropolitan, Circle, and Hammersmith & City lines) and Marylebone station (Bakerloo line and National Rail). Euston station, which lies just outside or at the edge of NW1, also provides important national and regional rail connections. These transport links make NW1 a convenient base for both commuting and leisure travel.

Historically, NW1 functions primarily as a postal district designation created as part of the expansion of London's postal areas in the 20th century. It is used for mail routing and addressing rather than as an administrative boundary. The area is characterized by a mix of residential streets, historic architecture, and commercial properties that reflect its central location in London.