The postcode SE23 2BW is located in Lewisham, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SE23 2BW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SE23 2BW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SE23 2BW as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Striving service workers.
The closest road name to SE23 2BW is Deans Gate Close which is centered 87 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dacres Road and is 250 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.47 km away at Beckenham Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Sydenham Rail Station, 546 m away.
The closest primary school to SE23 2BW (for ages 11 and under) is St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 12, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Forest Hill School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 8, 2021 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of SE23 2BW is Prince of Wales and is 564 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on January 26, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Sabah Fish Bar & Kebabs and is 567 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 4, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 94.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SE23 2BW is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Lewisham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SE23 2BW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SE23 2BW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SE23 2BW
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SE23 2BW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 8, 2021) | 152 m |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 373 m |
| Perrymount Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 558 m |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 590 m |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2018) | 645 m |
| Adamsrill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 656 m |
| Sydenham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 705 m |
| Brent Knoll School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 753 m |
| Rose House Montessori School | Independent school | 2-11 | 771 m | |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2019) | 804 m |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 27, 2022) | 898 m |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 909 m |
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 3, 2010) | 961 m |
| Kilmorie Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (March 23, 2017) | 969 m |
| Haseltine Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 990 m |
| Sydenham High School GDST | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.12 km | |
| Alexandra Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Dalmain Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Rathfern Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 29, 2021) | 1.53 km |
| Horniman Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 1.55 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SE23 2BW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Dining Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2020 | 152 m | |
| Brown & Green Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 212 m | |
| Jay Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2017 | 301 m | |
| The Masked Chef | Awaiting Inspection | 301 m | |
| Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2018 | 373 m | |
| Chartwells at St Bartholomews Primar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 373 m | |
| Sydenham Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 11, 2019 | 374 m | |
| Correct Grub | Awaiting Inspection | 455 m | |
| Rehoboth Community Outreach Club | Awaiting Inspection | 510 m | |
| Aster House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2019 | 558 m | |
| Chartwells at Perrymount Primary Sch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 18, 2019 | 558 m | |
| Prince of Wales | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 26, 2018 | 564 m | |
| Hannells Wine Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 1, 2018 | 567 m | |
| Perry Vale Convenience | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 18, 2018 | 567 m | |
| Sabah Fish Bar & Kebabs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2019 | 567 m | |
| Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 568 m | |
| Bad Brownie Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2019 | 576 m | |
| Blackbird Bakery Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 580 m | |
| Chef's Delight | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 12, 2019 | 580 m | |
| Gurkha's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 1, 2019 | 580 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SE23 2BW - Data from Apr 2022
| Dacres Road | 250 m | |
| Dacres Road | 269 m | |
| Burghill Road | 350 m | |
| Burghill Road | 384 m | |
| Inglemere Road | 390 m | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.47 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.48 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.5 km | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 546 m | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 552 m | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 561 m | |
| Greenwich Pier | 6.44 km | |
| Greenwich Pier | 6.44 km | |
| Greenwich Pier | 6.49 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 31.27 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 31.42 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 31.5 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SE23 2BW - Data from Dec 2021
| Intermediate Lake | 1.51 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 1.59 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 1.68 km | |
| Lower Lake | 1.89 km | |
| Oak of Honor Hill | 2.11 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 2.16 km | |
| Honor Oak | 2.19 km | |
| Westow Hill | 2.33 km | |
| Stumpshill Wood | 2.39 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 2.66 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 3.07 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 3.2 km | |
| Convent Wood | 3.52 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 3.86 km | |
| Green Dale Fields | 3.95 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SE23 2BW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 94.5 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.4 Mbps | 14.8 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 16.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 100.8 | 15.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SE23 2BW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.43142700 |
| Longitude | -0.04983700 |
| OS Easting | 535664 |
| OS Northing | 0172073 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Lewisham West and Penge |
| Electoral Ward | Perry Vale |
| Local Authority District | Lewisham |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London East |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000023 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Lewisham |
| Cancer Alliance | South East London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Our Healthier South East London |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS South East London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Ethnicity central Group: Endeavouring ethnic mix Subgroup: Striving service workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Lewisham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035326 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lewisham 027 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lewisham 027E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B1 |