The postcode SE23 2XN is located in Lewisham, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SE23 2XN is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
SE23 2XN 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 2XN as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Striving service workers.
The closest road name to SE23 2XN is Deans Gate Close which is centered 73 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dacres Road and is 109 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.5 km away at Beckenham Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Sydenham Rail Station, 676 m away.
The closest primary school to SE23 2XN (for ages 11 and under) is Perrymount Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 31, 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 2XN is Prince of Wales and is 414 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 435 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 4, 2019.
Policing for SE23 2XN 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 2XN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SE23 2XN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SE23 2XN
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SE23 2XN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 8, 2021) | 0 m |
| Perrymount Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 467 m |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 483 m |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 521 m |
| Adamsrill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 526 m |
| Brent Knoll School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 614 m |
| Rose House Montessori School | Independent school | 2-11 | 724 m | |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2018) | 727 m |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2019) | 751 m |
| Sydenham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 815 m |
| Kilmorie Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (March 23, 2017) | 835 m |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 27, 2022) | 880 m |
| Haseltine Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 884 m |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 3, 2010) | 1.05 km |
| Sydenham High School GDST | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.27 km | |
| Alexandra Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 1.3 km |
| Dalmain Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| Rathfern Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 29, 2021) | 1.39 km |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2019) | 1.5 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SE23 2XN - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Dining Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Sydenham Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 11, 2019 | 225 m | |
| Jay Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2017 | 296 m | |
| The Masked Chef | Awaiting Inspection | 296 m | |
| Correct Grub | Awaiting Inspection | 320 m | |
| Brown & Green Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 348 m | |
| Prince of Wales | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 26, 2018 | 414 m | |
| Hannells Wine Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 1, 2018 | 435 m | |
| Perry Vale Convenience | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 18, 2018 | 435 m | |
| Sabah Fish Bar & Kebabs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2019 | 435 m | |
| Aster House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2019 | 467 m | |
| Chartwells at Perrymount Primary Sch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 18, 2019 | 467 m | |
| A I P Alliance Partnership | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2019 | 483 m | |
| Rehoboth Community Outreach Club | Awaiting Inspection | 485 m | |
| Big Breakfast Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 3, 2019 | 490 m | |
| Forest Cafe & Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2020 | 490 m | |
| Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2018 | 521 m | |
| Chartwells at St Bartholomews Primar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 521 m | |
| Adamsrill After School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 526 m | |
| Alliance in Partnership Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2021 | 526 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SE23 2XN - Data from Apr 2022
| Dacres Road | 109 m | |
| Dacres Road | 124 m | |
| Inglemere Road | 272 m | |
| Inglemere Road | 280 m | |
| Burghill Road | 330 m | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.5 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.51 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.53 km | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 676 m | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 686 m | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 687 m | |
| Greenwich Pier | 6.33 km | |
| Greenwich Pier | 6.33 km | |
| Greenwich Pier | 6.38 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 31.37 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 31.51 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 31.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SE23 2XN - Data from Dec 2021
| Intermediate Lake | 1.66 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 1.73 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 1.8 km | |
| Lower Lake | 2.02 km | |
| Oak of Honor Hill | 2.08 km | |
| Honor Oak | 2.15 km | |
| Stumpshill Wood | 2.29 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 2.31 km | |
| Westow Hill | 2.48 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 2.77 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 2.97 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 3.32 km | |
| Convent Wood | 3.67 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 3.98 km | |
| Green Dale Fields | 4 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.43191400 |
| Longitude | -0.04780200 |
| OS Easting | 535804 |
| OS Northing | 0172131 |
| 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 |