Postcode SE26 5HH (Lewisham)

Map showing SE26 5HH and nearby postcodes

The postcode SE26 5HH is located in Lewisham, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SE26 5HH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SE26 5HH is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.2 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 SE26 5HH as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > Established tech workers.

The closest road name to SE26 5HH is Sunnydene Street which is centered 74 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Highclere Street and is 64 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.86 km away at Beckenham Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Lower Sydenham Rail Station, 704 m away.

The closest primary school to SE26 5HH (for ages 11 and under) is Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 17, 2019. 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 nearest takeaway food is available from Healthy Options (GB) (LTD) and is 191 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on August 26, 2020.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for SE26 5HH is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Lewisham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to SE26 5HH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SE26 5HH, and the approximate distance away.

Sunnydene Street 74 m
Addington Grove 106 m
Watlington Grove 140 m
Fairview Close 158 m
Fairlawn Park 159 m
Elderton Road 160 m
Highclere Street 189 m
Laurel Grove 192 m
Allwood Close 218 m
Bryden Close 234 m
Larkbere Road 243 m
Hillmore Grove 247 m
Hazel Grove 250 m
Winchfield Road 276 m
Castle Court 281 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SE26 5HH

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SE26 5HH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School Good
(October 17, 2019)
85 m
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Good
(February 27, 2020)
380 m
Haseltine Primary School Good
(December 6, 2017)
472 m
Adamsrill Primary School Good
(January 9, 2020)
509 m
Brent Knoll School Good
(June 5, 2019)
621 m
Forest Hill School Requires improvement
(October 8, 2021)
709 m
Alexandra Junior School Good
(October 30, 2019)
745 m
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School Good
(September 12, 2017)
1.01 km
Harris Girls Academy Bromley Outstanding
(November 30, 2017)
1.06 km
Perrymount Primary School Good
(October 31, 2017)
1.11 km
Kilmorie Primary School Outstanding
(March 23, 2017)
1.27 km
Elfrida Primary School Good
(March 21, 2017)
1.33 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Good
(December 4, 2018)
1.39 km
Rose House Montessori School 1.41 km
Sydenham School Good
(March 14, 2017)
1.43 km
Alexandra Infant School Good
(May 10, 2018)
1.43 km
Watergate School Outstanding
(March 7, 2017)
1.44 km
Sydenham High School GDST 1.49 km
Athelney Primary School Good
(January 24, 2017)
1.51 km
St John's Church of England Primary School Good
(July 4, 2019)
1.52 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SE26 5HH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Chartwells at Our Lady & St Phillip School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 13, 2019
64 m
Istanbul Supermarket Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
November 7, 2017
64 m
Little Diamonds Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 16, 2018
64 m
Nancy's Community Meals Service Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
85 m
Olivi's Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 28, 2021
105 m
Sydenham Food And Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
July 23, 2018
105 m
Palace Wine & Food Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
October 28, 2021
151 m
Peartree Care Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 8, 2019
151 m
Sweet Delights / Balloon Blossom Eve Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 7, 2017
164 m
Ground Floor Unit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 17, 2019
191 m
Healthy Options (GB) (LTD) Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
August 26, 2020
191 m
Jerk Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 20, 2020
191 m
S K Food & Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 7, 2017
191 m
Sydenham Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
191 m
A & R Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
October 13, 2016
212 m
Barakah Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
October 1, 2020
212 m
Caribbean Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 4, 2021
212 m
Dumplings Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
212 m
Millennium Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
September 23, 2021
212 m
MM Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
212 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SE26 5HH - Data from Apr 2022

Highclere Street Bus Stop/Station 64 m
Highclere Street Bus Stop/Station 102 m
Watlington Grove Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Watlington Grove Bus Stop/Station 184 m
Knighton Park Road Bus Stop/Station 208 m
Beckenham Road Tram Stop Metro/Tram 1.86 km
Beckenham Road Tram Stop Metro/Tram 1.88 km
Beckenham Road Tram Stop Metro/Tram 1.9 km
Lower Sydenham Rail Station Rail 704 m
Sydenham Rail Station Rail 793 m
Sydenham Rail Station Rail 808 m
Greenwich Pier Ferry 6.76 km
Greenwich Pier Ferry 6.77 km
Greenwich Pier Ferry 6.81 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 30.88 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 31.03 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 31.09 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SE26 5HH - Data from Dec 2021

Stumpshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Intermediate Lake Inland Water 1.75 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 1.89 km
Sydenham Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.18 km
Dulwich Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.4 km
Croydon Canal Inland Water 2.45 km
Dulwich Upper Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Westow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.56 km
Oak of Honor Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.75 km
Honor Oak Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km
South Norwood Lake Inland Water 3.07 km
Convent Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.85 km
Long Lane Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.03 km
Crouch Oak Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.31 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SE26 5HH - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.42638900
Longitude -0.04271500
OS Easting 536174
OS Northing 0171526
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
8566
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Lewisham West and Penge
Electoral Ward Sydenham
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000023
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Ethnicity central
Group: Aspirational techies
Subgroup: Established tech workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Lewisham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33035351
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Lewisham 035
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Lewisham 035A
Output Area / Small Area 3D2