The postcode SE26 5HU is located in Bromley, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SE26 5HU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SE26 5HU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.8 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 5HU as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > Established tech workers.
The closest road name to SE26 5HU is Byne Road which is centered 56 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Studland Road and is 211 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.64 km away at Beckenham Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Penge East Rail Station, 366 m away.
The closest primary school to SE26 5HU (for ages 11 and under) is Alexandra Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 30, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Harris Girls Academy Bromley. The last OFSTED inspection on November 30, 2017 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of SE26 5HU is Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club and is 303 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 18, 2009. The nearest takeaway food is available from Tasty Fish & Chips and is 327 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 28, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 125 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 98.7% 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 2.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SE26 5HU is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Bromley is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SE26 5HU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SE26 5HU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SE26 5HU
| 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 SE26 5HU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 600 m |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 715 m |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 786 m |
| Sydenham High School GDST | Independent school | 4-18 | 802 m | |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 968 m |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 30, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| Alexandra Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.12 km |
| Forest Hill School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 8, 2021) | 1.19 km |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 12, 2016) | 1.2 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 1.25 km |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| Sydenham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| Adamsrill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.39 km |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Haseltine Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2018) | 1.45 km |
| Brent Knoll School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| James Dixon Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 3, 2010) | 1.63 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SE26 5HU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slimming World Franchise | Exempt December 5, 2019 | 114 m | |
| Lawrie Park Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2017 | 238 m | |
| Family Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2018 | 250 m | |
| Newland News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2018 | 250 m | |
| Penge East Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2021 | 259 m | |
| St Christopher's Hospice - Main Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2021 | 266 m | |
| St Christopher's Hospice - Ward Kitchens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2018 | 266 m | |
| Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 18, 2009 | 303 m | |
| Witty Kiddies Pre-School | Exempt November 5, 2021 | 303 m | |
| Klein Coffee By Little Things | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2021 | 315 m | |
| Ladybird Nursery Penge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2022 | 315 m | |
| Sherriff's Coffee Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2017 | 315 m | |
| Food & Wine - Premier Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2018 | 327 m | |
| Little Things Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2021 | 327 m | |
| Tasty Fish & Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 327 m | |
| Little Diamonds OSC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 15, 2019 | 373 m | |
| Holmbury Dene Plus | Exempt July 6, 2018 | 437 m | |
| Bottle Cave | Exempt August 9, 2018 | 446 m | |
| Dragonfly Yoga Studio | Awaiting Inspection May 20, 2021 | 446 m | |
| Hill Top Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 3, 2018 | 446 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SE26 5HU - Data from Apr 2022
| Studland Road | 211 m | |
| St Christophers Hospice | 229 m | |
| Studland Road | 232 m | |
| Border Road | 245 m | |
| Penge East | 289 m | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 1.64 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 1.65 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 1.66 km | |
| Penge East Rail Station | 366 m | |
| Penge East Rail Station | 380 m | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 544 m | |
| Greenwich Pier | 7.51 km | |
| Greenwich Pier | 7.52 km | |
| Greenwich Pier | 7.57 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.19 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.34 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 30.43 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SE26 5HU - Data from Dec 2021
| Intermediate Lake | 861 m | |
| Lower Lake | 917 m | |
| Croydon Canal | 1.58 km | |
| Westow Hill | 1.61 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 1.61 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 1.65 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 1.93 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 2.15 km | |
| Stumpshill Wood | 2.49 km | |
| Convent Wood | 2.94 km | |
| Oak of Honor Hill | 3.13 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 3.15 km | |
| Honor Oak | 3.21 km | |
| Long Lane Wood | 3.52 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 3.73 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SE26 5HU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 60.6 Mbps | 125 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14.4 Mbps | 49 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 21 | 4.4 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 1.3% | 100% | 92.7 | 13.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 98.7% | 98.7% | 588.8 | 39.8 |
Energy usage data for SE26 5HU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.42228800 |
| Longitude | -0.05514500 |
| OS Easting | 535322 |
| OS Northing | 0171047 |
| 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 | Penge and Cator |
| Local Authority District | Bromley |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London South |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000006 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Bromley |
| 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: 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 | Bromley BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33032762 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bromley 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bromley 004B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3D2 |