Postcode SE26 5JW (Lewisham) Terminated December 1991

Map showing SE26 5JW and nearby postcodes

The postcode SE26 5JW is located in Lewisham, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in April 1986 and terminated in December 1991.SE26 5JW is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

SE26 5JW is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 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 5JW as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to SE26 5JW is Girton Road which is centered 131 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Newlands Park and is 109 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.84 km away at Beckenham Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Sydenham Rail Station, 287 m away.

The closest primary school to SE26 5JW (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 Forest Hill School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 8, 2021 rated this school as Requires improvement

The nearest takeaway food is available from Morleys South East and is 108 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 26, 2020.

Policing for SE26 5JW 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 5JW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Girton Road 131 m
Queensthorpe Mews 131 m
Tannsfeld Road 147 m
Earlsthorpe Road 153 m
Homecroft Road 168 m
Lyric Mews 194 m
Kingsthorpe Road 204 m
Windfield Close 230 m
Loxley Close 237 m
Tredown Road 255 m
Queensthorpe Road 260 m
Princethorpe Road 261 m
Dukesthorpe Road 272 m
Sydenham Station Approach 285 m
Forrester Path 293 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SE26 5JW

Introduction April 1986
Termination December 1991
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

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

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Alexandra Junior School Good
(October 30, 2019)
629 m
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School Good
(October 17, 2019)
672 m
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School Good
(September 12, 2017)
686 m
Forest Hill School Requires improvement
(October 8, 2021)
759 m
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Good
(February 27, 2020)
805 m
Sydenham High School GDST 924 m
Adamsrill Primary School Good
(January 9, 2020)
945 m
Haseltine Primary School Good
(December 6, 2017)
1.05 km
Brent Knoll School Good
(June 5, 2019)
1.07 km
Harris Girls Academy Bromley Outstanding
(November 30, 2017)
1.08 km
Sydenham School Good
(March 14, 2017)
1.13 km
Kelvin Grove Primary School Good
(September 12, 2017)
1.15 km
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Good
(September 12, 2019)
1.15 km
St John's Church of England Primary School Good
(July 4, 2019)
1.17 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Good
(December 4, 2018)
1.17 km
Perrymount Primary School Good
(October 31, 2017)
1.22 km
Alexandra Infant School Good
(May 10, 2018)
1.33 km
Eliot Bank Primary School Outstanding
(February 3, 2010)
1.42 km
Rose House Montessori School 1.45 km
Harris Primary Academy Kent House Outstanding
(May 12, 2016)
1.46 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Adamas Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
July 31, 2018
63 m
Golden City Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 20, 2020
63 m
The Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
November 7, 2017
63 m
Costcutter/Metro Retailers - other 4
Good
October 6, 2016
80 m
Costsaver Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 2
Needs Improvement
June 10, 2021
80 m
PFC Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
August 29, 2019
80 m
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
April 19, 2018
80 m
Twice Sweet Retailers - other 4
Good
October 5, 2016
80 m
Unity Works Social Enterprises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
80 m
Blackbird Bakery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
108 m
Chef's Delight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 12, 2019
108 m
Gurkha's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
July 1, 2019
108 m
Haji & Sons Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 14, 2016
108 m
Istanbul Supermarket Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 11, 2016
108 m
Morleys South East Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 26, 2020
108 m
Mr Kebabish Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
June 24, 2019
108 m
Pound Plus Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
August 20, 2010
108 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 3, 2018
108 m
Sue Ryder Retailers - other Exempt
October 6, 2016
108 m
Superdrug Stores Retailers - other Exempt
November 7, 2017
108 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Newlands Park Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Newlands Park Bus Stop/Station 122 m
Earlsthorpe Road Bus Stop/Station 167 m
Earlsthorpe Road Bus Stop/Station 176 m
Sydenham Road Mayow Road Bus Stop/Station 187 m
Beckenham Road Tram Stop Metro/Tram 1.84 km
Beckenham Road Tram Stop Metro/Tram 1.84 km
Beckenham Road Tram Stop Metro/Tram 1.86 km
Sydenham Rail Station Rail 287 m
Sydenham Rail Station Rail 312 m
Sydenham Rail Station Rail 348 m
Greenwich Pier Ferry 7.08 km
Greenwich Pier Ferry 7.09 km
Greenwich Pier Ferry 7.13 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 30.61 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 30.75 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 30.83 km

Nearby Nature

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

Intermediate Lake Inland Water 1.16 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 1.35 km
Sydenham Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.69 km
Dulwich Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Dulwich Upper Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Westow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.97 km
Croydon Canal Inland Water 2.03 km
Stumpshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
South Norwood Lake Inland Water 2.6 km
Oak of Honor Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.78 km
Honor Oak Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.92 km
Convent Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.26 km
Long Lane Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.86 km
Knight's Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.07 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.42539400
Longitude -0.05101400
OS Easting 535600
OS Northing 0171400
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17542
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: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Commuters with young families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Lewisham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33035353
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Lewisham 035
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Lewisham 035B
Output Area / Small Area 4A3