The postcode SE26 5LJ is located in Lewisham, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SE26 5LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SE26 5LJ 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 5LJ as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > Established tech workers.
The closest road name to SE26 5LJ is Bryden Close which is centered 17 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Watlington Grove and is 84 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.62 km away at Beckenham Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Lower Sydenham Rail Station, 695 m away.
The closest primary school to SE26 5LJ (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 Harris Girls Academy Bromley. The last OFSTED inspection on November 30, 2017 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of SE26 5LJ is FOUR Kitchen and is 375 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 26, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Healthy Options (GB) (LTD) and is 204 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on August 26, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 45.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 14.9% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 93.6% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 6.4% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SE26 5LJ 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 SE26 5LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SE26 5LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SE26 5LJ
| 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 5LJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2019) | 272 m |
| Alexandra Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 520 m |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 628 m |
| Haseltine Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 630 m |
| Adamsrill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 753 m |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 30, 2017) | 808 m |
| Brent Knoll School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 858 m |
| Forest Hill School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 8, 2021) | 928 m |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.14 km |
| Alexandra Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Perrymount Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 12, 2016) | 1.37 km |
| Elfrida Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 1.41 km |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| Worsley Bridge Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 12, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| Watergate School | Special school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 7, 2017) | 1.46 km |
| Sydenham High School GDST | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.5 km | |
| Kilmorie Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (March 23, 2017) | 1.52 km |
| Sedgehill Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.54 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SE26 5LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells at Our Lady & St Phillip | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2019 | 186 m | |
| Istanbul Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 7, 2017 | 186 m | |
| Little Diamonds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2018 | 186 m | |
| Ground Floor Unit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 17, 2019 | 204 m | |
| Healthy Options (GB) (LTD) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 26, 2020 | 204 m | |
| Jerk Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 20, 2020 | 204 m | |
| S K Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2017 | 204 m | |
| Sydenham Tandoori | Awaiting Inspection | 204 m | |
| Palace Wine & Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 28, 2021 | 226 m | |
| Peartree Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 226 m | |
| Sweet Delights / Balloon Blossom Eve | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2017 | 266 m | |
| Nancy's Community Meals Service | Awaiting Inspection | 272 m | |
| Olivi's Treats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2021 | 330 m | |
| Sydenham Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 23, 2018 | 330 m | |
| 165 Sydenham Road | Exempt October 19, 2016 | 375 m | |
| FOUR Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2021 | 375 m | |
| Pizza GoGo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2021 | 375 m | |
| Poodle Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2018 | 375 m | |
| Supreme Fishbar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2018 | 375 m | |
| Sydenham Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 24, 2019 | 375 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SE26 5LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Watlington Grove | 84 m | |
| Orchard Court | 92 m | |
| Orchard Court | 103 m | |
| Watlington Grove | 113 m | |
| Knighton Park Road | 235 m | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 1.62 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 1.63 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 1.65 km | |
| Lower Sydenham Rail Station | 695 m | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 843 m | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 863 m | |
| Greenwich Pier | 7 km | |
| Greenwich Pier | 7.01 km | |
| Greenwich Pier | 7.05 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.64 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.79 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 30.85 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SE26 5LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Stumpshill Wood | 1.67 km | |
| Intermediate Lake | 1.7 km | |
| Lower Lake | 1.77 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 2.26 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 2.26 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 2.34 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 2.46 km | |
| Westow Hill | 2.48 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 2.89 km | |
| Oak of Honor Hill | 2.99 km | |
| Honor Oak | 3.06 km | |
| Long Lane Wood | 3.78 km | |
| Convent Wood | 3.8 km | |
| Crouch Oak Wood | 4.07 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SE26 5LJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 36.4 Mbps | 45.2 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 9.3 Mbps | 9.2 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8.7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 6.4% | 93.6% | 13.8 | 2.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 78.7% | 93.6% | 58 | 12 |
| 300+ Mbps | 14.9% | 14.9% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SE26 5LJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.42415300 |
| Longitude | -0.04292600 |
| OS Easting | 536166 |
| OS Northing | 0171277 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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: 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 |