The postcode SE26 6BG is located in Lewisham, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SE26 6BG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SE26 6BG 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 6BG as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > Established tech workers.
The closest road name to SE26 6BG is Hall Drive which is centered 111 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sydenham StationWestwood Hill and is 60 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.24 km away at Beckenham Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Sydenham Rail Station, 249 m away.
The closest primary school to SE26 6BG (for ages 11 and under) is St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 12, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Sydenham School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 14, 2017 rated this school as Good
Residents reported an average download speed of 45.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SE26 6BG 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 6BG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SE26 6BG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SE26 6BG
| 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 6BG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham High School GDST | Independent school | 4-18 | 410 m | |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 455 m |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 657 m |
| Sydenham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 761 m |
| Forest Hill School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 8, 2021) | 885 m |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2018) | 886 m |
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 3, 2010) | 1.03 km |
| Alexandra Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 1.11 km |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2019) | 1.17 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 1.18 km |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 1.23 km |
| Perrymount Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| Adamsrill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.29 km |
| Rose House Montessori School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.37 km | |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 27, 2022) | 1.41 km |
| Brent Knoll School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 1.41 km |
| Haseltine Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 1.51 km |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 30, 2017) | 1.56 km |
| Paxton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 13, 2013) | 1.67 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SE26 6BG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lammas Green | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2018 | 73 m | |
| Sweet Treats and Sourdough | Awaiting Inspection | 73 m | |
| Sugahill Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2018 | 90 m | |
| Kirkdale Convenience | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 135 m | |
| Mamma Dough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2019 | 135 m | |
| Nando's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2018 | 135 m | |
| PURE GYM | Exempt February 8, 2018 | 135 m | |
| Sydenham Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2016 | 135 m | |
| Holmbury Dene Plus | Exempt July 6, 2018 | 173 m | |
| Centre News | Exempt October 20, 2016 | 208 m | |
| COBB'S CORNER CAFE LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2018 | 208 m | |
| Londis Sydenham | Awaiting Inspection | 208 m | |
| Touchwood Pharmacy | Exempt March 12, 2018 | 208 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2017 | 221 m | |
| Kozan Kebab - Fish & Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2021 | 237 m | |
| Sainsburys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 25, 2018 | 237 m | |
| Westwood House Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 27, 2021 | 242 m | |
| Cherish Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 20, 2020 | 252 m | |
| Grove Centre Lunch Service | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 252 m | |
| BOB Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 5, 2021 | 289 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SE26 6BG - Data from Apr 2022
| Sydenham StationWestwood Hill | 60 m | |
| Sydenham StationWestwood Hill | 65 m | |
| Sydenham Station Kirkdale | 114 m | |
| Sydenham Station Kirkdale | 138 m | |
| Cricketers Walk | 214 m | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.24 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.25 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.26 km | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 249 m | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 282 m | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 295 m | |
| Greenwich Pier | 7.1 km | |
| Greenwich Pier | 7.11 km | |
| Masthouse Terrace Pier | 7.13 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.68 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.83 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 30.93 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SE26 6BG - Data from Dec 2021
| Intermediate Lake | 770 m | |
| Sydenham Hill | 1.14 km | |
| Lower Lake | 1.2 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 1.37 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Westow Hill | 1.6 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 2.04 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 2.52 km | |
| Oak of Honor Hill | 2.59 km | |
| Honor Oak | 2.67 km | |
| Stumpshill Wood | 2.79 km | |
| Convent Wood | 2.82 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 3.47 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 3.52 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 3.68 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SE26 6BG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 54.2 Mbps | 45.5 Mbps | 58.58 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.1 Mbps | 18.03 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 51.8 | 13.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SE26 6BG - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.42740300 |
| Longitude | -0.05825400 |
| OS Easting | 535089 |
| OS Northing | 0171610 |
| 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 | E33035345 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lewisham 033 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lewisham 033E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3D2 |