The postcode SE26 6BQ is located in Lewisham, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SE26 6BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SE26 6BQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.5 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 6BQ as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Established renting families.
The closest road name to SE26 6BQ is Beaulieu Avenue which is centered 78 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sydenham High School and is 50 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.39 km away at Beckenham Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Sydenham Rail Station, 489 m away.
The closest primary school to SE26 6BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Kelvin Grove 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
The local pub for residents of SE26 6BQ is Fox and Hounds and is 403 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 2, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Tasty Chicken and is 412 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 13, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 53.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 85% 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 0.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SE26 6BQ 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 6BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SE26 6BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SE26 6BQ
| 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 6BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham High School GDST | Independent school | 4-18 | 189 m | |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 553 m |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 589 m |
| Sydenham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 756 m |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2018) | 918 m |
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 3, 2010) | 981 m |
| Forest Hill School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 8, 2021) | 1.08 km |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 1.28 km |
| Alexandra Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Perrymount Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.4 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 1.41 km |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Paxton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 13, 2013) | 1.46 km |
| Rose House Montessori School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.47 km | |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 27, 2022) | 1.47 km |
| Adamsrill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.52 km |
| Brent Knoll School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 1.64 km |
| Kingsdale Foundation School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (June 15, 2017) | 1.69 km |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 6, 2016) | 1.71 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SE26 6BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood House Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 27, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Accent Catering (Sydenham High) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2019 | 189 m | |
| Sydenham High School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 5, 2017 | 189 m | |
| Cherish Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 20, 2020 | 195 m | |
| Grove Centre Lunch Service | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 195 m | |
| Lammas Green | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2018 | 223 m | |
| Sweet Treats and Sourdough | Awaiting Inspection | 223 m | |
| Sugahill Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2018 | 321 m | |
| Kirkdale Convenience | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 348 m | |
| Mamma Dough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2019 | 348 m | |
| Nando's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2018 | 348 m | |
| PURE GYM | Exempt February 8, 2018 | 348 m | |
| Sydenham Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2016 | 348 m | |
| Holmbury Dene Plus | Exempt July 6, 2018 | 351 m | |
| Fox and Hounds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 2, 2018 | 403 m | |
| Hibagon Sushi & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 25, 2018 | 403 m | |
| Perfucare | Exempt February 2, 2018 | 403 m | |
| Saigon Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 14, 2020 | 403 m | |
| Tasty Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 412 m | |
| Wells Park Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 13, 2018 | 412 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SE26 6BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Sydenham High School | 50 m | |
| Sydenham High School | 135 m | |
| Sydenham StationWestwood Hill | 302 m | |
| Sydenham StationWestwood Hill | 302 m | |
| Charleville Circus | 304 m | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.39 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.4 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.41 km | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 489 m | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 523 m | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 537 m | |
| Masthouse Terrace Pier | 7.19 km | |
| Greenwich Pier | 7.19 km | |
| Masthouse Terrace Pier | 7.19 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.64 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.79 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 30.9 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SE26 6BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Intermediate Lake | 611 m | |
| Sydenham Hill | 918 m | |
| Lower Lake | 1.13 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 1.18 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 1.23 km | |
| Westow Hill | 1.41 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 2.02 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 2.45 km | |
| Convent Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Oak of Honor Hill | 2.61 km | |
| Honor Oak | 2.69 km | |
| Stumpshill Wood | 3.03 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 3.3 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 3.47 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 3.71 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SE26 6BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 54.3 Mbps | 53.1 Mbps | 107 Mbps |
| Upload | 11.3 Mbps | 11.5 Mbps | 18.69 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% | 16 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 15% | 100% | 59.7 | 13.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 85% | 85% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SE26 6BQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.42766700 |
| Longitude | -0.06173500 |
| OS Easting | 534848 |
| OS Northing | 0171633 |
| 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: Ethnic family life Subgroup: Established renting families |
| 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 033C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A1 |