The postcode SE26 6BU is located in Bromley, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SE26 6BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SE26 6BU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.9 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 6BU as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Striving service workers.
The closest road name to SE26 6BU is Chulsa Road which is centered 47 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sydenham Avenue and is 195 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.21 km away at Beckenham Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Sydenham Rail Station, 650 m away.
The closest primary school to SE26 6BU (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 6BU is Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club and is 464 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 18, 2009.
Residents reported an average download speed of 134.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% 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 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SE26 6BU 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 6BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SE26 6BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SE26 6BU
| 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 6BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham High School GDST | Independent school | 4-18 | 207 m | |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 839 m |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 866 m |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| Sydenham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 1.06 km |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 1.23 km |
| Alexandra Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| Paxton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 13, 2013) | 1.27 km |
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 3, 2010) | 1.28 km |
| Forest Hill School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 8, 2021) | 1.32 km |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 1.58 km |
| James Dixon Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 30, 2017) | 1.65 km |
| Perrymount Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.67 km |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.7 km |
| Alexandra Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.7 km |
| Adamsrill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.7 km |
| Kingsdale Foundation School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (June 15, 2017) | 1.71 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SE26 6BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering (Sydenham High) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2019 | 207 m | |
| Sydenham High School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 5, 2017 | 207 m | |
| Westwood House Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 27, 2021 | 308 m | |
| Elaine Pike | Exempt May 11, 2018 | 343 m | |
| Diddy Dinos Stay & Play - At The One O'Clock Club | Exempt November 5, 2021 | 354 m | |
| Holmbury Dene Plus | Exempt July 6, 2018 | 406 m | |
| Lawrie Park Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2017 | 423 m | |
| Lammas Green | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2018 | 461 m | |
| Sweet Treats and Sourdough | Awaiting Inspection | 461 m | |
| Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 18, 2009 | 464 m | |
| Witty Kiddies Pre-School | Exempt November 5, 2021 | 464 m | |
| Cherish Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 20, 2020 | 501 m | |
| Grove Centre Lunch Service | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 501 m | |
| St Christopher's Hospice - Main Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2021 | 515 m | |
| St Christopher's Hospice - Ward Kitchens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2018 | 515 m | |
| Sugahill Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2018 | 520 m | |
| Brown & Green LIFE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 545 m | |
| Centre News | Exempt October 20, 2016 | 550 m | |
| COBB'S CORNER CAFE LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2018 | 550 m | |
| Londis Sydenham | Awaiting Inspection | 550 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SE26 6BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Sydenham Avenue | 195 m | |
| Sydenham High School | 244 m | |
| Charleville Circus | 248 m | |
| Sydenham Avenue | 250 m | |
| Charleville Circus | 314 m | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.21 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.22 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.23 km | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 650 m | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 674 m | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 676 m | |
| Greenwich Pier | 7.5 km | |
| Masthouse Terrace Pier | 7.5 km | |
| Masthouse Terrace Pier | 7.5 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.34 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.49 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 30.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SE26 6BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Intermediate Lake | 341 m | |
| Lower Lake | 827 m | |
| Sydenham Hill | 1.04 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 1.06 km | |
| Westow Hill | 1.17 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 1.35 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 1.72 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 2.14 km | |
| Convent Wood | 2.43 km | |
| Oak of Honor Hill | 2.92 km | |
| Honor Oak | 3 km | |
| Stumpshill Wood | 3.08 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 3.27 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 3.38 km | |
| Norwood Grove | 3.69 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SE26 6BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 134.7 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 11.7 Mbps | 15.9 Mbps | 36 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 | 0% | 100% | 103.1 | 14.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 395.5 | 36 |
Energy usage data for SE26 6BU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.42505600 |
| Longitude | -0.06319800 |
| OS Easting | 534754 |
| OS Northing | 0171340 |
| 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 | Crystal Palace |
| 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: Endeavouring ethnic mix Subgroup: Striving service workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bromley BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33032765 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bromley 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bromley 005D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B1 |