The postcode SE26 6LX is located in Lewisham, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SE26 6LX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SE26 6LX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.4 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 6LX as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to SE26 6LX is Heathedge which is centered 74 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sydenham Hill Kirkdale and is 60 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.38 km away at Beckenham Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Forest Hill Rail Station, 688 m away.
The closest primary school to SE26 6LX (for ages 11 and under) is Eliot Bank Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on February 3, 2010. 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 nearest takeaway food is available from Brothers Kebab & Burgers and is 539 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on January 23, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 36.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.8 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 1.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SE26 6LX 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 6LX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SE26 6LX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SE26 6LX
| 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 6LX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 3, 2010) | 190 m |
| Sydenham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 457 m |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 509 m |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2018) | 517 m |
| Horniman Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 846 m |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 27, 2022) | 848 m |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 900 m |
| Rose House Montessori School | Independent school | 2-11 | 999 m | |
| Sydenham High School GDST | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.15 km | |
| Perrymount Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.17 km |
| Fairlawn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| Forest Hill School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 8, 2021) | 1.24 km |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 6, 2016) | 1.45 km |
| Dulwich College | Independent school | 0-19 | 1.49 km | |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.52 km |
| Dulwich Prep London | Independent school | 2-14 | 1.54 km | |
| Dalmain Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| Goodrich Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 18, 2021) | 1.56 km |
| Kingsdale Foundation School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (June 15, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| St Francesca Cabrini Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 1.59 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SE26 6LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlebar Care Home Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2019 | 77 m | |
| Chartwells at Eliot Bank Primary Sch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 4, 2019 | 190 m | |
| Topmark After School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2019 | 190 m | |
| Lammas Green Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2018 | 223 m | |
| Patisserie Velo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2019 | 420 m | |
| Olive Dining Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2020 | 457 m | |
| Horniman Museum (Cafe) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2019 | 485 m | |
| Chartwells at Kelvin Grove Primary S | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 509 m | |
| The Moustache | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2019 | 512 m | |
| Chartwells at Holy Trinity Church of | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2019 | 517 m | |
| Fusion Lifestyle (Bickels Yard) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 19, 2019 | 517 m | |
| Brothers Kebab & Burgers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 23, 2020 | 539 m | |
| Gabby's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 11, 2019 | 539 m | |
| Greedy Chef | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 23, 2019 | 539 m | |
| MUNCHBOX | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 29, 2020 | 539 m | |
| Matoom Thai Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2021 | 551 m | |
| Riwaz | Awaiting Inspection | 551 m | |
| The Butchery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 8, 2019 | 551 m | |
| The India Gate | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 26, 2018 | 551 m | |
| Anita Robertson | Exempt July 11, 2018 | 574 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SE26 6LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Sydenham Hill Kirkdale | 60 m | |
| Kirkdale Thorpewood Avenue | 118 m | |
| Heathedge | 128 m | |
| Sydenham Hill Kirkdale | 181 m | |
| Sydenham Rise | 211 m | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 3.38 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 3.38 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 3.4 km | |
| Forest Hill Rail Station | 688 m | |
| Forest Hill Rail Station | 717 m | |
| Forest Hill Rail Station | 769 m | |
| Masthouse Terrace Pier | 6.29 km | |
| Masthouse Terrace Pier | 6.29 km | |
| Masthouse Terrace Pier | 6.31 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 31.63 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 31.78 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 31.9 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SE26 6LX - Data from Dec 2021
| Dulwich Wood | 686 m | |
| Sydenham Hill | 833 m | |
| Intermediate Lake | 1.55 km | |
| Oak of Honor Hill | 1.67 km | |
| Honor Oak | 1.75 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 1.81 km | |
| Westow Hill | 2.14 km | |
| Lower Lake | 2.15 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 2.76 km | |
| Green Dale Fields | 2.88 km | |
| Convent Wood | 3 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 3.06 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 3.43 km | |
| Stumpshill Wood | 3.53 km | |
| Holly Grove Shrubbery | 3.7 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SE26 6LX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.1 Mbps | 36.9 Mbps | 60.74 Mbps |
| Upload | 9 Mbps | 6.8 Mbps | 10 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% | 20.3 | 2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 45.2 | 9.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SE26 6LX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.43714000 |
| Longitude | -0.06356400 |
| OS Easting | 534693 |
| OS Northing | 0172683 |
| 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 | Forest Hill |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Asian traits Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Lewisham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035329 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lewisham 028 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lewisham 028B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |