The postcode SE26 6RB is located in Lewisham, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SE26 6RB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SE26 6RB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 6RB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to SE26 6RB is Westwood Hill which is centered 74 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Charleville Circus and is 68 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.52 km away at Beckenham Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Sydenham Rail Station, 799 m away.
The closest primary school to SE26 6RB (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 6RB is Fox and Hounds and is 609 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 444 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 13, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 132.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.9 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. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SE26 6RB 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 6RB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SE26 6RB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SE26 6RB
| 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 6RB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham High School GDST | Independent school | 4-18 | 149 m | |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 650 m |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 878 m |
| Sydenham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 935 m |
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 3, 2010) | 1.1 km |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2018) | 1.12 km |
| Paxton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 13, 2013) | 1.16 km |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Forest Hill School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 8, 2021) | 1.38 km |
| Kingsdale Foundation School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (June 15, 2017) | 1.42 km |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 6, 2016) | 1.46 km |
| Alexandra Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 1.53 km |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 1.53 km |
| Dulwich Prep London | Independent school | 2-14 | 1.54 km | |
| Kingswood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Perrymount Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.67 km |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 27, 2022) | 1.69 km |
| Rose House Montessori School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.71 km | |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2019) | 1.72 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 1.72 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SE26 6RB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Pike | Exempt May 11, 2018 | 139 m | |
| Accent Catering (Sydenham High) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2019 | 149 m | |
| Sydenham High School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 5, 2017 | 149 m | |
| Westwood House Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 27, 2021 | 315 m | |
| High level Drive Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2016 | 335 m | |
| Tasty Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 444 m | |
| Wells Park Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 13, 2018 | 444 m | |
| Cherish Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 20, 2020 | 460 m | |
| Grove Centre Lunch Service | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 460 m | |
| Natty's Saturday Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 463 m | |
| Astra Palace Hotel | Exempt April 24, 2018 | 525 m | |
| Lammas Green | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2018 | 538 m | |
| Sweet Treats and Sourdough | Awaiting Inspection | 538 m | |
| Crystal Palace Caravan And Motorhome Club Site Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 548 m | |
| Fox and Hounds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 2, 2018 | 609 m | |
| Hibagon Sushi & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 25, 2018 | 609 m | |
| Perfucare | Exempt February 2, 2018 | 609 m | |
| Saigon Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 14, 2020 | 609 m | |
| Holmbury Dene Plus | Exempt July 6, 2018 | 618 m | |
| Sugahill Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2018 | 634 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SE26 6RB - Data from Apr 2022
| Charleville Circus | 68 m | |
| Charleville Circus | 81 m | |
| Sydenham High School | 184 m | |
| Crystal Palace Park Road | 233 m | |
| Crystal Palace Park Road Charleville Circus | 238 m | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.52 km | |
| Avenue Road Tram Stop | 2.54 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 2.54 km | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 799 m | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 832 m | |
| Sydenham Rail Station | 843 m | |
| Masthouse Terrace Pier | 7.37 km | |
| Masthouse Terrace Pier | 7.37 km | |
| Masthouse Terrace Pier | 7.38 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.51 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.66 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 30.77 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SE26 6RB - Data from Dec 2021
| Intermediate Lake | 420 m | |
| Sydenham Hill | 727 m | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 923 m | |
| Lower Lake | 1.03 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 1.04 km | |
| Westow Hill | 1.14 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 1.94 km | |
| Convent Wood | 2.29 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 2.3 km | |
| Oak of Honor Hill | 2.76 km | |
| Honor Oak | 2.84 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 3.07 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 3.16 km | |
| Stumpshill Wood | 3.32 km | |
| Norwood Grove | 3.55 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SE26 6RB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 52.8 Mbps | 132.7 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.9 Mbps | 39 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% | 19.3 | 2.9 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 77.2 | 9.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 412.1 | 36.4 |
Energy usage data for SE26 6RB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.42715600 |
| Longitude | -0.06618700 |
| OS Easting | 534540 |
| OS Northing | 0171568 |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Commuters with young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Lewisham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035343 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lewisham 033 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lewisham 033D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |