The postcode SE26 6YB is located in Lewisham, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SE26 6YB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SE26 6YB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 6YB as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to SE26 6YB is Longton Avenue which is centered 100 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Canbury Mews and is 148 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.01 km away at Avenue Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Sydenham Hill Rail Station, 653 m away.
The closest primary school to SE26 6YB (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 6YB is Wood house and is 292 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on September 4, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Tasty Chicken and is 482 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 13, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 46.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 70% 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 1.5 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 6YB 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 6YB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SE26 6YB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SE26 6YB
| 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 6YB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham High School GDST | Independent school | 4-18 | 627 m | |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 639 m |
| Sydenham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 959 m |
| Kingsdale Foundation School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (June 15, 2017) | 981 m |
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 3, 2010) | 985 m |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 6, 2016) | 986 m |
| Dulwich Prep London | Independent school | 2-14 | 1.07 km | |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| Paxton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 13, 2013) | 1.12 km |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2018) | 1.15 km |
| Kingswood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| Dulwich College | Independent school | 0-19 | 1.41 km | |
| Elm Wood School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| Forest Hill School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 8, 2021) | 1.64 km |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 27, 2022) | 1.68 km |
| The New School | Independent school | 4-16 | 1.74 km | |
| Horniman Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 1.76 km |
| Rose House Montessori School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.77 km | |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 1.77 km |
| Rockmount Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 21, 2015) | 1.78 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SE26 6YB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natty's Saturday Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 91 m | |
| High level Drive Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2016 | 227 m | |
| Wood house | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 4, 2021 | 292 m | |
| Astra Palace Hotel | Exempt April 24, 2018 | 418 m | |
| Tasty Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 482 m | |
| Wells Park Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 13, 2018 | 482 m | |
| Dulwich montessori nursery school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2018 | 505 m | |
| Elaine Pike | Exempt May 11, 2018 | 506 m | |
| Crystal Palace Caravan And Motorhome Club Site Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 519 m | |
| Athol house | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 26, 2021 | 567 m | |
| Dulwich wood nursery school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2021 | 590 m | |
| Patisserie Velo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2019 | 600 m | |
| Accent Catering (Sydenham High) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2019 | 627 m | |
| Sydenham High School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 5, 2017 | 627 m | |
| Cheers off licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 26, 2020 | 638 m | |
| Crystal news | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement June 15, 2021 | 638 m | |
| Chartwells at Kelvin Grove Primary S | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 639 m | |
| Dulwich oaks montessori nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2021 | 642 m | |
| Shell uk ltd (grocery) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 655 m | |
| Lammas Green Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2018 | 708 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SE26 6YB - Data from Apr 2022
| Canbury Mews | 148 m | |
| Canbury Mews | 164 m | |
| Wells Park Road | 203 m | |
| Wells Park Road | 221 m | |
| High Level Drive | 226 m | |
| Avenue Road Tram Stop | 3.01 km | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 3.01 km | |
| Avenue Road Tram Stop | 3.02 km | |
| Sydenham Hill Rail Station | 653 m | |
| Sydenham Hill Rail Station | 728 m | |
| Gipsy Hill Rail Station | 1.12 km | |
| Masthouse Terrace Pier | 7.21 km | |
| Masthouse Terrace Pier | 7.21 km | |
| Masthouse Terrace Pier | 7.23 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.76 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.91 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 31.04 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SE26 6YB - Data from Dec 2021
| Sydenham Hill | 242 m | |
| Dulwich Wood | 592 m | |
| Intermediate Lake | 807 m | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 883 m | |
| Westow Hill | 1.23 km | |
| Lower Lake | 1.42 km | |
| Convent Wood | 2.12 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 2.32 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 2.59 km | |
| Oak of Honor Hill | 2.59 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 2.6 km | |
| Honor Oak | 2.67 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 3.02 km | |
| Norwood Grove | 3.34 km | |
| Green Dale Fields | 3.35 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SE26 6YB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 44.5 Mbps | 46.2 Mbps | 59.75 Mbps |
| Upload | 8.9 Mbps | 10.3 Mbps | 20 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% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 30% | 100% | 46.2 | 10.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 70% | 70% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SE26 6YB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.43030500 |
| Longitude | -0.07120500 |
| OS Easting | 534182 |
| OS Northing | 0171909 |
| 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: 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 | E33035343 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lewisham 033 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lewisham 033B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |