Postcode SE6 2SS (Lewisham)

Map showing SE6 2SS and nearby postcodes

The postcode SE6 2SS is located in Lewisham, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 1981 and is an active postcode. SE6 2SS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

SE6 2SS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.7 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 SE6 2SS as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to SE6 2SS is Arkindale Road which is centered 120 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Tigers Head and is 84 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.3 km away at Beckenham Junction Tram Stop The closest railway station is Bellingham Rail Station, 521 m away.

The closest primary school to SE6 2SS (for ages 11 and under) is St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 29, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Sedgehill Academy.

The local pub for residents of SE6 2SS is Railway Tavern and is 1.43 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 1, 2018.

Policing for SE6 2SS is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Lewisham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to SE6 2SS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SE6 2SS, and the approximate distance away.

Arkindale Road 120 m
Bosbury Road 168 m
Carstairs Road 175 m
Waterbank Road 178 m
Bromley Road 193 m
Watermead Road 203 m
Daneswood Avenue 235 m
Allerford Road 276 m
Beachborough Road 297 m
Conisborough Crescent 302 m
Woodham Road 378 m
Cotton Hill 412 m
Whitefoot Lane 816 m
Southend Lane 874 m
A2218 874 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SE6 2SS

Introduction June 1981
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SE6 2SS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School Good
(January 29, 2020)
302 m
Conisborough College Requires improvement
(May 16, 2018)
417 m
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Good
(June 28, 2018)
667 m
Elfrida Primary School Good
(March 21, 2017)
745 m
Watergate School Outstanding
(March 7, 2017)
796 m
Bonus Pastor Catholic College Outstanding
(September 15, 2017)
857 m
Athelney Primary School Good
(January 24, 2017)
869 m
Sedgehill Academy 917 m
Downderry Primary School Outstanding
(May 18, 2016)
982 m
Torridon Primary School Outstanding
(July 9, 2015)
1.01 km
New Woodlands School Good
(May 9, 2019)
1.06 km
Greenvale School Outstanding
(May 22, 2018)
1.11 km
Forster Park Primary School Good
(June 25, 2019)
1.28 km
Rushey Green Primary School Good
(November 16, 2016)
1.38 km
Rangefield Primary School Requires improvement
(November 1, 2018)
1.4 km
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(December 9, 2016)
1.45 km
Haseltine Primary School Good
(December 6, 2017)
1.62 km
Good Shepherd RC School Good
(February 27, 2020)
1.66 km
Sandhurst Primary School Good
(March 29, 2019)
1.72 km
Rathfern Primary School Outstanding
(September 29, 2021)
1.73 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SE6 2SS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 15, 2020
1.41 km
COSTA Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 17, 2019
1.41 km
Sports Direct Retailers - other Exempt
September 14, 2017
1.41 km
Argos Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 4, 2018
1.42 km
Compass ( Inside Sainsbury's) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 2, 2019
1.42 km
Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
April 25, 2019
1.42 km
Sushi Gourmet Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2021
1.42 km
Bon Marche Distributors/Transporters Exempt
October 19, 2016
1.43 km
Kings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 11, 2019
1.43 km
Metro Flex Gym Retailers - other Exempt
August 1, 2018
1.43 km
Railway Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 1, 2018
1.43 km
Getir UK Limited Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
February 3, 2022
1.6 km
Fusion Lifestyle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 10, 2018
1.6 km
AIP at Haseltine Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 30, 2020
1.62 km
Sports Direct.com Retailers - other Exempt
July 14, 2017
1.62 km
The Bell Flex Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
June 2, 2021
1.63 km
Little Cherubs Care & Education Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 9, 2022
1.68 km
Bell Green Food and Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
July 10, 2019
1.7 km
AYES FOOD & WINE LTD Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
January 9, 2013
1.75 km
Costcutter Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
August 21, 2019
1.75 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SE6 2SS - Data from Apr 2022

The Tigers Head Bus Stop/Station 84 m
The Tigers Head Bus Stop/Station 123 m
Whitefoot Lane Bromley Road Bus Stop/Station 140 m
Whitefoot Lane Bromley Road Bus Stop/Station 144 m
Catford Police Station Bus Stop/Station 186 m
Beckenham Junction Tram Stop Metro/Tram 2.3 km
Beckenham Junction Tram Stop Metro/Tram 2.3 km
Beckenham Junction Tram Stop Metro/Tram 2.33 km
Bellingham Rail Station Rail 521 m
Beckenham Hill Rail Station Rail 601 m
Beckenham Hill Rail Station Rail 648 m
Greenwich Pier Ferry 5.96 km
Greenwich Pier Ferry 5.97 km
Greenwich Pier Ferry 6.02 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 31.94 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 32.08 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 32.08 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SE6 2SS - Data from Dec 2021

Stumpshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Martin's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.13 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.29 km
Oak of Honor Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.53 km
Honor Oak Woodland Or Forest 3.56 km
Carter's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.61 km
Marvels Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.7 km
Lower Marvels Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.78 km
High Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.81 km
Intermediate Lake Inland Water 3.82 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 3.91 km
Elmstead Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.92 km
Sydenham Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.13 km
South Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.18 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.42999700
Longitude -0.01345800
OS Easting 538197
OS Northing 0171982
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
10341
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Lewisham East
Electoral Ward Whitefoot
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000023
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33035338
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Lewisham 030
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Lewisham 030B
Output Area / Small Area 4A3