london SE9 Postcodes

London (SE9)

The SE9 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1658 individual postcodes.

There are 8 electoral wards in the SE9 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Greenwich Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in SE9 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SE9 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The SE9 postcode is located in the London Borough of Greenwich in South East London. It covers the Eltham, Mottingham, New Eltham, Chislehurst, and Falconwood areas. The postcode extends from the River Thames in the south to A205 roads in the north, and A20 roads in the west.

The area is an affluent one with a largely middle class population. There are plenty of green open spaces for residents to enjoy, such as Avery Hill Park, Oxleas Wood, Oxleas Meadow and Eltham Park South. Local transport links in the area include Eltham and Sidcup railway stations, as well as many bus services.

There is a wide range of independent and chain stores for local residents to shop in the local area. Eltham High Street is particularly popular for shopping and has both modern and old-fashioned stores, a vibrant atmosphere, and often hosts markets and street parties.

Schools in the area include two primary schools; Eltham Church of England Primary School and New Eltham Primary School, as well as Eltham CofE Secondary School and Bexley and Greenwich Sixth Form College. There are also a range of nurseries including Eltham Montessori Nursery and Mottingham Kindergarten.

The Greenwich Meridian is located in Eltham and there is an observatory run by The Royal Observatory Greenwich. The observatory has a range of interactive exhibits, including the tallest planetarium in the UK.

Local activities and attractions vary, ranging from the Eltham Palace, a 1930s Art Deco house, and the historic Eltham Library, which dates back to the 1800s. Sports are popular locally, and there are several clubs available in the area, from football to diving, as well as organised sports provided by The Eltham Centre.

The area also offers an array of churches, including St John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 14th century, and the Church of St Mary the Virgin in Mottingham. Finally, the area is known for its green and pleasant surroundings - Eltham Common, Oxleas Meadow, as well as Oxleas Woods are popular areas for outdoor pursuits such as walking and cycling.

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