london SE26 Postcodes

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London (SE26)
The SE26 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 953 individual postcodes.
There are 5 electoral wards in the SE26 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Lewisham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 28% of people in SE26 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 SE26 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 84%WORKING
- 16%UNEMPLOYED
16% of people in SE26 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 49%WHITE
- 51%NON-WHITE
49% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Greater London

SE26 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.
Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.
Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Outward Code | SE26 |
Postal Town | London |
MSOA Name | Lewisham 027 |
LSOA Name | Lewisham 027E |
County | Greater London |
Region | Greater London |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Lewisham |
Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
SE26 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SE26, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.