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London (SE6)
The SE6 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1464 individual postcodes.
There are 6 electoral wards in the SE6 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Lewisham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in SE6 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 SE6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
SE6 is a postcode district located in South East London, England. It covers a large part of the London Borough of Lewisham and includes the suburbs of Catford, Hither Green, Bellingham, Lee, Downham, Bromley, Grove Park, and Whitefoot. It is divided into two postcode areas, SE6 1 and SE6 2.
The SE6 postcode district is mainly residential with a good selection of shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs, and other amenities. Catford is the main shopping hub with the Catford Centre and Catford Market offering a variety of goods and services. The Bellingham and Downham regeneration scheme is actively improving the area and its surroundings.
The area boasts several parks including Manor House Gardens, Hilly Fields, Mountsfield Park, and Forster Memorial Park. Furthermore, the area skirts round Ladywell Fields, a large recreational ground with a lake, wildflower meadow, and children's play area.
Transport in the area is plentiful and includes various bus routes, as well as Lewisham and Catford railway stations providing regular service into Charing Cross, London Bridge, and Cannon Street via the South Eastern Main Line.
The area also has quick access to the North and South Circulars and direct routes to Crystal Palace and Bromley make it a great spot to live or visit.
Education in the area is excellent with the Aldersbrook Primary School being rated outstanding in its latest Ofsted report. Lee Manor and Horniman Primary Schools have also been rated as good and there are a wide variety of schools in the area based on religion, culture, and alternative learning styles.
SE6 is a vibrant, diverse, and thriving area in South East London with lots to do both for its residents and visitors alike.
Demographics
Greater London
SE6 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 | SE6 |
| Postal Town | London |
| MSOA Name | Lewisham 018 |
| LSOA Name | Lewisham 018B |
| County | Greater London |
| Region | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
SE6 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SE6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.