List of South East London Postcodes Complete

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 From the Albert Embankment to West Heath and the closest outskirts of Sidcup and Selhurst, the SE (South Eastern) postcode area encircles a large radial swath of the south-east of the London post town. It roughly corresponds to the boroughs of Southwark, Lewisham, and Greenwich, as well as the north, east, west, and northwest indicated portions of the boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Bexley, and Bromley. 

South East London encompasses various boroughs and districts, including Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, and parts of Lambeth and Bexley. The postal code system, commonly referred to as the "postcode," is a crucial element in facilitating efficient mail sorting and delivery within South East London.

Postcodes in South East London follow a specific format, consisting of letters and numbers. They typically begin with one or two letters representing the geographic area or borough, followed by a numerical digit and two additional alphanumeric characters. These characters provide further precision, identifying specific streets, buildings, or districts within South East London.

Some common postcodes in South East London include:

• SE1 for areas in Southwark, Bermondsey, and parts of Lambeth
• SE3 for areas in Blackheath and parts of Greenwich
• SE8 for areas in Deptford and parts of Lewisham
• SE16 for areas in Rotherhithe, Surrey Quays, and parts of Bermondsey
• SE23 for areas in Forest Hill and parts of Lewisham

Including the correct postcode on mail items is essential for accurate and efficient delivery within South East London. It enables postal workers to identify the destination area and deliver mail to the correct address.

To find the correct postcode for a specific address in South East London, individuals and businesses can consult official postcode directories provided by the Royal Mail or utilize online postcode lookup tools. These resources allow users to input an address or location and retrieve the corresponding postcode.

The postcode system in South East London plays a vital role in supporting effective communication, facilitating postal services, and enabling businesses to operate smoothly within the area. It ensures that mail and parcels are delivered promptly and accurately to residents, businesses, and institutions in South East London's diverse neighborhoods and districts.

The South East London postcode system, as part of the broader postal infrastructure, enhances connectivity, promotes efficient mail delivery, and contributes to the overall functioning of the postal network in the area.

The SE postcode district is used by South East London. It has 129 postcode sectors, 30 postcode districts, and one post town. There are 20,476 active postcodes and 34,165 total postcodes, according to data. Some of the areas it covers include the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Boroughs of Southwark and Lewisham.

South East London
Postcode Area	Postcode District	District and Area (whole or partial coverage)
SE	SE1	Bankside, South Bank, Lambeth, Lambeth North, Waterloo, London Waterloo East, Southwark, Borough, Borough Market, Bermondsey, St. Saviours Estate, Vauxhall, Peckham
	South Eastern head District
	SE1P	Non-geographic
	SE2	Abbey Wood, Lesnes Abbey, Southmere Park, West Heath, Thamesmead, Bostall Gardens, Plumstead, Bostall Heath and Woods
	Abbey Wood District
	SE3	Blackheath, Kidbrooke, Westcombe Park, Vanbrugh Park, Cator Park
	Blackheath District
	SE4	Brockley, Hilly Fields, Crofton Park, Ladywell Fields, Telegraph Hill, Brockley and Ladywell Cemetery, New Cross gate Cutting
	Brockley District
	SE5	Camberwell, Elmington Estate, Ruskin Park, Denmark Hill, Burgess Park, Peckham
	Camberwell District
	SE6	Southend, Forster Memorial Park, Catford, Bellingham, Hither Green, Rushey Green
	Catford District
	SE7	New Charlton, Charlton Park, The Thames Barrier, Charlton House and Gardens
	Charlton District
	SE8	Deptford, Deals Gateway, Pepys Park, Folkestone Gardens, Evelyn, Rotherhithe, St John’s, Brookmill Park
	Deptford District
	SE9	Eltham, Eltham Palace, Mottingham, Oxleas Wood, New Eltham, Severndroog Castle, Well Hall, Coldharbour Estate, Avery Hill, Avery Hill Park, Royal Blackheath Golf Club, Chinbrook
	Eltham District
	SE10	Greenwich, North Greenwich, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Cutty Sark, Blackheath Hill, Maze Hill, Greenwich Peninsula, Westcombe Park
	Greenwich District
	SE11	Kennington, Kennington Park, Lambeth, Vauxhall, The Oval
	Kennington District
	SE12	Bannatyne Health Club Grove Park, Mottingham, Grove Park, Northbrook Park, Chinbrook, Lee, Hither Green, Eltham, Horn Park
	Lee District
	SE13	Lewisham, Hither Green, Ladywell
	Lewisham District
	SE14	New Cross, New Cross Gate, Telegraph Hill
	New Cross District
	SE15	Peckham, WillowsBrook Estate, Nunhead, South Bermondsey, Peckham Rye Park and Common
	Peckham District
	SE16	Rotherhithe, Canada Water, Surrey Quays, South Bermondsey
	Rotherhithe District
	SE17	Walworth, Cooks Rd, Kennington, Faraday Gardens, Surrey Square Park
	Walworth District
	SE18	Woolwich, Royal Arsenal, Plumstead, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Polthorne Estate,  Shooter’s Hill
	Woolwich District
	SE19	Upper Norwood, Crystal Palace, Westow Park, The Lawns, Gipsy Hill
	Norwood District
	SE20	Anerley, Crystal Palace, Penge, Betts Park, Birkbeck, Penge West, Penge East, Beckenham
	Anerley District
	SE21	Dulwich, Kingswood Estate, Dulwich Village, Sydenham Hill Wood, Belar Park, Tulse Hill, West Dulwich
	Dulwich District
SE22	East Dulwich, Camberwell Old Cemetery, Dog Kennel Hill Estate
East Dulwich District
SE23	Crofton Park, Forest Hill, Honor Oak  Perry Vale
Forest Hill District
SE24	Herne Hill, Tulse Hill, West Dulwich
Herne Hill District
SE25	South Norwood, Selhurst, Thornton Heath, Woodside
South Norwood District
SE26	Upper Sydenham, Lower Sydenham
Sydenham District
SE27	West Norwood, Tulse Hill
West Norwood District
SE28	Thamesmead, Gallions Reach Park
Thamesmead District