Southend, London facts for kids
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 St John the Baptist Church, Bromley Road, Southend |
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| OS grid reference | TQ373721 |
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| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | SE6 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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Southend is a small area in southeast London, England. It's part of the London Borough of Lewisham. This area used to be a quiet village. It was mostly farmland until after the First World War.
Today, Southend is a busy residential area. It has homes and some larger shops. It is now fully part of the big city of London.
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What's in a Name?
The name "Southend" is quite simple. It means 'the south end' of the old Lewisham parish. A parish was like a local district. So, it was just the southern part of Lewisham village.
Becoming Part of London
In 1855, Southend, Lewisham, became part of the Lewisham District. This was a step towards becoming part of the growing city of London. For a long time, there was still farmland separating the village of Southend from the main city areas to the north. This farmland kept it feeling like a separate place.
Where is Southend?
Southend is located in a busy part of southeast London. It shares borders with other areas. These include Bellingham, Downham, Sydenham, and Beckenham.
Local Identity
Even though its official name is Southend, people often just call it part of Bellingham. This is because Bellingham is a larger, more well-known area nearby. Southend also shares the SE6 postcode district. This postcode is mainly linked with the area of Catford.
Getting Around Southend
Southend has good transport links for its residents. This makes it easy to travel around London.
Train Stations
There are two railway stations close by. These are Beckenham Hill and Lower Sydenham. Both stations are served by Southeastern trains. These trains connect Southend to other parts of London and beyond.
Bus Routes
For local travel, London Buses serve the area. Routes 181 and 352 pass through Southend. These buses help people get to shops, schools, and other local places.
