Eltham | |
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Location within Greater London | |
Population | 48,964 (2011 Census. 4 Wards. Middle Park and Sutcliffe, Eltham, North, South and West)[1] |
OS grid reference | TQ425745 |
London borough | |
Ceremonial county | Greater London |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | LONDON |
Postcode district | SE9, SE12 (part) |
Dialling code | 020 |
Police | Metropolitan |
Fire | London |
Ambulance | London |
UK Parliament | |
London Assembly | |
Eltham (/ˈɛltəm/ EL-təm) is a district of southeast London, England, within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It is 8.7 miles (14.0 km) east-southeast of Charing Cross, and is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.[2] The three wards of Eltham North, South and West have a total population of 35,459.[1] 88,000 people live in Eltham.