What london zone is my postcode?

London is divided into 1–9 zones*, but most of it fits into zones 1–6. Central London is zone 1, zone 2 is the ring around zone 1, zone 3 is the ring around 2 and so on. If you look at the zone map below it should make sense.

Beside above, what is Zone 1 and Zone 2 in London? Zone 1 covers all of Central London. Zone 2 encircles zone 1 and covers a large swathe of the inner London suburbs. The link below will show you a map which shows you which stations (Underground, DLR and National Rail) are in zones 1 and 2.

You asked, what zone is east London? Fare zone 2 is an inner zone of Transport for London’s zonal fare system used for calculating the price of tickets for travel on the London Underground, London Overground, Docklands Light Railway and, since 2007, on National Rail services.

Frequent question, what are Zones 1 to 6 in London? When it comes to getting around, London is divided into ‘zones’ 1-6, with ‘Zone 1’ being the city centre and ‘Zone 6’ being the outskirts of the city. The system itself exists as a method for TfL (Transport for London) to calculate a customer’s travel distance and charge accordingly.

You asked, how do I get a London postcode? Basically, the current system (introduced during WWI) identifies a ‘central’ district, historically housing the main sorting office and ending with a ‘1’: W1, N1, SE1 and so on. From then on, numbering follows alphabetical order according to the district names: E5 is Clapton, E6 is East Ham, E7 is Forest Gate, etc.

Where are the borders of London?

Greater London is also bounded by Hertfordshire to the north, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire to the west, Kent to the southeast and Surrey to the south and southwest. The highest point is Westerham Heights, in the North Downs and on the boundary with Kent, at 245 m (804 ft).

What area is Zone 4 in London?

It was created on 22 May 1983 and extends from approximately 6.75 to 10 miles (11 to 16 km) from Piccadilly Circus.

What areas are zone 3?

1. Abbey Road Station Docklands Light Railway.
2. Acton Central Station London Overground.
3. Acton Main Line Station.
4. Acton Town Station.
5. Alexandra Palace Station.
6. Archway Station Also in Travelcard Zone 2.
7. Balham Station.
8. Balham (National Rail) Station.

What zone is Chelsea?

While Chelsea doesn’t have its own tube station, the closest stations are only a short walk from the area – these are Sloane Square on the District and Circle lines and South Kensington on the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines. Both are in Travelcard Zone 1.

What places are in Zone 2?

1. North London. Camden. Hackney. Holloway.
2. North East London. Hackney. View all.
3. East London. Barking. Bow. Canary Wharf.
4. South East London. Bromley. Deptford. Elephant & Castle.
5. South London. Brixton. Croydon. Lambeth.
6. South West London. Kingston Upon Thames. Nine Elms. Putney.
7. West London. Acton. Brentford.
8. North West London. Colindale. Barnet.

How do I read a UK postcode?

It is a hierarchical system, working from left to right — the first letter or pair of letters represents the area, the following digit or digits represent the district within that area, and so on. Each postcode generally represents a street, part of a street, or a single premises.

Why is there no London postcode?

In regard to the reason why NE is not a London postcode. Essex (NE) was not originally part of London, it only became part of the London Borough of Redbridge about 50 years ago.

What area is Zone 5?

1. Bromley. Bromley town centre isn’t a lovely clean place to hang out at all (Image: Grahame Larter)
2. Barnet.
3. Croydon.
4. Twickenham.
5. Chislehurst.
6. Enfield.
7. Wallington.

How many zones are there in London?

The London Transport Network spans six different zones, covering 55 square miles of inner and outer London. By looking at the network map, you can plan your trip and determine which zones you will need to visit. Travelcards are available to buy for London zones 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, or 1-6.

What area is Zone 4?

1. Abbey Wood Station.
2. Alperton Station.
3. Anerley Station.
4. Arnos Grove Station.
5. Barking Station.
6. Barkingside Station.
7. Beckenham Hill Station.
8. Beckenham Junction Station.

What area is zone 1 in London?

Zone 1 covers the West End, the Holborn district, Kensington, Paddington and the City of London, as well as Old Street, Angel, Pimlico, Tower Gateway, Aldgate East, Euston, Vauxhall, Elephant & Castle, Borough, London Bridge, Earl’s Court, Marylebone, Edgware Road, Lambeth North and Waterloo.

What area is Zone 3 in London?

Highgate – Zone 3 In actuality, Highgate is very close to the rest of London. Travelling to the city centre takes approximately 30 mins, and it’s served by numerous transport options including buses, rail options, and the Tube. The area is also steeped in history.

What areas are Zone 2 London?

1. Fulham, SW6. Fulham has three stations within Zone 2; Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway on the District Line and Imperial Wharf for the London Overground.
2. Wapping, E1W. Wapping in East London is a highly desirable place to live.
3. Hammersmith, W6.
4. Clapham, SW4.
5. Find a place to live in zone 2.

What is considered Zone 6?

Zone 6 means the Eastside of Atlanta, Georgia.

What zone is Streatham?

Streatham railway station is a station in central Streatham in south London. Its main entrance now is on Streatham High Road, and is in Travelcard Zone 3. Services are provided by Southern and Thameslink.

Is Surrey a London borough?

Surrey, administrative and historic county of southeastern England. … The northeastern part of the historic county now lies within Greater London, forming all or most of the boroughs of Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, and Wandsworth.

What counties border London?

According to the OED it is simply “the counties nearest to London, namely Surrey, Kent, Essex and Middlesex; sometimes with the addition of Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and ocassionally Sussex.”

Where is London Zone 5?

The most in-demand Zone 5 boroughs are Bexley in the south-east, Sutton in the south-west and Enfield in the north-east, according to online estate agent eMoov. “These outer pockets all offer a variety of property, plenty of parks and residential spaces,” says eMoov founder Russell Quirk.