Catford
| Catford | |
|---|---|
The town centre, with the 'village green' including water pump just visible to the left | |
Location within Greater London | |
| Population | 44,905 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | TQ385735 |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | SE6 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| UK Parliament | |
| London Assembly | |
Catford is a district in south east London, England, and the administrative centre of the London Borough of Lewisham. It is southwest of Lewisham itself, mostly in the Rushey Green and Catford South wards. The population of Catford, including Bellingham, was 44,905 in 2011.
Catford covers most of SE6 postcode district. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.