Eltham
| Eltham | |
|---|---|
St Barnabas Church | |
Location within Greater London | |
| Population | 48,964 (2011 Census. 4 Wards. Middle Park and Sutcliffe, Eltham, North, South and West) |
| 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 | |
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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. The three wards of Eltham North, South and West have a total population of 35,459. 88,000 people live in Eltham.