SE20 7AB is a mixed residential area on Croydon Road, 0.4km from Penge in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Penge & Cator ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £289k, up 255.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00003938 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROYDON ROAD, SE20 7AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROYDON ROAD, SE20 7AB.
284
37
£ 60,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE20 7AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SE20 7AB spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 255.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE20 7AB. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 250,000
13 sales · Mean £ 245,538
Semi-Detached
£ 615,000
1 sales · Mean £ 615,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7AB is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
Stewart Fleming Primary School
James Dixon Primary School
Alexandra Infant School
Churchfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Anerley Arms0.7 km
- Bridge House Tavern0.9 km
- Alexandra Public House0.9 km
- Craft Metropolis0.8 km
- Moon And Stars0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- V & J Bar Restaurant1.0 km
- Anticoli Pizza0.5 km
- Belash Tandoori0.6 km
- Burger King0.6 km
- Mega Cafe0.4 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.1 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Anerley Fish & Chicken0.7 km
- Chicken World0.3 km
- Marlow Fish Bar0.6 km
- Barnies Burgers0.8 km
- Elmers Kebab0.5 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- New Superstore0.9 km
- Virk Wine Stores0.4 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Lucky's Off Licence0.6 km
- Murray Brothers Butchers0.6 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Anerley0.5 km
- Birkbeck0.7 km
- Penge West0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207AB · Data under Open Government Licence