SE20 7AF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Croydon Road, 0.4km from Penge in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Penge & Cator ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE20 7AF offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00003925 (shared with 228 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROYDON ROAD, SE20 7AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROYDON ROAD, SE20 7AF.
381
33
£ 62,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE20 7AF has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE20 7AF. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7AF is moderate at 84 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 John's Church of England Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
Alexandra Infant School
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Alexandra Junior School
Churchfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Wickes0.9 km
- Best Quality Meats0.1 km
- Klein Coffee By Little Things0.7 km
- Londis0.2 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Tony's Lunch Box1.0 km
- Bella Luna Pizzeria0.2 km
- Metro's0.5 km
- Chicken World0.4 km
- Fuji Sushi & Noodles0.2 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Crooked Billet0.2 km
- Anerley Arms1.0 km
- Bridge House Tavern0.8 km
- Conservative Club - MDS Solutions - Contract Caterer1.0 km
- Beckenham Social Club0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- German Doner Kebab0.2 km
- Rule19 Coffee SE20 Cycles0.3 km
- Zen Grill0.1 km
- Costa0.1 km
- Creperie Chez Yves0.3 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Mega Saver0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco ExpressStore No 30680.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Melrose House0.6 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kent House0.5 km
- Penge East0.6 km
- Penge West0.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207AF · Data under Open Government Licence