SE20 7AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Croydon Road, 0.3km from Penge in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Penge & Cator ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE20 7AH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7AH are sourced from Output Area E00003923 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROYDON ROAD, SE20 7AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROYDON ROAD, SE20 7AH.
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£ 47,700 /yr
52%
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
Social renting makes up 75% of tenure in SE20 7AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE20 7AH. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7AH is moderate at 86 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
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Alexandra Junior School
Churchfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Best Quality Meats0.3 km
- Klein Coffee By Little Things0.8 km
- Londis0.3 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Argos At Sainsburys0.2 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Crooked Billet0.3 km
- Beckenham Social Club0.9 km
- Br3wery Limited0.6 km
- Conservative Club0.2 km
- Goldsmiths Arms0.1 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- German Doner Kebab0.3 km
- Rule19 Coffee SE20 Cycles0.4 km
- Zen Grill0.3 km
- Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room0.6 km
- Antonella's Cafe Bistro0.3 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Bella Luna Pizzeria0.3 km
- Metro's0.5 km
- Himalayan Kitchen0.4 km
- Inthabox0.7 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Mega Saver0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco ExpressStore No 30680.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Melrose House0.7 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kent House0.5 km
- Penge East0.7 km
- Penge West0.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207AH · Data under Open Government Licence