SE20 7AP is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Penge in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Penge & Cator ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
Within the SE20 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7AP are sourced from Output Area E00003944 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE20 7AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE20 7AP.
299
43
£ 60,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE20 7AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SE20 7AP — age 43, 49% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE20 7AP. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7AP is moderate at 51 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
Stewart Fleming Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
St John's Church of England Primary School
Churchfields Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
James Dixon Primary School
Alexandra Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Anerley Arms0.8 km
- Beckenham Social Club0.9 km
- Br3wery Limited0.8 km
- Conservative Club0.3 km
- Goldsmiths Arms0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- V & J Bar Restaurant1.0 km
- Antonella's Cafe Bistro0.8 km
- Caffe Casbah0.7 km
- El Molino0.8 km
- Friends Of Flavours0.8 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.1 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Mega Saver0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco ExpressStore No 30680.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Anerley Fish & Chicken0.8 km
- Chicken World0.4 km
- Marlow Fish Bar0.6 km
- Himalayan Kitchen0.9 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.7 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Andrea & Adrian Food & Wine1.0 km
- Shell Beckenham1.0 km
- Argos At Sainsburys0.6 km
- Capital Wines0.9 km
- Five Star Service Station0.4 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birkbeck0.6 km
- Anerley0.6 km
- Kent House0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207AP · Data under Open Government Licence