Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

SE20 7AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE20 7AS.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 75% of tenure in SE20 7AS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE20 7AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 7AS is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 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 7AS are sourced from Output Area E00003937 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE20 7AS. 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

White / British57.4%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean22.4%
Other / Mixed16.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 7AS is moderate at 79 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.

Violence and sexual offences213
Anti-social behaviour150
Shoplifting100
Vehicle crime73
Public order68

school Local Schools

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St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good159 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good155 pupils0.4 km
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Harris Primary Academy Kent House

Outstanding388 pupils0.5 km
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Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace

Good409 pupils0.6 km
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Alexandra Infant School

Good185 pupils0.7 km
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Churchfields Primary School

Good492 pupils0.9 km
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James Dixon Primary School

Good441 pupils0.9 km
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Stewart Fleming Primary School

Outstanding484 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Best Quality Meats0.4 km
  • Klein Coffee By Little Things0.9 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Argos At Sainsburys0.4 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Crooked Billet0.5 km
  • Beckenham Social Club0.9 km
  • Br3wery Limited0.7 km
  • Conservative Club0.1 km
  • Goldsmiths Arms0.2 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • German Doner Kebab0.4 km
  • Rule19 Coffee SE20 Cycles0.5 km
  • Zen Grill0.4 km
  • Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room0.8 km
  • Antonella's Cafe Bistro0.5 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Bella Luna Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Metro's0.6 km
  • Himalayan Kitchen0.6 km
  • Inthabox0.7 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Mega Saver0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco ExpressStore No 30680.5 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Melrose House0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Anerley0.6 km
  • Kent House0.7 km
  • Penge West0.8 km