SE20 7AW is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Penge in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Penge & Cator ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7AW are sourced from Output Area E00003903 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE20 7AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE20 7AW.
314
39
£ 62,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE20 7AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SE20 7AW's 65% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE20 7AW. The average age is 38.7. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7AW is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
St John's Church of England Primary School
Alexandra Junior School
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School
Alexandra Infant School
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
James Dixon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Londis Sydenham1.0 km
- Endora House1.0 km
- Argos At Sainsburys0.8 km
- Capital Wines0.4 km
- Five Star Service Station0.7 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Family Cafe0.6 km
- Kente Coffee Shop1.0 km
- The Canvas1.0 km
- Brown & Green LIFE0.8 km
- Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room0.4 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Selim Kebab1.0 km
- Himalayan Kitchen0.4 km
- Inthabox0.1 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
- Penge Chicken Spot0.6 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Conservative Club0.7 km
- Goldsmiths Arms0.6 km
- Maple Tree0.7 km
- Pawleyne Arms0.5 km
- Penge Brewing Co0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Mega Saver0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco ExpressStore No 30680.9 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Melrose House0.7 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penge East0.2 km
- Penge West0.3 km
- Penge0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Penge West Rail Station0.2 km
- Penge East Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207AW · Data under Open Government Licence