SE20 7BG is a mixed residential area on Bredhurst Close, 0.5km from Crystal Palace 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7BG are sourced from Output Area E00003903 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BREDHURST CLOSE, SE20 7BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BREDHURST CLOSE, SE20 7BG.
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39
£ 62,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE20 7BG 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
SE20 7BG is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 7BG. 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 7BG is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. 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
Alexandra Infant School
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Haji & Sons Ltd0.8 km
- Londis Sydenham0.7 km
- R Tucker (Butchers) Ltd0.8 km
- S K Food & Wine1.0 km
- Twice Sweet0.8 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- FOUR Kitchen0.9 km
- Poodle Club Ltd0.9 km
- Conservative Club1.0 km
- Goldsmiths Arms0.8 km
- Maple Tree1.0 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Family Cafe0.4 km
- Chef's Delight0.8 km
- Dilz Café0.8 km
- Golden City0.8 km
- Gurkha's0.8 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Lidl UK Gmbh0.8 km
- Mega Saver0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Healthy Options (GB LTD)1.0 km
- Mamma Dough Sydenham0.9 km
- Mamma Mia Pasta0.9 km
- Morleys South East0.8 km
- Selim Kebab0.7 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Melrose House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penge East0.1 km
- Penge West0.5 km
- Sydenham0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Penge East Rail Station0.2 km
- Penge West Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207BG · Data under Open Government Licence