SE20 7BH 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE20 7BH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7BH are sourced from Output Area E00003902 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BREDHURST CLOSE, SE20 7BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BREDHURST CLOSE, SE20 7BH.
291
36
£ 62,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE20 7BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SE20 7BH has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-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 7BH. The average age is 36.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7BH is moderate at 60 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
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Alexandra Infant School
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
75 nearby- Haji & Sons Ltd0.8 km
- Londis Sydenham0.7 km
- R Tucker (Butchers) Ltd0.8 km
- Twice Sweet0.7 km
- Endora House0.7 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- FOUR Kitchen0.9 km
- Poodle Club Ltd0.9 km
- Goldsmiths Arms0.9 km
- Maple Tree1.0 km
- Pawleyne Arms0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Family Cafe0.4 km
- Chef's Delight0.8 km
- Dilz Café0.7 km
- Golden City0.8 km
- Gurkha's0.8 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Lidl UK Gmbh0.8 km
- Mega Saver0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Mamma Dough Sydenham0.9 km
- Mamma Mia Pasta0.9 km
- Morleys South East0.8 km
- Selim Kebab0.7 km
- Supreme Fishbar0.9 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Melrose House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penge East0.2 km
- Penge West0.4 km
- Sydenham0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Penge East Rail Station0.2 km
- Penge West Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207BH · Data under Open Government Licence