SE20 7BU is a mixed residential area located 0.6km 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 significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% 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 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00003909 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE20 7BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE20 7BU.
315
38
£ 62,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE20 7BU 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 7BU is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 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 7BU. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7BU is moderate at 71 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
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Haji & Sons Ltd0.9 km
- Londis Sydenham0.8 km
- R Tucker (Butchers) Ltd0.9 km
- Twice Sweet0.8 km
- Endora House0.8 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- FOUR Kitchen0.9 km
- Poodle Club Ltd0.9 km
- Conservative Club0.9 km
- Goldsmiths Arms0.7 km
- Maple Tree0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Family Cafe0.4 km
- Chef's Delight0.9 km
- Dilz Café0.9 km
- Golden City0.8 km
- Gurkha's0.9 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Lidl UK Gmbh0.9 km
- Mega Saver0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco ExpressStore No 30681.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Mamma Mia Pasta0.9 km
- Morleys South East0.9 km
- Selim Kebab0.8 km
- Supreme Fishbar0.9 km
- Sydenham Kebab0.9 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Melrose House0.6 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penge East0.0 km
- Penge West0.5 km
- Penge0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Penge East Rail Station0.1 km
- Penge West Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207BU · Data under Open Government Licence