SE20 7EL is a mixed residential area on Watermens Square, 0.4km 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 7EL 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 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £478k, down 48.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7EL are sourced from Output Area E00003913 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERMENS SQUARE, SE20 7EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERMENS SQUARE, SE20 7EL.
248
35
£ 47,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE20 7EL has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 48.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE20 7EL. The average age is 35.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 540,000
7 sales · Mean £ 473,642
Detached
£ 630,000
2 sales · Mean £ 630,000
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7EL is above average at 102 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.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
Alexandra Infant School
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
Alexandra Junior School
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School
James Dixon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Anerley Arms1.0 km
- Bridge House Tavern0.5 km
- Alexandra Public House0.3 km
- Craft Metropolis0.2 km
- Moon And Stars0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Mega Saver0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Chicken World0.5 km
- Barnies Burgers0.2 km
- Hayaku Sushi Cafe0.2 km
- Lucky Great Wall Limited0.3 km
- V Dimsum And Dumpling0.2 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Family Cafe0.6 km
- Anticoli Pizza0.3 km
- Belash Tandoori0.4 km
- Burger King0.2 km
- The Desserts Hub And Cafe0.2 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Virk Wine Stores0.4 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Lucky's Off Licence0.2 km
- Murray Brothers Butchers0.3 km
- Newland News0.6 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
- Melrose House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penge East0.3 km
- Penge West0.6 km
- Kent House0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Penge East Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207EL · Data under Open Government Licence