SE20 7EQ 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE20 7EQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7EQ are sourced from Output Area E00003913 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE20 7EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE20 7EQ.
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
With 48% social renting, SE20 7EQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-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 7EQ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7EQ is moderate at 86 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
Alexandra Infant School
Alexandra Junior School
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
James Dixon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Anerley Arms0.9 km
- Bridge House Tavern0.4 km
- Alexandra Public House0.4 km
- Craft Metropolis0.1 km
- Moon And Stars0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Mega Saver0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Anerley Fish & Chicken1.0 km
- Chicken World0.5 km
- Fuji Sushi & Noodles0.2 km
- Jade Garden0.4 km
- Mado Kebab0.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Family Cafe0.7 km
- Brown & Green LIFE1.0 km
- Rosie Lee Cafe0.9 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Creperie Chez Yves0.2 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Jey Food & Wine0.9 km
- United Pharmacy0.9 km
- For You And I0.8 km
- Cake Box0.3 km
- Eastern European Food0.1 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Melrose House0.6 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penge East0.3 km
- Penge West0.5 km
- Penge0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Penge East Rail Station0.3 km
- Penge West Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207EQ · Data under Open Government Licence