Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

SE20 7EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE20 7EQ.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British59.3%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean26.4%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences195
Shoplifting178
Anti-social behaviour170
Public order69
Vehicle crime66

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good155 pupils0.2 km
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Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace

Good409 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Primary Academy Kent House

Outstanding388 pupils0.6 km
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Alexandra Infant School

Good185 pupils0.7 km
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Alexandra Junior School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good159 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Girls Academy Bromley

Outstanding1027 pupils0.8 km
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James Dixon Primary School

Good441 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Mega Saver0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

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

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
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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

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