SE20 7HG is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on High Street, 0.4km from Penge in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Penge & Cator ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £242k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7HG are sourced from Output Area E00003911 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SE20 7HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SE20 7HG.
407
31
£ 47,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE20 7HG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
46% of SE20 7HG's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE20 7HG. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 242,250
1 sales · Mean £ 242,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7HG is moderate at 72 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
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
St John's Church of England Primary School
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School
Alexandra Junior School
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
Alexandra Infant School
James Dixon Primary School
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Best Quality Meats0.5 km
- Diddy Dinos Stay & Play - At The One O'Clock Club0.6 km
- Klein Coffee By Little Things0.3 km
- Londis0.4 km
- One Stop0.0 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Crooked Billet0.4 km
- Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club0.5 km
- The Douglas Fir0.9 km
- Conservative Club0.7 km
- Goldsmiths Arms0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Capel Manor College - Crystal Palace0.8 km
- German Doner Kebab0.4 km
- Mozart London1.0 km
- Rule19 Coffee SE20 Cycles0.3 km
- The Lodge & The Cafe - Baxter Storey - CPNSC1.0 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Bella Luna Pizzeria0.4 km
- Metro's0.1 km
- Miami Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Tony's Lunch Box0.8 km
- Himalayan Kitchen0.4 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Mega Saver0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco ExpressStore No 30680.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Melrose House0.8 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penge West0.2 km
- Penge East0.3 km
- Penge0.4 km
Bus Stops
- Penge West Rail Station0.2 km
- Penge East Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207HG · Data under Open Government Licence