SE20 7HJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on High Street, 0.4km from Crystal Palace 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 £235k, down 53.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7HJ are sourced from Output Area E00003911 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SE20 7HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SE20 7HJ.
407
31
£ 47,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE20 7HJ 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
SE20 7HJ has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 53.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE20 7HJ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 250,000
18 sales · Mean £ 245,392
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7HJ is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. 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
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
Alexandra Infant School
James Dixon Primary School
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Londis Sydenham1.0 km
- Argos At Sainsburys0.8 km
- Capital Wines0.5 km
- Five Star Service Station0.7 km
- Kacper0.6 km
- + 57 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Family Cafe0.7 km
- Kente Coffee Shop1.0 km
- The Canvas1.0 km
- Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room0.5 km
- Antonella's Cafe Bistro0.5 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Selim Kebab1.0 km
- Himalayan Kitchen0.5 km
- Inthabox0.0 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
- Penge Chicken Spot0.7 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Conservative Club0.8 km
- Goldsmiths Arms0.7 km
- Maple Tree0.7 km
- Pawleyne Arms0.6 km
- Penge Brewing Co0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Mega Saver0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco ExpressStore No 30681.0 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
- Melrose House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penge West0.2 km
- Penge East0.3 km
- Penge0.4 km
Bus Stops
- Penge West Rail Station0.1 km
- Penge East Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207HJ · Data under Open Government Licence