Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

HIGH STREET, SE20 7HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SE20 7HJ.

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Population

407

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
workEmployment
7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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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.

home £235,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British54.4%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean26.5%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
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.

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.

Anti-social behaviour156
Shoplifting138
Violence and sexual offences120
Vehicle crime47
Public order43

school Local Schools

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Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace

Good409 pupils0.2 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good155 pupils0.4 km
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Alexandra Junior School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good159 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Primary Academy Kent House

Outstanding388 pupils0.9 km
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Alexandra Infant School

Good185 pupils1.0 km
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James Dixon Primary School

Good441 pupils1.0 km
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Harris Girls Academy Bromley

Outstanding1027 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Mega Saver0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco ExpressStore No 30681.0 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
hotel

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