SE20 7AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Croydon Road, 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 7AG 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 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £310k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7AG are sourced from Output Area E00003923 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROYDON ROAD, SE20 7AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROYDON ROAD, SE20 7AG.
237
42
£ 47,700 /yr
52%
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 75% social renting, SE20 7AG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 42-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 7AG. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 250,000
5 sales · Mean £ 258,280
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7AG is moderate at 85 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
St John's Church of England Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
Alexandra Infant School
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Alexandra Junior School
Churchfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Argos At Sainsburys0.2 km
- Capital Wines0.4 km
- Five Star Service Station0.2 km
- Kacper0.1 km
- Lucky Food And Wine0.6 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Beckenham Social Club0.9 km
- Br3wery Limited0.6 km
- Conservative Club0.3 km
- Goldsmiths Arms0.1 km
- Maple Tree0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room0.6 km
- Antonella's Cafe Bistro0.3 km
- Caffe Casbah0.1 km
- El Molino0.6 km
- Friends Of Flavours0.2 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Mega Saver0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco ExpressStore No 30680.3 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Himalayan Kitchen0.3 km
- Inthabox0.7 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.1 km
- Penge Chicken Spot0.1 km
- Anerley Fish & Chicken1.0 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.3 km
- Melrose House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kent House0.5 km
- Penge East0.7 km
- Penge West0.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207AG · Data under Open Government Licence