SE20 7AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km 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 7AJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 7AJ are sourced from Output Area E00003923 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE20 7AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE20 7AJ.
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
SE20 7AJ has a significant social housing presence — 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 7AJ. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7AJ is moderate at 80 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
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
Alexandra Infant School
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Churchfields Primary School
Alexandra Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Best Quality Meats0.3 km
- Klein Coffee By Little Things0.8 km
- Londis0.3 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Argos At Sainsburys0.2 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Crooked Billet0.3 km
- Beckenham Social Club0.9 km
- Br3wery Limited0.7 km
- Conservative Club0.2 km
- Goldsmiths Arms0.1 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- German Doner Kebab0.3 km
- Rule19 Coffee SE20 Cycles0.4 km
- Zen Grill0.3 km
- Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room0.6 km
- Antonella's Cafe Bistro0.3 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Bella Luna Pizzeria0.3 km
- Metro's0.5 km
- Himalayan Kitchen0.4 km
- Inthabox0.7 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Mega Saver0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco ExpressStore No 30680.4 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Melrose House0.7 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kent House0.6 km
- Penge East0.7 km
- Penge West0.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207AJ · Data under Open Government Licence