Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

MONTRAVE ROAD, SE20 7BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTRAVE ROAD, SE20 7BS.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE20 7BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SE20 7BS — age 39, 40% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 26.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE20 7BS is a mixed residential area on Montrave Road, 0.4km from Penge in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Penge & Cator ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

Within the SE20 district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. 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 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £729k, down 26.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00003910 (shared with 3 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 7BS. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.2%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean15.8%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 8%
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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

Terraced

£ 695,000

8 sales · Mean £ 729,687

Flat

£ 345,000

2 sales · Mean £ 345,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE20 7BS is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour172
Violence and sexual offences165
Shoplifting155
Vehicle crime62
Public order59

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 pupils0.3 km
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Alexandra Junior School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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Alexandra Infant School

Good185 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Primary Academy Kent House

Outstanding388 pupils0.8 km
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St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good159 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Girls Academy Bromley

Outstanding1027 pupils0.9 km
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James Dixon Primary School

Good441 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Twice Sweet1.0 km
  • Endora House1.0 km
  • Penge Food Centre1.0 km
  • Argos At Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Capital Wines0.3 km
  • + 54 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Family Cafe0.6 km
  • Golden City1.0 km
  • Kente Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • The Canvas1.0 km
  • Brown & Green LIFE0.9 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Selim Kebab1.0 km
  • Himalayan Kitchen0.3 km
  • Inthabox0.2 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
  • Penge Chicken Spot0.5 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Goldsmiths Arms0.6 km
  • Maple Tree0.7 km
  • Pawleyne Arms0.5 km
  • Penge Brewing Co0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Mega Saver0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco ExpressStore No 30680.8 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Melrose House0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penge East0.2 km
  • Penge West0.4 km
  • Penge0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Penge East Rail Station0.2 km
  • Penge West Rail Station0.3 km