Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

SE20 7BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE20 7BU.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE20 7BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SE20 7BU is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

SE20 7BU is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Penge in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Penge & Cator ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00003909 (shared with 8 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 7BU. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.7%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean16.2%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

Crime around SE20 7BU is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting147
Anti-social behaviour142
Violence and sexual offences117
Vehicle crime53
Public order41

school Local Schools

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Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace

Good409 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.6 km
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Alexandra Infant School

Good185 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Girls Academy Bromley

Outstanding1027 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Primary Academy Kent House

Outstanding388 pupils0.9 km
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St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good159 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School

Good288 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Haji & Sons Ltd0.9 km
  • Londis Sydenham0.8 km
  • R Tucker (Butchers) Ltd0.9 km
  • Twice Sweet0.8 km
  • Endora House0.8 km
  • + 70 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • FOUR Kitchen0.9 km
  • Poodle Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Goldsmiths Arms0.7 km
  • Maple Tree0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Family Cafe0.4 km
  • Chef's Delight0.9 km
  • Dilz Café0.9 km
  • Golden City0.8 km
  • Gurkha's0.9 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Lidl UK Gmbh0.9 km
  • Mega Saver0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco ExpressStore No 30681.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Mamma Mia Pasta0.9 km
  • Morleys South East0.9 km
  • Selim Kebab0.8 km
  • Supreme Fishbar0.9 km
  • Sydenham Kebab0.9 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Melrose House0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penge East0.0 km
  • Penge West0.5 km
  • Penge0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Penge East Rail Station0.1 km
  • Penge West Rail Station0.4 km