SE20 7DU is a mixed residential area on Penge Lane, 0.5km from Penge in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Penge & Cator ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
For families considering a move, SE20 7DU represents 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £228k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7DU are sourced from Output Area E00003889 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENGE LANE, SE20 7DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENGE LANE, SE20 7DU.
306
40
£ 62,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE20 7DU 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.
Area Character
SE20 7DU is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE20 7DU. The average age is 40.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 259,000
2 sales · Mean £ 259,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7DU is above average at 92 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 Crystal Palace
Alexandra Infant School
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
Alexandra Junior School
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School
Churchfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Kent House Off Licence1.0 km
- Virk Wine Stores0.5 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- Lucky's Off Licence0.2 km
- Murray Brothers Butchers0.3 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Family Cafe0.6 km
- Kent House Coffee & Flowers0.6 km
- Anticoli Pizza0.3 km
- Belash Tandoori0.4 km
- Burger King0.2 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Mega Saver0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Blue Belle / Daisy Catering0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Favorite Fried Chicken0.1 km
- John's Kitchen0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.1 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
- Melrose House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Alexandra Public House0.2 km
- Craft Metropolis0.3 km
- Moon And Stars0.5 km
- South East London Masonic Club0.7 km
- West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre1.0 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penge East0.4 km
- Kent House0.6 km
- Penge West0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Penge East Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207DU · Data under Open Government Licence