SE20 7EF is a mixed residential area on St Johns 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 7EF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 8.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7EF are sourced from Output Area E00003913 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS ROAD, SE20 7EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS ROAD, SE20 7EF.
248
35
£ 47,700 /yr
47%
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
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in SE20 7EF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE20 7EF. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 335,000
14 sales · Mean £ 329,674
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7EF is moderate at 81 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.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
Alexandra Junior School
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
Alexandra Infant School
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
James Dixon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Anerley Arms0.8 km
- Bridge House Tavern0.4 km
- Alexandra Public House0.4 km
- Craft Metropolis0.1 km
- Moon And Stars0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Mega Saver0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Anerley Fish & Chicken1.0 km
- Chicken World0.5 km
- Fuji Sushi & Noodles0.2 km
- Jade Garden0.4 km
- Mado Kebab0.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Family Cafe0.6 km
- Brown & Green LIFE0.9 km
- Rosie Lee Cafe0.9 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Creperie Chez Yves0.2 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Jey Food & Wine0.9 km
- United Pharmacy0.9 km
- For You And I0.8 km
- Cake Box0.3 km
- Eastern European Food0.1 km
- + 48 more
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 Station0.3 km
- Penge West Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207EF · Data under Open Government Licence