SE20 7HB is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.3km 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 diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 21.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE20 7HB are sourced from Output Area E00003891 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SE20 7HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SE20 7HB.
439
33
£ 47,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE20 7HB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE20 7HB — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 21.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE20 7HB. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 287,500
26 sales · Mean £ 316,173
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE20 7HB is moderate at 89 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
Alexandra Infant School
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School
Alexandra Junior School
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
James Dixon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Anerley Arms0.8 km
- Bridge House Tavern0.4 km
- Alexandra Public House0.4 km
- Craft Metropolis0.1 km
- Moon And Stars0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- Mega Saver0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Anerley Fish & Chicken0.9 km
- Chicken World0.4 km
- Fuji Sushi & Noodles0.2 km
- Jade Garden0.4 km
- Mado Kebab0.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Family Cafe0.7 km
- Brown & Green LIFE1.0 km
- Rosie Lee Cafe0.9 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Creperie Chez Yves0.1 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Jey Food & Wine0.9 km
- United Pharmacy0.8 km
- For You And I0.7 km
- Cake Box0.3 km
- Eastern European Food0.0 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Melrose House0.6 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penge East0.3 km
- Penge West0.4 km
- Penge0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Penge East Rail Station0.4 km
- Penge West Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE207HB · Data under Open Government Licence