Anerley Hill is in London and in Bromley district. SE19 2AB is located in the Crystal Palace & Anerley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham West and Penge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anerley Hill, London, SE19 2AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 2AD, SE19 2AA, SE19 2LL, SE19 2LU, SE19 2LH, SE19 2LA, SE19 2BA, SE19 2AF, SE19 2LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE19 2AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.8% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.2% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE19 2AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56.3% | 50% | -6.3% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 36.9% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.4% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.3% | 53.1% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 35.2% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 10% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 61.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 11.3% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 3.2% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 5.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.1% | 61.3% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 27.5% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.8% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 72.2% | 73.7% | 1.5% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 73.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 73.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 14.2% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 73% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 1.5% | -6.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 1.5% | -13.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anerley Hill was 153.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% higher than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anerley Hill has the 22nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 122nd highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Grosvenor Court, 16 Anerley Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-09-12 | £167,170 |
| Flat 16 Grosvenor Court, 16 Anerley Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-11-04 | £249,676 |
| Flat 12 Grosvenor Court, 16 Anerley Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-09-30 | £381,615 |
| Flat 15 Grosvenor Court, 16 Anerley Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-05-28 | £402,556 |
| Flat 4 Grosvenor Court, 16 Anerley Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-11-02 | £233,397 |
SE19 2AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE19 2AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 3,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 904 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,793 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,237 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Federation C/O Harris City Technology College , Maberley Road SE19 2BH | - not rated | 528 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 746 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 904 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 924 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 928 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Heart Coffee - Cadence Cycling Performance | 2A Anerley Hill, Anerley | 79 yd | |
| Palazzo | 3 - 7 Church Road, Anerley | 180 yd | |
| Cocos Restaurant | 2 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 192 yd | |
| Paxton Centre | 52 Anerley Hill, Anerley | 195 yd | |
| Crespidia | 48 Anerley Hill, Anerley | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocktail Embassy | 76 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 232 yd | |
| Westow House | 79 Westow Hill, London | 248 yd | |
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 364 yd | |
| Royal Albert | The Royal Albert Public House, 42 Westow Hill | 391 yd | |
| The Sparrowhawk | 2 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Kebab | 86 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 232 yd | |
| Spinach | 69 - 71 Westow Hill, London | 254 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 86 Anerley Road, Penge | 357 yd | |
| Let's Eat Sushi | 62 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 383 yd | |
| Shanghai Wok | 72 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 357 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 466 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 510 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 543 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 480 yd | |
| Crystal Palace National Sports Centre CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE LEDRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 912 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.25 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.