Anerley Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE19 2AS 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 Road, London, SE19 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 2BW, SE19 2AN, SE19 2AH, SE20 8DZ, SE19 2AU, SE19 2AQ, SE20 8AW, SE20 8DU, SE19 2AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE19 2AS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.5% | 54% | 12.5% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 58.5% | 46% | -12.5% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 2AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.1% 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 | 57.8% | 64.1% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 26.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 18.7% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -25.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 8.1% | 3% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 13.1% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (93.6%) 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 | 48.8% | 65.2% | 16.4% | 48.4% | 16.8% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 28.4% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 6% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SE19 2AS this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 7.5% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 8.5% | -11.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 11% | 4.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 51.5% | 19.7% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 21.4% | 3% | -18.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.2% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 6% | 1.2% | -4.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 19.4% | 17.2% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 14.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.9% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 43.8% | 49.2% | 5.4% | 81.4% | -32.2% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.6% | 46.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| European Union | 16.6% | 21.3% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 18.9% | 12.9% | -6.0% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 8.8% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.7% | 46.6% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 22.1% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.3% | 17.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 14.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 20.7% | 10.4% | -10.3% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 3.2% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.5% | 76.7% | -23.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Spain | 6.3% | 0.4% | 5.9% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anerley Road was 144.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% higher than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Anerley Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 138th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 3 57 Anerley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2026-03-16 | £250,000 |
| Flat G 51 - 53 Anerley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-08-08 | £243,557 |
| Flat C 51 - 53 Anerley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-06-06 | £237,950 |
| Flat H 51 - 53 Anerley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-03-28 | £255,797 |
| Basement Flat At 49 Anerley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-02-14 | £296,859 |
SE19 2AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,923 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 | 3,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anerley Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | - not rated | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | - not rated | 697 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Primary School Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Community school | 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 | 661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 4,762 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,932 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 | 2,217 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 | 4,079 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,283 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,283 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 323 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 526 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 661 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 746 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Federation C/O Harris City Technology College , Maberley Road SE19 2BH | - not rated | 875 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Chic | 25 Anerley Road, Penge | 12 yd | |
| Mozart London | 69 Anerley Road, Penge | 12 yd | |
| DVM Cafe | 61 Anerley Road, Penge | 12 yd | |
| Crespidia | 51 - 53 Anerley Road, Penge | 26 yd | |
| Arin Cafe | 106 Anerley Road, Penge | 47 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 193 yd | |
| Anerley Arms | 2 Ridsdale Road, Penge | 599 yd | |
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 624 yd | |
| Cocktail Embassy | 76 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 647 yd | |
| Westow House | 79 Westow Hill, London | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Fried Chicken | 67 Anerley Road, Penge | 12 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza/ Pizza Village | 96 Anerley Road, Penge | 47 yd | |
| No Name (Fish And Chips) | 98 Anerley Road, Penge | 47 yd | |
| Tasty Flavours | 118 Anerley Road, Penge | 47 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 86 Anerley Road, Penge | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 87 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 786 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 868 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 478 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 671 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 736 yd | |
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,024 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.