Anerley Vale is in London and in Bromley district. SE19 2BG 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 Vale, London, SE19 2BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 2HU, SE19 2LZ, SE19 2AJ, SE19 2AU, SE19 2LX, SE19 2LN, SE19 2AQ, SE19 2AL, SE19 2AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE19 2BG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 47.9% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 52.1% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 2BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 53.9% | 62.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 25.6% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 47.4% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 11.6% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 14.4% | -11.3% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 8.6% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 9.7% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 40.5% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.4% 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 | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 18.4% | 17.7% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 15.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.5% | 13.8% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 12.8% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 8.4% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 7.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 8.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 8.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 43% | 35.4% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -46.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 59.6% 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 | 63.6% | 59.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 15.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 17.4% | 14.7% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.3% | 59.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 30.2% | 28.9% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 3.5% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 1.3% | -21.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| France | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anerley Vale was 161.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% higher than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anerley Vale has the 19th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 106th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Anerley Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-09-17 | £367,261 |
| 56 Anerley Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-07-06 | £358,720 |
| 58 Anerley Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2011-10-18 | £276,339 |
| 51 Anerley Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2007-01-05 | £281,090 |
| 52 Anerley Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2006-11-15 | £301,724 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,705 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 | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 2out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 2,263 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,771 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,423 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell'Angolo Caffe Pizzeria | 88 Anerley Road, Penge | 113 yd | |
| Arin Cafe | 106 Anerley Road, Penge | 157 yd | |
| Chatsworth Bakehouse | 120A Anerley Road, Penge | 157 yd | |
| Crespidia | 48 Anerley Hill, Anerley | 162 yd | |
| Paxton Centre | 52 Anerley Hill, Anerley | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 332 yd | |
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 440 yd | |
| The White Hart | 96 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 494 yd | |
| Cocktail Embassy | 76 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 495 yd | |
| Westow House | 79 Westow Hill, London | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Chicken | 86 Anerley Road, Penge | 113 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza/ Pizza Village | 96 Anerley Road, Penge | 157 yd | |
| No Name (Fish And Chips) | 98 Anerley Road, Penge | 157 yd | |
| Tasty Flavours | 118 Anerley Road, Penge | 157 yd | |
| Miami Fried Chicken | 67 Anerley Road, Penge | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 113 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 600 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 702 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 550 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 | 616 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 624 yd |
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 815 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.