Anerley Grove is in London and in Bromley district. SE19 2HU 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 Grove, London, SE19 2HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 2LZ, SE19 2BG, SE19 2HS, SE19 2AJ, SE19 2AL, SE19 2LY, SE19 2LS, SE19 2AU, SE19 2HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE19 2HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 60.3% | 59.1% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 29.4% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 48.5% | 52.9% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 67.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 10.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 3% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.6% | 67.5% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 33.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 64.5% | 69.5% | 5.0% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 69.9% 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% | 69.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 11.3% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 8.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 68.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 16.3% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 4.4% | -10.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anerley Grove was 75.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Anerley Grove has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 311th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.0%.

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 2 Highview Anerley Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-09-25 | £403,174 |
| Flat 6 Highview Anerley Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £384,500 | 2024-03-20 | £391,122 |
| Flat 13 Highview Anerley Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2023-05-12 | £312,706 |
| Flat 12 Highview Anerley Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2022-09-19 | £367,553 |
| Flat 16 Highview Anerley Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-03-21 | £376,415 |
SE19 2HU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,788 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 | 3,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,611 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 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | - not rated | 784 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Infant School Upper Beulah Hill , SE19 3LG | - not rated | 983 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 | 566 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 | 1,488 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS | - not rated | 1,590 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 | 4,550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,727 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 | 2,164 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,412 yd | Further education | 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 | 3,906 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,437 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,437 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 | 421 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 566 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 580 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 614 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Federation C/O Harris City Technology College , Maberley Road SE19 2BH | - not rated | 690 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell'Angolo Caffe Pizzeria | 88 Anerley Road, Penge | 153 yd | |
| Arin Cafe | 106 Anerley Road, Penge | 175 yd | |
| Chatsworth Bakehouse | 120A Anerley Road, Penge | 175 yd | |
| Mozart London | 69 Anerley Road, Penge | 208 yd | |
| DVM Cafe | 61 Anerley Road, Penge | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 331 yd | |
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 429 yd | |
| The White Hart | 96 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 477 yd | |
| Cocktail Embassy | 76 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 512 yd | |
| Westow House | 79 Westow Hill, London | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Chicken | 86 Anerley Road, Penge | 153 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza/ Pizza Village | 96 Anerley Road, Penge | 175 yd | |
| No Name (Fish And Chips) | 98 Anerley Road, Penge | 175 yd | |
| Tasty Flavours | 118 Anerley Road, Penge | 175 yd | |
| Miami Fried Chicken | 67 Anerley Road, Penge | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 153 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 585 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 709 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 533 yd | |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 575 yd |
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 659 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 | 662 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,049 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.