St Johns Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 7EF is located in the Penge & Cator 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 St Johns Road, London, SE20 7EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 7BS, SE20 7HR, SE20 7HW, SE20 7EG, SE20 7HB, SE20 7AL, SE20 7BP, SE20 7HQ, SE20 8QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 7EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 49.1% | 53% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 47% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 SE20 7EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 45.6% | 59% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 22.1% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 3.1% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 49.1% | 53.2% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 28.2% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 24% | 21.5% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 10.8% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 14.4% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 40% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.6% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.9% 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 | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 15% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 12.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 60.4% | 58.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -22.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 73.7% | 72.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 11.3% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.9% | 73.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 1.2% | -14.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Road was 91.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.3% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Johns Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 245th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 141.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% 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 1 1 St Johns Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2026-01-14 | £351,810 |
| Flat 2 1 St Johns Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,940 | 2025-06-12 | £318,503 |
| First Floor Flat 2 15 St Johns Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-07-26 | £359,619 |
| Flat 2 3 St Johns Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-11-10 | £340,721 |
| Flat 1 19 St Johns Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-09-22 | £313,417 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE20 7EF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 2,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,862 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 | 4,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 5,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | - not rated | 228 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | - not rated | 228 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Primary School Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royston Primary School High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,831 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,495 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,495 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Park School 2 Blean Grove , Penge SE20 8QU | - not rated | 337 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham High School, GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School 4 Recreation Road , Sydenham SE26 4ST | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naka Cafe | 53 High Street, Penge | 87 yd | |
| Penge Masala | 75 High Street, Penge | 87 yd | |
| Rule19 Coffee SE20 Cycles | 78 High Street, Penge | 150 yd | |
| Creperie Chez Yves | 201 - 203 Maple Road, Penge | 226 yd | |
| Blackbird Bakery | 107 High Street, Penge | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Metropolis | 47 High Street, Penge | 87 yd | |
| Crooked Billet | 99 High Street, Penge | 255 yd | |
| Penge Brewing Co | 21 Southey Street, Penge | 291 yd | |
| Bridge House Tavern | 2 High Street, Penge | 400 yd | |
| Pawleyne Arms | 156 High Street, Penge | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro's | 57 High Street, Penge | 87 yd | |
| Barnies Burgers | 79 High Street, Penge | 87 yd | |
| Chef Karnavar At Home | 79 High Street, Penge | 87 yd | |
| V Dimsum And Dumpling | 73 High Street, Penge | 87 yd | |
| Hayaku Sushi Cafe | 207 Maple Road, Penge | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 102 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 400 yd | |
| Mega Saver | 183 - 189 High Street, Penge | 577 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 685 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 204 - 212 High Street, Penge | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 862 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 | 949 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 951 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.