High Street is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 7EX 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 High Street, London, SE20 7EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 7DS, SE20 8RW, SE20 7JB, SE20 7EU, SE20 7EZ, SE20 8XA, SE20 8AA, SE20 8RT, SE20 8RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 7EX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 48.5% | 53.5% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 46.5% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 7EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 55.9% | 54% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 32.3% | 8.5% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 49.2% | 53% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.9% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 8.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 11.7% | 20.4% | 8.7% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 7.7% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.4% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 39.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 13.3% | 4.7% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45% 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 | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 3.7% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 12.3% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 56.3% | 45% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -36.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 8.1% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, just 47.9% 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 | 59.5% | 47.9% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -35.3% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 22.8% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 9.7% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.9% 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 | 57.6% | 48% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 19.9% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 16.5% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 13.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 10.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 5.2% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.4% | 76.7% | -26.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 718.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 431.7% higher than the Penge & Cator average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Penge & Cator and the 12th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 329.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colman House High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £348,500 | 2024-03-15 | £375,135 |
| Flat 9 Colman House High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-12-08 | £367,428 |
| Flat 11 Colman House High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-04-22 | £187,696 |
| Flat 8 Colman House High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-01-17 | £360,934 |
| Unit 2 Colman House High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £31,500 | 2019-11-13 | £35,513 |
SE20 7EX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,801 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 | 4,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,974 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 | 3out of 4 | 69 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Infant School Kent House Road , BR3 1JG | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 998 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,718 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,655 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,382 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Unit 1A, Colman House | 21 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1A, Colman House | 21 yd | |
| Burger King | 132 High Street, Penge | 36 yd | |
| Zen Grill | 141 High Street, Penge | 49 yd | |
| The Desserts Hub And Cafe | 157 High Street, Penge | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawleyne Arms | 156 High Street, Penge | 75 yd | |
| Crooked Billet | 99 High Street, Penge | 134 yd | |
| Penge Brewing Co | 21 Southey Street, Penge | 153 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Arms | 3 Croydon Road, Penge | 209 yd | |
| The Alexandra | 163 Parish Lane, Penge | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 150 High Street, Penge | 75 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 138 High Street, Penge | 75 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit 1, 126 - 128 High Street | 97 yd | |
| Favorite Fried Chicken | 114 High Street, Penge | 97 yd | |
| Lucky Great Wall | 4 Croydon Road, Penge | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 50 yd | |
| Mega Saver | 183 - 189 High Street, Penge | 209 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 302 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 317 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 204 - 212 High Street, Penge | 479 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Harris Academy Bromley LENNARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 904 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Cator Park CATOR PARK PAVILION CATOR PARK PAVILION ALDERSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 984 yd |
| Cyphers Indoor Bowls Club CYPHERS CYPHERS KINGS HALL ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,007 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.