Parish Lane is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 7NP 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 Parish Lane, London, SE20 7NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 7NR, SE20 7NN, SE20 7NT, BR3 1JG, SE20 7HU, SE20 7NJ, BR3 1JQ, BR3 1LU, SE20 7NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE20 7NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.8% | 41.1% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 43.3% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.5% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 56.9% | 55.7% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 32.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 10.4% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 15.6% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.1% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 9.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 50.6% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 3.8% | -3.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.2% | 6.2% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 70.8% | 66.4% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 75.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 75.3% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 11.6% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 75.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 16.4% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 0.2% | -11.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parish Lane was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Penge & Cator average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Parish Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Penge & Cator and the 317th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Parish Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-08-20 | £724,004 |
| 88 Parish Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2018-09-28 | £615,267 |
| 89 Parish Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2016-08-05 | £752,653 |
| 88 Parish Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2013-09-05 | £490,532 |
| 86 Parish Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2009-03-20 | £481,014 |
SE20 7NP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SE20 7NP 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,181 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 | 4,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 5,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Infant School Kent House Road , BR3 1JG | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 545 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 2,461 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 | 3,042 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 | 4,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,478 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of Flavours | 4 Green Lane, Penge | 281 yd | |
| Kent House Coffee & Flowers | Kent House, Plawsfield Road | 316 yd | |
| Belash Tandoori | 205 High Street, Penge | 361 yd | |
| The Post Restaurant | 159 High Street, Penge | 392 yd | |
| The Desserts Hub And Cafe | 157 High Street, Penge | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alexandra | 163 Parish Lane, Penge | 291 yd | |
| Moon And Stars | 164 - 166 High Street, Penge | 404 yd | |
| Pawleyne Arms | 156 High Street, Penge | 425 yd | |
| Penge Brewing Co | 21 Southey Street, Penge | 456 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Arms | 3 Croydon Road, Penge | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mado Kebab | 3 Green Lane, Penge | 281 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 1 Green Lane, Penge | 281 yd | |
| Penge Chicken Spot | 3 Central Parade, High Street | 415 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 150 High Street, Penge | 425 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 138 High Street, Penge | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Saver | 183 - 189 High Street, Penge | 361 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 404 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 204 - 212 High Street, Penge | 413 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 476 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Harris Academy Bromley LENNARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Cator Park CATOR PARK PAVILION CATOR PARK PAVILION ALDERSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Cyphers Indoor Bowls Club CYPHERS CYPHERS KINGS HALL ROAD | indoor bowls | 574 yd |
| Kings Hall Recreation Ground KINGS HALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 722 yd |
| Hsbc Sports & Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LENNARD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| The Spa At Beckenham BECKENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 952 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.