High Street is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 7PF 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 7PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 7TN, SE20 7PT, SE20 7PR, SE20 7PU, SE20 7AF, SE20 7EU, SE20 7TJ, SE20 7AG, SE20 7JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE20 7PF 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 High Street was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% lower than the Penge & Cator average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Penge & Cator and the 366th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203 High Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2023-11-21 | £709,077 |
| 203 High Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-02-03 | £557,825 |
| Second Floor Flat 195 High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-04 | £299,366 |
| 211A High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2021-03-25 | £354,247 |
| 213A High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-11-16 | £381,459 |
SE20 7PF 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 7PF 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,893 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 | 4,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royston Primary School High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | - not rated | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Infant School Kent House Road , BR3 1JG | - not rated | 356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Infant School Kent House Road , BR3 1JG | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | - not rated | 398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 811 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,744 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 | 4,756 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,756 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 527 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook School 2 Hayne Road , BR3 4HY | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belash Tandoori | 205 High Street, Penge | 2 yd | |
| Tudor Rose | 11 Central Parade, High Street | 62 yd | |
| Caffe Casbah | 140 High Street, Penge | 136 yd | |
| The Post Restaurant | 159 High Street, Penge | 171 yd | |
| Burger King | 132 High Street, Penge | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon And Stars | 164 - 166 High Street, Penge | 116 yd | |
| Pawleyne Arms | 156 High Street, Penge | 136 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Arms | 3 Croydon Road, Penge | 140 yd | |
| Penge Brewing Co | 21 Southey Street, Penge | 328 yd | |
| Crooked Billet | 99 High Street, Penge | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penge Chicken Spot | 3 Central Parade, High Street | 62 yd | |
| Lucky Great Wall | 4 Croydon Road, Penge | 120 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 150 High Street, Penge | 136 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 138 High Street, Penge | 136 yd | |
| Mado Kebab | 3 Green Lane, Penge | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Saver | 183 - 189 High Street, Penge | 1 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 116 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 187 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 204 - 212 High Street, Penge | 269 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 510 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Harris Academy Bromley LENNARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Cator Park CATOR PARK PAVILION CATOR PARK PAVILION ALDERSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Cyphers Indoor Bowls Club CYPHERS CYPHERS KINGS HALL ROAD | indoor bowls | 843 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 953 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Kings Hall Recreation Ground KINGS HALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,013 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.