Ash Close is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 7RE 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 Ash Close, London, SE20 7RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 7ST, SE20 7SU, SE20 7RQ, SE20 7SN, SE20 7RG, SE20 7RD, SE20 7RF, SE20 7UU, SE20 7RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 7RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 53.8% | 52.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 47.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 7RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 52.2% | 52.8% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 30.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 8.3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 41.4% | 51.2% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 29.7% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 14.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 3.2% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 14.3% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 16.5% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 13.9% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 43.3% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.6% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.3% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 4% | 9.1% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| White | 74.1% | 59.3% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -22.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 64.8% 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 | 81.3% | 64.8% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 9.9% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 8.5% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 8.8% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 64.6% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 20.7% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 4.6% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Close was 293.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 392.4% higher than the Clock House average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ash Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Clock House and the 42nd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ash Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2020-08-19 | £239,080 |
| 5 Ash Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2011-05-13 | £276,451 |
| 5 Ash Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2006-08-31 | £276,408 |
| 8 Ash Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,995 | 2006-01-05 | £262,858 |
| 9 Ash Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2005-04-29 | £282,810 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,037 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 | 3,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Fleming Primary School Witham Road , Anerley SE20 7YB | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,855 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,037 yd | Further education | 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 | 3,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,760 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Cafe | 78 Elmers End Road, Penge | 175 yd | |
| H & H Kebab And Burger House | 2 The Parade, Croydon Road | 228 yd | |
| Graces Bar & Grill | 1 Witham Road, Penge | 440 yd | |
| Rosie Lee Cafe | 147 Anerley Road, Penge | 676 yd | |
| Sicilian Art Pizzeria | 188 High Street, Penge | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South East London Masonic Club | 3 Avenue Road, London | 481 yd | |
| Maple Tree | 52 - 54 Maple Road, Penge | 491 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 55 Croydon Road, Penge | 509 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Arms | 3 Croydon Road, Penge | 754 yd | |
| Moon And Stars | 164 - 166 High Street, Penge | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Spice | 73 - 75 Elmers End Road, Penge | 172 yd | |
| Blue Sea Fish Bar | 81 Elmers End Road, Penge | 172 yd | |
| Elmers Kebab | 86 Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 283 yd | |
| Modern China | 113 Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 328 yd | |
| Stunt City Takeaway | 166 Croydon Road, Penge | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 70 - 72 Elmers End Road, Penge | 175 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 185 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 169 - 175 Croydon Road, Penge | 541 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 792 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 204 - 212 High Street, Penge | 817 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 162 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 542 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Churchfields Primary School CHURCHFIELDS CHILDREN AND FAMILY CENTRE CHURCHFIELDS CHILDREN AND FAMILY CENTRE CHURCHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.