Chesham Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 7RH 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 Chesham Road, London, SE20 7RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 7RF, BR3 4TW, SE20 7RL, SE20 7RJ, SE20 7RD, BR3 4SG, BR3 4TN, BR3 4TQ, BR3 4SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 7RH, 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 | 55.6% | 53% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 44.4% | 47% | 2.6% | 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 7RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 37.4% | 42.6% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 41.1% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.3% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 46.5% | 50% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 34.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 13% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 11.8% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.6% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 48.1% | 20.0% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 8.2% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| White | 65.2% | 65.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 82.3% | 78.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 78.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.4% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 1.2% | -12.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chesham Road was 151.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 153.6% higher than the Clock House average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chesham Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Clock House and the 119th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Chesham Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2024-10-28 | £744,410 |
| 5 Chesham Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2022-09-22 | £621,450 |
| 18 Chesham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-03-04 | £629,467 |
| 13 Chesham Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2020-06-17 | £281,510 |
| 8 Chesham Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2019-02-28 | £598,186 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,198 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 | 3,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,121 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 | 290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Fleming Primary School Witham Road , Anerley SE20 7YB | 4out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Primary School Churchfields Road , BR3 4QY | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | 3out of 4 | 882 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 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 2,135 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 | 1,997 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,136 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 | 3,094 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 | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 3,005 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 | 262 yd | |
| H & H Kebab And Burger House | 2 The Parade, Croydon Road | 359 yd | |
| Graces Bar & Grill | 1 Witham Road, Penge | 453 yd | |
| Sicilian Art Pizzeria | 188 High Street, Penge | 683 yd | |
| El Molino | 251 Beckenham Road, Beckenham | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South East London Masonic Club | 3 Avenue Road, London | 383 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 55 Croydon Road, Penge | 467 yd | |
| Maple Tree | 52 - 54 Maple Road, Penge | 555 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Arms | 3 Croydon Road, Penge | 687 yd | |
| Moon And Stars | 164 - 166 High Street, Penge | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Spice | 73 - 75 Elmers End Road, Penge | 228 yd | |
| Blue Sea Fish Bar | 81 Elmers End Road, Penge | 228 yd | |
| Elmers Kebab | 86 Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 307 yd | |
| Modern China | 113 Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 310 yd | |
| Stunt City Takeaway | 166 Croydon Road, Penge | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 70 - 72 Elmers End Road, Penge | 262 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 316 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 204 - 212 High Street, Penge | 683 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 689 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 169 - 175 Croydon Road, Penge | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Churchfields Primary School CHURCHFIELDS CHILDREN AND FAMILY CENTRE CHURCHFIELDS CHILDREN AND FAMILY CENTRE CHURCHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 687 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 763 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.