Central Parade is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 7TN 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 Central Parade, London, SE20 7TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 7PF, SE20 7AF, SE20 7AG, SE20 7TJ, SE20 7EU, SE20 8RS, SE20 7PT, SE20 8RW, SE20 7PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 7TN, 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 7TN, 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 Central Parade was 678.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 414.6% higher than the Penge & Cator average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Central Parade has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Penge & Cator and the 12th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 276.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8A Central Parade, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2019-09-27 | £1,050 |
| 1 Central Parade, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £6,000,000 | 2016-11-22 | £6,377,953 |
SE20 7TN 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,844 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 | 4,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,876 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 | 266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | - not rated | 346 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | - not rated | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Infant School Kent House Road , BR3 1JG | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | 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 | 864 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 864 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 2,353 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 | 2,703 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 | 4,773 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,773 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 | 467 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook School 2 Hayne Road , BR3 4HY | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 1,497 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Rose | 11 Central Parade, High Street | 2 yd | |
| Belash Tandoori | 205 High Street, Penge | 60 yd | |
| Caffe Casbah | 140 High Street, Penge | 97 yd | |
| Burger King | 132 High Street, Penge | 137 yd | |
| The Post Restaurant | 159 High Street, Penge | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsmiths Arms | 3 Croydon Road, Penge | 89 yd | |
| Pawleyne Arms | 156 High Street, Penge | 97 yd | |
| Moon And Stars | 164 - 166 High Street, Penge | 147 yd | |
| Crooked Billet | 99 High Street, Penge | 304 yd | |
| Penge Brewing Co | 21 Southey Street, Penge | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penge Chicken Spot | 3 Central Parade, High Street | 2 yd | |
| Lucky Great Wall | 4 Croydon Road, Penge | 64 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 150 High Street, Penge | 97 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 138 High Street, Penge | 97 yd | |
| Mado Kebab | 3 Green Lane, Penge | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Saver | 183 - 189 High Street, Penge | 60 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 139 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 147 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 204 - 212 High Street, Penge | 313 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 464 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Harris Academy Bromley LENNARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Cator Park CATOR PARK PAVILION CATOR PARK PAVILION ALDERSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 898 yd |
| Cyphers Indoor Bowls Club CYPHERS CYPHERS KINGS HALL ROAD | indoor bowls | 904 yd |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.