Marlow Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 7XN is located in the Clock House 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 Marlow Road, London, SE20 7XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 7XG, SE20 7XW, SE20 7XP, SE20 7YN, SE20 7YL, SE25 4HL, SE20 7XH, SE25 4HH, SE20 7XQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 7XN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 52.2% | 52.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47.9% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 7XN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 41.5% | 48% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 36.1% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 49.8% | 50.4% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 35.5% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 10.4% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 50% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.5% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 10% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 11.4% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 65.1% | 58.9% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -22.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 80.8% | 69.1% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 12.1% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 69.4% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 1.8% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlow Road was 49.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% lower than the Clock House average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlow Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Clock House and the 445th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Marlow Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £652,250 | 2020-10-27 | £781,447 |
| 145 Marlow Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2017-12-12 | £562,120 |
| 141 Marlow Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2016-01-15 | £670,491 |
| 139 Marlow Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2009-09-25 | £671,106 |
| 141 Marlow Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2009-06-05 | £612,962 |
SE20 7XN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE20 7XN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,461 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 | 2,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Fleming Primary School Witham Road , Anerley SE20 7YB | - not rated | 410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Fleming Primary School Witham Road , Anerley SE20 7YB | 4out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4JD | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4JD | - not rated | 728 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 2out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Eden Park Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Technical High School for Boys Davidson Road , CR0 6DD | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,286 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,450 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,194 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,256 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge To School Samuel Taylor Youth Centre 194 Selhurst Road , South Norwood SE25 6XX | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Preparatory School 20 Langley Road , Elmers End BR3 4AD | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dutchie Express / Lucky Crabs Kitchen / Mac 'n' Cheese | 85 Penge Road, Penge | 443 yd | |
| V & J Bar Restaurant | 87 Penge Road, Penge | 443 yd | |
| Topping Masters | 75 Penge Road, South Norwood | 493 yd | |
| Graces Bar & Grill | 1 Witham Road, Penge | 554 yd | |
| Mega Cafe | 78 Elmers End Road, Penge | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albert Tavern | The Albert, 65 Harrington Road | 614 yd | |
| The Albion | 26 High Street, South Norwood | 847 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | 64 High Street, South Norwood | 957 yd | |
| The Portland Arms | 152 Portland Road, South Norwood | 1,007 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow Fish Bar | 57 Marlow Road, Penge | 382 yd | |
| Desi Spice | 85A Penge Road, Penge | 443 yd | |
| Elmers Kebab | 86 Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 629 yd | |
| Modern China | 113 Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 673 yd | |
| Richie Spice | 73 - 75 Elmers End Road, Penge | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 169 - 175 Croydon Road, Penge | 480 yd | |
| Co-op | 70 - 72 Elmers End Road, Penge | 650 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 895 yd | |
| Tesco | 156 Portland Road, South Norwood | 997 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Harris Academy South Norwood CUMBERLOW AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Stanley Halls STANLEY HALL STANLEY HALL SOUTH NORWOOD HILL | 917 yd | |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 1,016 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,025 yd |
| South Norwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Portland Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,085 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.