Croydon Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 7YU is located in the Crystal Palace & Anerley 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 Croydon Road, London, SE20 7YU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8SH, SE20 8FB, SE20 8SJ, SE20 7TY, SE20 8TA, SE20 7UP, SE20 7UH, SE20 8TN, SE20 7UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 7YU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 53.6% | 52% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 7YU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% 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 | 64.2% | 58.1% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.8% | 26% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.3% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 57.2% | 47.4% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 32.6% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 14% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 18% | 9.5% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 11.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 6.9% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 18.7% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 38.8% | -3.9% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3.1% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.7% 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 | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 14.5% | 12.1% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 9.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.4% | 15.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 14.3% |
| Other Black | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 48.8% | 45.7% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -35.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 68.4% | 64.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 13.6% | 8.8% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 7.5% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 64.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 19.8% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 3.7% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 6.4% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croydon Road was 69.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Croydon Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 338th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 141.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184B Croydon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-05-19 | £327,784 |
| Flat 18 Marta Rose Court, 188 Croydon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,250 | 2022-11-24 | £81,007 |
| Flat 17 Marta Rose Court, 188 Croydon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-10-25 | £346,852 |
| Flat 9 Marta Rose Court, 188 Croydon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2021-09-03 | £186,504 |
| Flat 11 Marta Rose Court, 188 Croydon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2021-06-14 | £88,701 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,433 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 | 2,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Fleming Primary School Witham Road , Anerley SE20 7YB | 4out of 4 | 725 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 | 1,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 2out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 2,594 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 | 1,310 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,587 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 | 2,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,086 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,254 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 2,487 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dutchie Express / Lucky Crabs Kitchen / Mac 'n' Cheese | 85 Penge Road, Penge | 343 yd | |
| V & J Bar Restaurant | 87 Penge Road, Penge | 343 yd | |
| Topping Masters | 75 Penge Road, South Norwood | 516 yd | |
| Rosie Lee Cafe | 147 Anerley Road, Penge | 556 yd | |
| Mega Cafe | 78 Elmers End Road, Penge | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre | Streetwise Advice Centre, 3A Anerley Station Road | 771 yd | |
| Maple Tree | 52 - 54 Maple Road, Penge | 826 yd | |
| Anerley Arms | 2 Ridsdale Road, Penge | 876 yd | |
| The Albion | 26 High Street, South Norwood | 1,007 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 55 Croydon Road, Penge | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stunt City Takeaway | 166 Croydon Road, Penge | 323 yd | |
| Desi Spice | 85A Penge Road, Penge | 343 yd | |
| Marlow Fish Bar | 57 Marlow Road, Penge | 465 yd | |
| Richie Spice | 73 - 75 Elmers End Road, Penge | 623 yd | |
| Blue Sea Fish Bar | 81 Elmers End Road, Penge | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 169 - 175 Croydon Road, Penge | 85 yd | |
| Co-op | 70 - 72 Elmers End Road, Penge | 579 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 573 yd |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 769 yd | |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 820 yd |
| Harris Academy South Norwood CUMBERLOW AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Stanley Halls STANLEY HALL STANLEY HALL SOUTH NORWOOD HILL | 1,039 yd | |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,092 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 | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.