Rowan Terrace is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8BB 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 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowan Terrace, London, SE20 8BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8BX, SE20 8BU, SE20 8BS, SE20 8BY, SE20 8FT, SE20 8FU, SE20 8BD, SE20 8AN, SE20 8FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 8BB, 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 | 54.5% | 52% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48% | 2.5% | 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 8BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65% 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 | 55.4% | 65% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 27.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 21% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -23.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 50.7% | 57.3% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 27.1% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around SE20 8BB this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 61.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 7.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 5.6% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 7% | -10.7% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 61.2% | 25.7% | 33.8% | 27.4% |
| Other | 14.7% | 2.3% | -12.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.8% 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 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 13.8% | 15.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 12.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.8% | 6.6% | -7.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 7% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 50.7% | 50.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -30.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 52.6% | 69.8% | 17.2% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 10.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 13.1% | 9% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 2% | -6.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.6% | 7.8% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.5% | 69.8% | 18.3% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 21.2% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 5.1% | -6.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 3.1% | -9.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 0.8% | -18.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowan Terrace was 165.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% higher than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowan Terrace has the 20th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 115th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rowan Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-11-13 | £486,829 |
| 5 Rowan Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-06-09 | £538,753 |
| 5 Rowan Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-03-25 | £532,675 |
| 6 Rowan Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-11-29 | £346,022 |
| 2 Rowan Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2016-08-17 | £504,404 |
SE20 8BB 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 | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 2,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,735 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 | 3,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anerley Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | - not rated | 173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | - not rated | 173 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 173 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | - not rated | 806 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | - not rated | 599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,969 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,039 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 | 1,838 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,549 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 5,050 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 183 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 235 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 599 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 743 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Park School 2 Blean Grove , Penge SE20 8QU | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Lee Cafe | 147 Anerley Road, Penge | 385 yd | |
| Crespidia | 51 - 53 Anerley Road, Penge | 515 yd | |
| Chatsworth Bakehouse | 120A Anerley Road, Penge | 535 yd | |
| Arin Cafe | 106 Anerley Road, Penge | 536 yd | |
| Cafe Chic | 25 Anerley Road, Penge | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anerley Arms | 2 Ridsdale Road, Penge | 237 yd | |
| West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre | Streetwise Advice Centre, 3A Anerley Station Road | 303 yd | |
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 349 yd | |
| Maple Tree | 52 - 54 Maple Road, Penge | 798 yd | |
| Bridge House Tavern | 2 High Street, Penge | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamma Mia | 129 Anerley Road, Penge | 150 yd | |
| Anerley Fish & Chicken | 117 Anerley Road, Penge | 150 yd | |
| Tony's Lunch Box | 2 Anerley Station Road, Penge | 264 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza/ Pizza Village | 96 Anerley Road, Penge | 536 yd | |
| No Name (Fish And Chips) | 98 Anerley Road, Penge | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 619 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 169 - 175 Croydon Road, Penge | 855 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 195 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 532 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 607 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 795 yd |
| Crystal Palace National Sports Centre CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE LEDRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 795 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 931 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 | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.