Anerley Park Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8DA 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 Anerley Park Road, London, SE20 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8BZ, SE20 8DJ, SE20 8NH, SE20 8DP, SE20 8NQ, SE20 8DN, SE20 8DD, SE20 8NJ, SE20 8PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE20 8DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 50.9% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54% | 49.1% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66% 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 | 65.8% | 66% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 28.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 26% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 47.1% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 59.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 11.9% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 7.4% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 8.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 9.7% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 59.5% | 18.1% | 33.8% | 25.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 4.2% | -6.0% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.1% | 4.9% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 71% | 78.1% | 7.1% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 78.7% | 73.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 16.5% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 9% | 3.4% | -5.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 73.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 15.8% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 1% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anerley Park Road was 207.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% higher than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anerley Park Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 70th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Rossal Court Anerley Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-01-28 | £296,566 |
| Flat 2 Rossal Court Anerley Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-08-11 | £287,958 |
| Flat 12 Rossal Court Anerley Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2023-05-12 | £278,876 |
| Flat 11 Rossal Court Anerley Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-07-08 | £268,490 |
| Flat 13 Rossal Court Anerley Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-05-19 | £308,839 |
SE20 8DA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,179 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 | 3,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 4out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,365 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 4,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,349 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,024 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Manor College - Crystal Palace | Capel Manor College, Crystal Palace Park | 245 yd | |
| Crespidia | 51 - 53 Anerley Road, Penge | 450 yd | |
| Cafe Chic | 25 Anerley Road, Penge | 466 yd | |
| Mozart London | 69 Anerley Road, Penge | 466 yd | |
| DVM Cafe | 61 Anerley Road, Penge | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anerley Arms | 2 Ridsdale Road, Penge | 365 yd | |
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 416 yd | |
| West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre | Streetwise Advice Centre, 3A Anerley Station Road | 480 yd | |
| Bridge House Tavern | 2 High Street, Penge | 482 yd | |
| Craft Metropolis | 47 High Street, Penge | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Fried Chicken | 67 Anerley Road, Penge | 466 yd | |
| Mamma Mia | 129 Anerley Road, Penge | 491 yd | |
| Anerley Fish & Chicken | 117 Anerley Road, Penge | 491 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza/ Pizza Village | 96 Anerley Road, Penge | 497 yd | |
| No Name (Fish And Chips) | 98 Anerley Road, Penge | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 535 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 808 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 1,059 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 333 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 758 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 984 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.