Anerley Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8DL 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 Road, London, SE20 8DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8DH, SE20 8DQ, SE19 2JD, SE20 8AW, SE20 8AU, SE20 8AX, SE19 2JE, SE20 8AZ, SE19 2JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE20 8DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 51.2% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 53.9% | 48.8% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 54.1% | 64.9% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 19.3% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 11.8% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 49.6% | 52.7% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 35.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 8.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8DL this area, 8.8% 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 61.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 8.8% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 8.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 9.9% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 61.9% | 23.8% | 33.8% | 28.1% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.5% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 14.7% | 6.1% | -8.6% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 69% | 70.8% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 63.9% 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 | 70.7% | 63.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 15.9% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 4.8% | -7.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 63.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 19.9% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 11.4% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 3.6% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 1.4% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anerley Road was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anerley Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 436th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

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 5 130 Anerley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-10-06 | £193,920 |
| 132B Anerley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2023-03-31 | £263,759 |
| Flat 4 122 Anerley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-02-22 | £414,980 |
| Flat 3 122 Anerley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-01-19 | £470,000 |
| Flat 6 122 Anerley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-12-19 | £456,802 |
SE20 8DL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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 | 222 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,806 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 | 3,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,542 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 | 604 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 2out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,405 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,092 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,373 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 | 4,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,110 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,398 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,092 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crespidia | 51 - 53 Anerley Road, Penge | 176 yd | |
| Chatsworth Bakehouse | 120A Anerley Road, Penge | 197 yd | |
| Arin Cafe | 106 Anerley Road, Penge | 197 yd | |
| Cafe Chic | 25 Anerley Road, Penge | 214 yd | |
| Mozart London | 69 Anerley Road, Penge | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 10 yd | |
| Anerley Arms | 2 Ridsdale Road, Penge | 428 yd | |
| West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre | Streetwise Advice Centre, 3A Anerley Station Road | 558 yd | |
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 768 yd | |
| The White Hart | 96 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli Pizza/ Pizza Village | 96 Anerley Road, Penge | 197 yd | |
| No Name (Fish And Chips) | 98 Anerley Road, Penge | 197 yd | |
| Tasty Flavours | 118 Anerley Road, Penge | 197 yd | |
| Miami Fried Chicken | 67 Anerley Road, Penge | 214 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 86 Anerley Road, Penge | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 280 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 922 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 1,044 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 511 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 | 567 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 581 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 838 yd |
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 868 yd | |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 953 yd |
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 993 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 | 86.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.1% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.