Bargrove Close is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8DU 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 Bargrove Close, London, SE20 8DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8DG, SE20 8DX, SE20 8AW, SE20 8DQ, SE20 8DZ, SE19 2BW, SE20 8DW, SE20 8DH, SE20 8DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 8DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 52.5% | 52.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 8DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.2% 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% | 57.2% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 29.3% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 47.1% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 32.1% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 18.8% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 7.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 39.7% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 11.7% | 3.5% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.8% 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 | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 17.1% | 15.3% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.7% | 9.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.5% | 10.8% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 52.9% | 45.8% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -35.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 76.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.5% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 9.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 4.1% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 76.5% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 16.4% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 0.7% | -16.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bargrove Close was 214.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% higher than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bargrove Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 73rd highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Bargrove Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2026-02-13 | £535,000 |
| 32 Bargrove Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-24 | £252,944 |
| 22 Bargrove Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-12-09 | £281,529 |
| 17 Bargrove Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-03-12 | £487,529 |
| 9 Bargrove Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2020-02-10 | £603,924 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,965 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 | 3,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,650 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 | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | - not rated | 619 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Primary School Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | - not rated | 899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 899 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 | - not rated | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,880 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,036 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 | 2,203 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 4,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,236 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,236 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 268 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 478 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 699 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 803 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Federation C/O Harris City Technology College , Maberley Road SE19 2BH | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Sixth form centres | 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 | 118 yd | |
| Cafe Chic | 25 Anerley Road, Penge | 142 yd | |
| Mozart London | 69 Anerley Road, Penge | 143 yd | |
| DVM Cafe | 61 Anerley Road, Penge | 143 yd | |
| Chatsworth Bakehouse | 120A Anerley Road, Penge | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 139 yd | |
| Anerley Arms | 2 Ridsdale Road, Penge | 475 yd | |
| West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre | Streetwise Advice Centre, 3A Anerley Station Road | 613 yd | |
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 757 yd | |
| Cocktail Embassy | 76 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Fried Chicken | 67 Anerley Road, Penge | 143 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza/ Pizza Village | 96 Anerley Road, Penge | 163 yd | |
| No Name (Fish And Chips) | 98 Anerley Road, Penge | 163 yd | |
| Tasty Flavours | 118 Anerley Road, Penge | 163 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 86 Anerley Road, Penge | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 219 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 918 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 999 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 1,042 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 | 427 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 709 yd |
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 867 yd | |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 904 yd |
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.