Maple Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8HE is located in the Penge & Cator 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 Maple Road, London, SE20 8HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8JJ, SE20 8LA, SE20 8EU, SE20 8LW, SE20 8LD, SE20 8ET, SE20 8HB, SE20 8LJ, SE20 8LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 8HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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% | 53.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.4% | 46.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 8HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 50% | 46% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 32.9% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 14.1% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 45.7% | 50.7% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34.4% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 10% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 15% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 7.5% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 11.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 51.9% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 7% | 2.3% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 17.4% | 10.8% | -6.6% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.1% | 15.2% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 14.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 47.2% | 48.3% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -33.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 67.5% | 63.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 11.9% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 14% | 7.8% | -6.2% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.2% | 63.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 20% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 10% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 3% | -10.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 3.3% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maple Road was 58.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.4% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Maple Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 410th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Maple Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2025-07-18 | £540,423 |
| 36 Maple Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-12-20 | £456,431 |
| 34 Maple Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-04-16 | £480,305 |
| 34 Maple Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-04-16 | £436,641 |
| 38 Maple Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £596,000 | 2024-01-30 | £631,319 |
SE20 8HE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,280 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 | 3,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | - not rated | 219 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | - not rated | 519 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | - not rated | 519 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Primary School Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | - not rated | 586 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 | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 2out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,169 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,199 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Park School 2 Blean Grove , Penge SE20 8QU | - not rated | 381 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 970 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,381 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H & H Kebab And Burger House | 2 The Parade, Croydon Road | 292 yd | |
| Anticoli Pizza | 154 Maple Road, Penge | 446 yd | |
| J Z's | 156 Maple Road, Penge | 446 yd | |
| Shahi Food Zone | 166 Maple Road, Penge | 450 yd | |
| Rosie Lee Cafe | 147 Anerley Road, Penge | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Tree | 52 - 54 Maple Road, Penge | 2 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 55 Croydon Road, Penge | 298 yd | |
| South East London Masonic Club | 3 Avenue Road, London | 436 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Arms | 3 Croydon Road, Penge | 484 yd | |
| West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre | Streetwise Advice Centre, 3A Anerley Station Road | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemo's Fish And Chips | 93 Maple Road, Penge | 121 yd | |
| Chicken World | 101A Maple Road, Penge | 130 yd | |
| Rice Hut | 140 Maple Road, Penge | 446 yd | |
| Stunt City Takeaway | 166 Croydon Road, Penge | 517 yd | |
| Penge Jerk Shack | 205 Maple Road, Penge | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 320 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 549 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 614 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 618 yd | |
| Mega Saver | 183 - 189 High Street, Penge | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 329 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 808 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 | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.