Franklin Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8HW 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 Franklin Road, London, SE20 8HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8JG, SE20 8HS, SE20 8HQ, SE20 8JQ, SE20 7AE, SE20 7AH, SE20 8JH, SE20 8HJ, SE20 8HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 8HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 51.7% | 53% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 8HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 50.4% | 51.9% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 34.2% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 42.9% | 50.6% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 34.9% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.9% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 11.7% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 13.3% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 47% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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 | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.8% | 5.4% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 64.2% | 63.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 71.4% 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 | 65.9% | 71.4% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 11.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 6.6% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 71.6% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 20.2% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 2.1% | -7.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 0.6% | -18.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 12.7% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Franklin Road was 58.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.5% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Franklin Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 412th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Franklin Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2025-11-28 | £714,236 |
| 10A Franklin Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-01-13 | £518,661 |
| Flat B 10 Franklin Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £463,000 | 2017-07-24 | £466,455 |
| 12A Franklin Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-11-04 | £425,197 |
| 2 Franklin Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2016-08-30 | £396,318 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 2,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,595 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 | 3,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | - not rated | 288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | - not rated | 288 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royston Primary School High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | - not rated | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,474 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 4,934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,934 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,450 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 | 284 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook School 2 Hayne Road , BR3 4HY | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anticoli Pizza | 154 Maple Road, Penge | 201 yd | |
| J Z's | 156 Maple Road, Penge | 201 yd | |
| Shahi Food Zone | 166 Maple Road, Penge | 204 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 174 Maple Road, Penge | 257 yd | |
| Tudor Rose | 11 Central Parade, High Street | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsmiths Arms | 3 Croydon Road, Penge | 182 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 55 Croydon Road, Penge | 186 yd | |
| Pawleyne Arms | 156 High Street, Penge | 267 yd | |
| Maple Tree | 52 - 54 Maple Road, Penge | 316 yd | |
| South East London Masonic Club | 3 Avenue Road, London | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Hut | 140 Maple Road, Penge | 201 yd | |
| Lucky Great Wall | 4 Croydon Road, Penge | 228 yd | |
| Chicken World | 101A Maple Road, Penge | 228 yd | |
| Nemo's Fish And Chips | 93 Maple Road, Penge | 234 yd | |
| Penge Chicken Spot | 3 Central Parade, High Street | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 238 yd | |
| Mega Saver | 183 - 189 High Street, Penge | 318 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 343 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 416 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 204 - 212 High Street, Penge | 496 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 641 yd |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 870 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.