Hawthorn Grove is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8LJ 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 Hawthorn Grove, London, SE20 8LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8LW, SE20 8LD, SE20 8PS, SE20 8LH, SE20 8LE, SE20 8PU, SE20 8PQ, SE20 8PD, SE20 8UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 8LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 55.9% | 56% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 44.1% | 44% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 8LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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 | 55.2% | 58.5% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 24.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 50.1% | 51.6% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 29% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 21.2% | 16.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 34.3% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.6% 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 | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 15.7% | 16.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 13.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.7% | 11.9% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 10.9% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 46% | 42.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -38.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 71% | 70.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 9.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 5.8% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.5% | 69.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 22.9% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 2.1% | -6.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 0.2% | -16.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Grove was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hawthorn Grove has the 19th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 399th highest crime rate of 930 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 risen by about 124.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16 Rutland House Hawthorn Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-03-28 | £387,513 |
| Flat 1 Rutland House Hawthorn Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £28,000 | 1997-02-17 | £145,078 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,224 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 | 3,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,508 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 Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 948 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 | 1,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 2,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,522 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 | 2,179 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,463 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 | 3,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,039 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,138 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 | 1,649 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Academy special converter | No | 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 | 399 yd | |
| Anticoli Pizza | 154 Maple Road, Penge | 415 yd | |
| J Z's | 156 Maple Road, Penge | 415 yd | |
| Shahi Food Zone | 166 Maple Road, Penge | 418 yd | |
| Rosie Lee Cafe | 147 Anerley Road, Penge | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Tree | 52 - 54 Maple Road, Penge | 127 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 55 Croydon Road, Penge | 387 yd | |
| West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre | Streetwise Advice Centre, 3A Anerley Station Road | 419 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Arms | 3 Croydon Road, Penge | 523 yd | |
| Anerley Arms | 2 Ridsdale Road, Penge | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemo's Fish And Chips | 93 Maple Road, Penge | 109 yd | |
| Chicken World | 101A Maple Road, Penge | 114 yd | |
| Rice Hut | 140 Maple Road, Penge | 415 yd | |
| Penge Jerk Shack | 205 Maple Road, Penge | 473 yd | |
| Hayaku Sushi Cafe | 207 Maple Road, Penge | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 433 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 546 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 551 yd | |
| Mega Saver | 183 - 189 High Street, Penge | 660 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 677 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 326 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 823 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 | 1,018 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 | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.