Chartwell Way is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8LX 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 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chartwell Way, London, SE20 8LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8LY, SE20 8LT, SE20 8JL, SE20 8EE, SE20 8EF, SE20 8JW, SE20 8LU, SE20 8EG, SE20 8PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 8LX, 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 | 58.3% | 56% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 41.7% | 44% | 2.3% | 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 8LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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 | 55.5% | 60.3% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 19.6% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -24.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.5% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 49.6% | 50.7% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 36.8% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| 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.
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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 16.4% | 6.5% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 6.8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 8.5% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 46.9% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 10.4% | 3.4% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 14.2% | 7.7% | -6.5% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.9% | 5.3% | -7.6% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 55% | 62% | 7.0% | 81.4% | -19.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 65.4% | 64.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 13.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 8.2% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65% | 64.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 20.8% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 4.3% | -4.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 6.3% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 3.9% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chartwell Way was 372.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 179.3% higher than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chartwell Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 28th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Chartwell Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £418,750 | 2026-01-09 | £408,916 |
| 11 Chartwell Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-10-27 | £307,075 |
| 23 Chartwell Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2022-01-21 | £261,831 |
| 2 Chartwell Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-11-22 | £461,363 |
| 8 Chartwell Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-11-01 | £473,504 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,946 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 | 3,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,264 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 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | - not rated | 392 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | - not rated | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 978 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 2out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 5,349 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,386 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 | 1,910 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,205 yd | Further education | 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 | 4,944 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,398 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 5,439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 570 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Park School 2 Blean Grove , Penge SE20 8QU | - not rated | 613 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 627 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 978 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 1,123 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Lee Cafe | 147 Anerley Road, Penge | 108 yd | |
| H & H Kebab And Burger House | 2 The Parade, Croydon Road | 463 yd | |
| Anticoli Pizza | 154 Maple Road, Penge | 758 yd | |
| J Z's | 156 Maple Road, Penge | 758 yd | |
| Shahi Food Zone | 166 Maple Road, Penge | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre | Streetwise Advice Centre, 3A Anerley Station Road | 156 yd | |
| Anerley Arms | 2 Ridsdale Road, Penge | 293 yd | |
| Maple Tree | 52 - 54 Maple Road, Penge | 402 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 55 Croydon Road, Penge | 700 yd | |
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's Lunch Box | 2 Anerley Station Road, Penge | 145 yd | |
| Mamma Mia | 129 Anerley Road, Penge | 262 yd | |
| Anerley Fish & Chicken | 117 Anerley Road, Penge | 262 yd | |
| Nemo's Fish And Chips | 93 Maple Road, Penge | 460 yd | |
| Stunt City Takeaway | 166 Croydon Road, Penge | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 507 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 169 - 175 Croydon Road, Penge | 650 yd | |
| Co-op | 70 - 72 Elmers End Road, Penge | 802 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 848 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 139 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 905 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 | 962 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 984 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,026 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 | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.