Chestnut Grove is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8PU 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 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chestnut Grove, London, SE20 8PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8PS, SE20 8PQ, SE20 8UN, SE20 8PE, SE20 8PD, SE20 8PF, SE20 8QH, SE20 8LH, SE20 8LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 8PU, 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 8PU, 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 Chestnut Grove was 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chestnut Grove has the 11th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 412th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Chestnut Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-07-08 | £368,617 |
| 29 Chestnut Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-01-18 | £475,511 |
| 27 Chestnut Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2018-08-20 | £419,195 |
| 28 Chestnut Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2017-08-24 | £365,021 |
| 29 Chestnut Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £427,500 | 2017-02-17 | £526,073 |
| 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 | 2,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,352 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 | 3,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Primary School Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | - not rated | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | - not rated | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | - not rated | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 2,437 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 | 2,290 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 | 5,040 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,040 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,138 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 | 212 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 905 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 920 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,337 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anticoli Pizza | 154 Maple Road, Penge | 352 yd | |
| J Z's | 156 Maple Road, Penge | 352 yd | |
| Shahi Food Zone | 166 Maple Road, Penge | 355 yd | |
| Creperie Chez Yves | 201 - 203 Maple Road, Penge | 397 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 174 Maple Road, Penge | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Tree | 52 - 54 Maple Road, Penge | 215 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 55 Croydon Road, Penge | 422 yd | |
| West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre | Streetwise Advice Centre, 3A Anerley Station Road | 439 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Arms | 3 Croydon Road, Penge | 509 yd | |
| Craft Metropolis | 47 High Street, Penge | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World | 101A Maple Road, Penge | 135 yd | |
| Nemo's Fish And Chips | 93 Maple Road, Penge | 137 yd | |
| Rice Hut | 140 Maple Road, Penge | 352 yd | |
| Penge Jerk Shack | 205 Maple Road, Penge | 397 yd | |
| Hayaku Sushi Cafe | 207 Maple Road, Penge | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 456 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 507 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 531 yd | |
| Mega Saver | 183 - 189 High Street, Penge | 639 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 673 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 407 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 861 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 | 949 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.