Anerley Station Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8PY 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 Anerley Station Road, London, SE20 8PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8FD, SE20 8QA, SE20 8AG, SE20 8PJ, SE20 8PT, SE20 8EE, SE20 8AB, SE20 8AJ, SE20 8EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 8PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 48.4% | 54% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 51.6% | 46% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 8PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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 | 58.9% | 65.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 21% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -23.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 40.5% | 46.3% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 28% | 17.4% | -10.6% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 11.1% | -11.3% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.5% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 39.2% | 21.9% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% 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 | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 5.5% | -4.4% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 7.2% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 65.5% | 60.4% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 83.9% | 74.8% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 10.8% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 74.2% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 15.9% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 2.2% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anerley Station Road was 351.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 163.4% higher than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anerley Station Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 31st highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.5%.

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 11 5 Anerley Station Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2009-01-28 | £292,699 |
| Flat 6 5 Anerley Station Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £155,000 | 2008-12-19 | £256,524 |
| Flat 10 5 Anerley Station Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2008-11-21 | £341,566 |
| Flat 9 5 Anerley Station Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £200,000 | 2008-10-31 | £320,339 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE20 8PY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,955 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 | 3,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,354 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 | 345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | - not rated | 345 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | - not rated | 553 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 | 891 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,263 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,325 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 | 1,970 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,277 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 | 4,797 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,336 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 5,344 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 | 474 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 491 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Woodside Park School 2 Blean Grove , Penge SE20 8QU | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 891 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 1,035 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 | 216 yd | |
| H & H Kebab And Burger House | 2 The Parade, Croydon Road | 617 yd | |
| Capel Manor College - Crystal Palace | Capel Manor College, Crystal Palace Park | 667 yd | |
| Crespidia | 51 - 53 Anerley Road, Penge | 707 yd | |
| Chatsworth Bakehouse | 120A Anerley Road, Penge | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre | Streetwise Advice Centre, 3A Anerley Station Road | 9 yd | |
| Anerley Arms | 2 Ridsdale Road, Penge | 134 yd | |
| Maple Tree | 52 - 54 Maple Road, Penge | 510 yd | |
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 561 yd | |
| Bridge House Tavern | 2 High Street, Penge | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's Lunch Box | 2 Anerley Station Road, Penge | 113 yd | |
| Mamma Mia | 129 Anerley Road, Penge | 146 yd | |
| Anerley Fish & Chicken | 117 Anerley Road, Penge | 146 yd | |
| Nemo's Fish And Chips | 93 Maple Road, Penge | 537 yd | |
| Chicken World | 101A Maple Road, Penge | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 661 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 169 - 175 Croydon Road, Penge | 781 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 816 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 842 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 298 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 655 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 | 812 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 898 yd |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,015 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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.