Malcolm Close is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8RL 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 Malcolm Close, London, SE20 8RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8RQ, SE20 7HJ, SE20 8RY, SE20 7AU, SE20 8QX, SE20 8QL, SE20 8NY, SE20 7AL, SE20 8NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 8RL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 50.8% | 56.3% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 43.7% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 8RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.2% 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 | 59% | 59.2% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 30.6% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 1.6% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 56.2% | 58.4% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 31.8% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 7.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 13.1% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 7.9% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 14.1% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 51.1% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.4% 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 | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 12.4% | 19.7% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 17.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.9% | 4.6% | -7.3% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.8% | 0.7% | -4.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 55.4% | 54.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -27.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 73.4% | 61.3% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 12.2% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 12.2% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 61.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 20.2% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 8.3% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 2% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malcolm Close was 122.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malcolm Close has the 31st highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 164th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Malcolm Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2023-01-06 | £426,000 |
| 15 Malcolm Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-09-30 | £356,784 |
| 28 Malcolm Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-09-14 | £345,377 |
| 12A Malcolm Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2021-03-01 | £409,534 |
| 7 Malcolm Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2020-05-14 | £375,437 |
SE20 8RL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,583 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 | 3,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 5,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 174 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 | 486 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 1,094 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 | 1,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,630 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 4,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,834 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,140 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 2,421 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pride Of Venice | 27 High Street, Penge | 146 yd | |
| Naka Cafe | 53 High Street, Penge | 188 yd | |
| Penge Masala | 75 High Street, Penge | 188 yd | |
| Rule19 Coffee SE20 Cycles | 78 High Street, Penge | 340 yd | |
| Creperie Chez Yves | 201 - 203 Maple Road, Penge | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Metropolis | 47 High Street, Penge | 188 yd | |
| Bridge House Tavern | 2 High Street, Penge | 202 yd | |
| Crooked Billet | 99 High Street, Penge | 479 yd | |
| Penge Brewing Co | 21 Southey Street, Penge | 529 yd | |
| Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club | Sydenham Lawn Tennis Club, Lawrie Park Road | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inthabox | 31 - 33 High Street, Penge | 146 yd | |
| Metro's | 57 High Street, Penge | 188 yd | |
| Barnies Burgers | 79 High Street, Penge | 188 yd | |
| Chef Karnavar At Home | 79 High Street, Penge | 188 yd | |
| V Dimsum And Dumpling | 73 High Street, Penge | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 263 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 560 yd | |
| Mega Saver | 183 - 189 High Street, Penge | 746 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 834 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 50 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 596 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 | 710 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 787 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.