Evelina Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8RT 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 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Evelina Road, London, SE20 8RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8JH, SE20 8RS, SE20 8JQ, SE20 8JF, SE20 8RW, SE20 8HS, SE20 7AG, SE20 7AF, SE20 8JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE20 8RT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 47.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 52.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 8RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61% 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 | 57.7% | 61% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 23.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 19% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 11.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 37.1% | 34.3% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 42% | 38.6% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 15% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 28.9% | 26.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 14.6% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 11.2% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 13.7% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 25.9% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 10.9% | 0% | -10.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.4% 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 | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 17.4% | 18.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 15.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.5% | 5.1% | -10.4% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 47.7% | 50.4% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -31.0% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 67.5% 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 | 70.5% | 67.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 10.7% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 9.4% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 68.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 25.4% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 1.7% | -6.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 1.3% | -19.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evelina Road was 134.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Evelina Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 145th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Strood House Evelina Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-06-25 | £248,152 |
| Flat 21 Strood House Evelina Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-11-30 | £252,470 |
| Flat 11 Strood House Evelina Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-02-05 | £303,030 |
| Flat 6 Strood House Evelina Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2009-06-11 | £173,993 |
| Flat 9 Strood House Evelina Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2004-09-17 | £243,993 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,685 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 | 3,953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | 3out of 4 | 91 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Infant School Kent House Road , BR3 1JG | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,600 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 | 3,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,768 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,342 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 | 1,592 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 132 High Street, Penge | 121 yd | |
| Caffe Casbah | 140 High Street, Penge | 123 yd | |
| Shahi Food Zone | 166 Maple Road, Penge | 125 yd | |
| Anticoli Pizza | 154 Maple Road, Penge | 125 yd | |
| J Z's | 156 Maple Road, Penge | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawleyne Arms | 156 High Street, Penge | 123 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Arms | 3 Croydon Road, Penge | 150 yd | |
| Crooked Billet | 99 High Street, Penge | 224 yd | |
| Penge Brewing Co | 21 Southey Street, Penge | 261 yd | |
| Moon And Stars | 164 - 166 High Street, Penge | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Great Wall | 4 Croydon Road, Penge | 110 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 150 High Street, Penge | 123 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 138 High Street, Penge | 123 yd | |
| Rice Hut | 140 Maple Road, Penge | 125 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit 1, 126 - 128 High Street | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 77 yd | |
| Mega Saver | 183 - 189 High Street, Penge | 229 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 307 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 316 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 204 - 212 High Street, Penge | 476 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 789 yd |
| Harris Academy Bromley LENNARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,021 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 71 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.