Selby Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8SD is located in the Crystal Palace & Anerley 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 Selby Road, London, SE20 8SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8SE, SE20 8TX, SE20 8TY, SE20 8SF, SE20 8SA, SE20 8SG, SE20 8TW, SE20 8SQ, SE20 8TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 8SD is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 46.9% | 46.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 53.1% | 53.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 8SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 47% | 54.5% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.4% | 18.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Separated | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 16.4% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 5.5% | -7.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 35.9% | 42.3% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 33.2% | 6.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 13.8% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 15.6% | 9.2% | -6.4% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around SE20 8SD this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 28.9% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 6.6% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 36.7% | 17.1% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 13.1% | 4.2% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.5% 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 | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 14.8% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 12.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.5% | 13.3% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 12.3% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 59.9% | 48.5% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -32.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 61.6% 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 | 64.1% | 61.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 13.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.5% | 62.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 27% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.2% | 3.1% | -26.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Spain | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selby Road was 212.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% higher than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Selby Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 68th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Selby Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2021-06-29 | £345,301 |
| 2 Selby Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2012-11-08 | £237,856 |
| 1 Selby Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-02-08 | £385,802 |
| 1 Selby Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 1997-06-09 | £261,307 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,437 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 | 2,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Fleming Primary School Witham Road , Anerley SE20 7YB | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 2out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,192 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 | 667 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,433 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,745 yd | Further education | 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 | 3,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,790 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,055 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,366 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Lee Cafe | 147 Anerley Road, Penge | 361 yd | |
| The Dutchie Express / Lucky Crabs Kitchen / Mac 'n' Cheese | 85 Penge Road, Penge | 516 yd | |
| V & J Bar Restaurant | 87 Penge Road, Penge | 516 yd | |
| The Lakes Cafe | Waterside Centre, 26 Avenue Road | 652 yd | |
| H & H Kebab And Burger House | 2 The Parade, Croydon Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre | Streetwise Advice Centre, 3A Anerley Station Road | 543 yd | |
| Anerley Arms | 2 Ridsdale Road, Penge | 618 yd | |
| Maple Tree | 52 - 54 Maple Road, Penge | 783 yd | |
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 850 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 55 Croydon Road, Penge | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's Lunch Box | 2 Anerley Station Road, Penge | 426 yd | |
| Stunt City Takeaway | 166 Croydon Road, Penge | 431 yd | |
| Mamma Mia | 129 Anerley Road, Penge | 487 yd | |
| Anerley Fish & Chicken | 117 Anerley Road, Penge | 487 yd | |
| Desi Spice | 85A Penge Road, Penge | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 169 - 175 Croydon Road, Penge | 374 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 682 yd | |
| Co-op | 70 - 72 Elmers End Road, Penge | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 462 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 664 yd | |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 805 yd |
| Harris Academy South Norwood CUMBERLOW AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,060 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.