Selby Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8SE 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 8SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8SD, SE20 8SF, SE20 8TY, SE20 8TX, SE20 8SG, SE20 8SQ, SE20 8SA, SE20 8TW, SE20 8TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 8SE 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 8SE, 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 8SE 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 195.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% higher than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Selby Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 80th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Shipley Court Selby Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-08-20 | £275,291 |
| Flat 1 Shipley Court Selby Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2007-06-01 | £254,600 |
| Flat 1 Shipley Court Selby Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2003-01-16 | £228,662 |
| Flat 1 Shipley Court Selby Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,000 | 1998-06-22 | £221,870 |
| Flat 1 Shipley Court Selby Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1996-09-19 | £228,629 |
| 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 | 1,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,469 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 | 2,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,783 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 | 368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | - not rated | 368 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | - not rated | 676 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 | 802 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 2out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,018 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,051 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 | 1,409 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,709 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 | 4,926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 5,167 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 | 552 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 740 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 802 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 927 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Park School 2 Blean Grove , Penge SE20 8QU | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Other independent 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 | 394 yd | |
| The Dutchie Express / Lucky Crabs Kitchen / Mac 'n' Cheese | 85 Penge Road, Penge | 486 yd | |
| V & J Bar Restaurant | 87 Penge Road, Penge | 486 yd | |
| The Lakes Cafe | Waterside Centre, 26 Avenue Road | 623 yd | |
| Topping Masters | 75 Penge Road, South Norwood | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre | Streetwise Advice Centre, 3A Anerley Station Road | 576 yd | |
| Anerley Arms | 2 Ridsdale Road, Penge | 649 yd | |
| Maple Tree | 52 - 54 Maple Road, Penge | 812 yd | |
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 871 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 55 Croydon Road, Penge | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stunt City Takeaway | 166 Croydon Road, Penge | 445 yd | |
| Tony's Lunch Box | 2 Anerley Station Road, Penge | 458 yd | |
| Desi Spice | 85A Penge Road, Penge | 486 yd | |
| Mamma Mia | 129 Anerley Road, Penge | 517 yd | |
| Anerley Fish & Chicken | 117 Anerley Road, Penge | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 169 - 175 Croydon Road, Penge | 367 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 703 yd | |
| Co-op | 70 - 72 Elmers End Road, Penge | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 494 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 636 yd | |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 803 yd |
| Harris Academy South Norwood CUMBERLOW AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,027 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 | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.