Graveney Grove is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8UN 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 Graveney Grove, London, SE20 8UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8UL, SE20 8LN, SE20 8PU, SE20 8PS, SE20 8LP, SE20 8LW, SE20 8LJ, SE20 8XJ, SE20 8PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE20 8UN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 8UN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 47.8% | 54.6% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 26.2% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 48% | 39.1% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.8% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 18.5% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 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 | 20.4% | 12.6% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 9.8% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 15.8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 14.2% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 39.3% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.4% 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 | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 20.3% | 20.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 18.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.7% | 8.1% | -5.6% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 39.1% | 39.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -42.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 69.1% | 65.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 10.4% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 16% | 16% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.2% | 65.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 26% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 1.7% | -6.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 1.7% | -17.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Graveney Grove was 180.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% higher than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Graveney Grove has the 17th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 93rd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.2%.

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 13 Middlesex House Graveney Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2012-01-06 | £202,238 |
| Flat 31 Middlesex House Graveney Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,750 | 2009-10-30 | £233,243 |
| Flat 24 Middlesex House Graveney Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2008-01-18 | £200,000 |
| Flat 32 Middlesex House Graveney Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2006-09-18 | £219,298 |
| Flat 31 Middlesex House Graveney Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2005-12-09 | £204,082 |
SE20 8UN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,334 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 | 3,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,609 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 | 349 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 | 418 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 875 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 | 1,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,288 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 | 3,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,033 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,077 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 | 1,590 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anticoli Pizza | 154 Maple Road, Penge | 304 yd | |
| J Z's | 156 Maple Road, Penge | 304 yd | |
| Shahi Food Zone | 166 Maple Road, Penge | 308 yd | |
| Creperie Chez Yves | 201 - 203 Maple Road, Penge | 362 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 174 Maple Road, Penge | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Tree | 52 - 54 Maple Road, Penge | 183 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 55 Croydon Road, Penge | 348 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Arms | 3 Croydon Road, Penge | 437 yd | |
| Pawleyne Arms | 156 High Street, Penge | 491 yd | |
| West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre | Streetwise Advice Centre, 3A Anerley Station Road | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World | 101A Maple Road, Penge | 69 yd | |
| Nemo's Fish And Chips | 93 Maple Road, Penge | 74 yd | |
| Rice Hut | 140 Maple Road, Penge | 304 yd | |
| Penge Jerk Shack | 205 Maple Road, Penge | 362 yd | |
| Hayaku Sushi Cafe | 207 Maple Road, Penge | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 440 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 446 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 503 yd | |
| Mega Saver | 183 - 189 High Street, Penge | 569 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 437 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 858 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 | 1,016 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,046 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 | 90.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.