Heath Grove is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8XE 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 Heath Grove, London, SE20 8XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8XB, SE20 8XD, SE20 8QU, SE20 8XJ, SE20 8JB, SE20 8LP, SE20 8QS, SE20 8HU, SE20 8HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE20 8XE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% 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 | 50.9% | 57.4% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 42.6% | -6.5% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
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 8XE, 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 | 52.6% | 59.2% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 24.7% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 46.8% | 59% | 12.2% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 40% | 29.5% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 8.4% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 14.5% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 43.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 11.1% | 2% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.7% 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 | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 16.1% | 19.8% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 17.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 51.6% | 51.7% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -29.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 61.8% 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 | 59.3% | 61.8% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 13.2% | 12.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 6.6% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.4% | 61.5% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 21.2% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 5% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 5.4% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Grove was 154.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% higher than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Heath Grove has the 22nd highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 115th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.3%.

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 12 Heathfield Court Heath Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2022-05-27 | £277,202 |
| Flat 16 Heathfield Court Heath Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-10-27 | £297,297 |
| Flat 27 Heathfield Court Heath Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2015-09-28 | £332,103 |
| Flat 34 Heathfield Court Heath Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2013-06-03 | £285,481 |
| Flat 15 Heathfield Court Heath Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2008-10-24 | £254,237 |
| Full-Time Employee | 160 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Other | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,534 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 | 3,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,805 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 | 190 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 | 239 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 2,359 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 | 2,492 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 | 3,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,833 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,124 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 | 1,471 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 2,538 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anticoli Pizza | 154 Maple Road, Penge | 116 yd | |
| J Z's | 156 Maple Road, Penge | 116 yd | |
| Shahi Food Zone | 166 Maple Road, Penge | 119 yd | |
| Creperie Chez Yves | 201 - 203 Maple Road, Penge | 158 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 174 Maple Road, Penge | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked Billet | 99 High Street, Penge | 328 yd | |
| Pawleyne Arms | 156 High Street, Penge | 342 yd | |
| Craft Metropolis | 47 High Street, Penge | 343 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Arms | 3 Croydon Road, Penge | 348 yd | |
| Maple Tree | 52 - 54 Maple Road, Penge | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Hut | 140 Maple Road, Penge | 116 yd | |
| Penge Jerk Shack | 205 Maple Road, Penge | 158 yd | |
| Hayaku Sushi Cafe | 207 Maple Road, Penge | 158 yd | |
| Chicken World | 101A Maple Road, Penge | 240 yd | |
| Nemo's Fish And Chips | 93 Maple Road, Penge | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 245 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 289 yd | |
| Mega Saver | 183 - 189 High Street, Penge | 452 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 518 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 97 Croydon Road, Penge | 677 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 640 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 910 yd |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 987 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 | 1,015 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.