Area Information for London, SE20 8AH

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Crystal Palace & Anerley ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Beckenham and Penge. This page combines information for the address London, SE20 8AH, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE20 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1995. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bromley
Ward Crystal Palace & Anerley
Constituency Beckenham and Penge * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Crystal Palace and Anerley), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near London, SE20 8AH.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London, SE20 8AH is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 6
Semi-Detached 19
Terraced 39
Flat (Purpose-Built) 32
Flat (Converted) 2
Total 98
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 30% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 29
Owned with Mortgage 23
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 7
Rented: Other Social 23
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 12
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 100

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 23
Two People 35
Three People 22
Four People 14
Five People 4
Six People 2
Seven People 2
8+ People 0
Total 102

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 22
Family Household 65
Other Household 14
Total 101

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 42
Deprived In One Dimension 36
Deprived In Two Dimensions 13
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 99

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Beckenham and Penge constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

Gender
Male 113
Female 134
Total 247

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 16
5-9 10
10-14 16
15-19 15
20-24 8
25-29 12
30-34 20
35-39 19
40-44 16
45-49 14
50-54 24
55-59 16
60-64 15
65-69 14
70-74 8
75-79 9
80-84 6
85+ 9
Total 247

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SE20 8AH does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 86
Married 74
Separated 5
Divorced 21
Widowed 16
Total 202

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 123
Good 70
Fair 40
Bad 13
Very Bad 1
Total 247

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 79
Apprenticeship 15
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 22
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 26
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19
No GCSEs or Equivalent 35
Other 9
Total 205

Ethnic Group Embed This

London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 55% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 135
Mixed Ethnicity 29
Pakistani 5
Bangladeshi 3
Other Asian 1
Black African 34
Black Caribbean 22
Arab 1
Other 15
Total 245

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 167
European Union 20
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 20
Middle East and Asia 5
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 30
Total 245

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 167
10+ Years 57
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 10
Less Than 2 Years 9
Total 249

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE20 8AH.

Passport(s) Held
None 25
United Kingdom 179
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 26
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 4
North America or Caribbean 5
Central and South America 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 76
Christian 115
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 2
Muslim 19
Sikh 0
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 31
Total 246

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 68
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 25
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 21
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 14
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 15
Retired 40
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 6
Total 202

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 15
Professional Occupations 31
Associate Professional Occupations 13
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 11
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 17
Total 117

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 20
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 50
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 27
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 21
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 11
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 16
Semi-Routine Occupation 24
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 23
Full-time Student 15
Total 207

London, SE20 8AH is within the Crystal Palace and Anerley policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near SE20 8AH
Neighbourhood Team Address Crystal Palace and Anerley
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to SE20 8AH. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE20 8AH.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SE20 8AH. The nearest railway station is Anerley, approximately 220 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Anerley 220 yards
Penge West 870 yards
Crystal Palace 0.6 miles
Birkbeck 0.7 miles
Penge East 0.8 miles
Kent House 0.9 miles
Norwood Junction 1.1 miles
Clock House 1.1 miles
Elmers End 1.1 miles
Gipsy Hill 1.2 miles
Sydenham (London) 1.2 miles
New Beckenham 1.4 miles
Sydenham Hill 1.6 miles
Selhurst 1.7 miles
Beckenham Junction 1.7 miles
Lower Sydenham 1.7 miles
Thornton Heath 1.7 miles
Forest Hill 2 miles
West Norwood 2.2 miles
Eden Park 2.2 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, SE20 8AH. The nearest Overground station is Anerley, approximately 120 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, SE20 8AH. The nearest is James Dixon Primary School, approximately 240 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SE20 8AH. The nearest is Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, approximately 830 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace 830 yards October 2014
    
Harris Academy South Norwood 0.8 miles May 2022
    
Harris Aspire Academy 1 mile November 2023
    
Sydenham High School, GDST 1 mile  
Harris Girls Academy Bromley 1.1 miles November 2017
    
Harris Academy Beulah Hill 1.2 miles  
Oasis Academy Arena 1.3 miles November 2023
    
Sydenham School 1.6 miles March 2017
    
Forest Hill School 1.6 miles December 2023
    
Orion Eden Park 1.6 miles November 2021
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SE20 8AH. The nearest is The Park Practice, approximately 240 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
The Park Practice 240 yards
Oakfield Surgery 320 yards
Anerley Surgery 390 yards
Robin Hood Surgery 660 yards
AUCKLAND SURGERY 0.7 miles
Upper Norwood Group Practice 0.8 miles
South Norwood Hill Medical Centre 0.8 miles
Country Park Practice 1.3 miles
DENMARK ROAD SURGERY 1.3 miles
St James' Practice 1.3 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London, SE20 8AH. The nearest is Mr D O'Connor & Associates, approximately 120 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, SE20 8AH. The nearest is Shirley Oaks Hospital, approximately 2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SE20 8AH. The nearest is Maxivise Eyecare Centre, approximately 0.6 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.