22,821TOTAL POPULATION
10,461HOUSEHOLDS
7.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£47,840AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SE20 POSTCODE REGION

London (SE20)

The SE20 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 759 individual postcodes.

There are 3 electoral wards in the SE20 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Bromley Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 26% of people in SE20 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SE20 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The SE20 postcode in the London district can be found in the borough of Bromley and comprises the districts of Penge and Anerley. It is located to the south-east of the city, close to the neighbouring postcode of SE19.

The area is home to a wide variety of cultural and social activities, with much of the neighbourhood considered to be a vibrant destination. Popular locations within SE20 include Areas of Open Space such as Anerley Town Cricket Club, Anerley Hill Park, Penge Common and Penge Recreation Ground. There are also several independent shops and cafés located in the area.

The area is served by two stations of the London Overground – Penge West and Penge East. It is also served by multiple bus services that provide transport across the district. Close by rail links also allow convenient access to Central London destinations from SE20.

Residents of SE20 benefit from several schools in the area, including secondary schools such as Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls and Hayes School. Primary schools which serve the area include Wildoak and Hebron. In addition, there are a number of nurseries located in the area.

The district has excellent leisure opportunities with a diverse range of bars and pubs, including the popular Station Tandoori. The area is also home to Penge Library and the Crystal Palace Leisure Complex which offers an indoor swimming pool and gym.

The SE20 area and surrounding neighbourhoods are becoming increasingly popular with young professionals and families, offering an attractive combination of highly sought after lifestyle, transport links and affordability. Many of these new residents are adding to the already diversedemographics of the area, creating an exciting atmosphere within the postcode.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 84%WORKING
  • 16%UNEMPLOYED

16% of people in SE20 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 26%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 22%DE

According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 53%WHITE
  • 47%NON-WHITE

53% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SE20Greater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

SE20 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSE20
Postal TownLondon
MSOA NameBromley 015
LSOA NameBromley 015E
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBromley
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SE20 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SE20, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Anerley
Lower Sydenham
Penge
Upper Sydenham
Browse Postcodes in SE20

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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