Postcode report
SE20 7YA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SE20 7YA: area rating, property, schools and local change
SE20 7YA is a postcode in Penge & Cator, Bromley, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SE20 7YA, then scores the surrounding small area 61/100 - top 37% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SE20 7YA are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SE20 7YA is based on Bromley 015 Census 2021. It covers 7,225 residents, 7,750 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near SE20 7YA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SE20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £430k from 104 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SE20 7YA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SE20 7YA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SE20 7YA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 37 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SE20 7YA
Is SE20 7YA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 61/100 (top 37% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SE20 7YA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SE20 7YA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SE20 7YA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SE20 7YA?
LocaleIQ matched SE20 7YA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SE20 7YA?
The latest median sold price is £430k based on 104 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SE20 7YA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 37 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.