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Anerley North & Penge West

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About

Anerley North and Penge West form a residential district in the London Borough of Bromley, situated between Crystal Palace and Beckenham. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some post-war developments and converted flats. Local commerce centres around the high streets, offering a range of independent shops, supermarkets, and everyday services. Transport links are provided by Penge West railway station and numerous bus routes connecting to wider South London.

The geography is defined by the sloping terrain rising from the Penge area towards Crystal Palace Park. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Crystal Palace High Level railway station, with its surviving platforms now overlooking the park. Recreational space is provided by Alexandra Recreation Ground and the larger Cator Park. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from its more well-known neighbours, with a focus on local community life.

Area overview

On average Anerley North & Penge West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 48.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Anerley North & Penge West is £62,782 per year. There are 3 schools in Anerley North & Penge West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Anerley North & Penge West is home to around 9,871 people, with a population density of about 8,530.7 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
48.3%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Anerley North & Penge West Population
9,871
Population density
8,530.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.78(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.99(+43%)
Shoplifting
26.54(+162%)
Vehicle crime
12.46(+28%)
Other theft
11.04(-5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,027
40.79%
African
1,349
13.66%
Other White
1,107
11.21%
Caribbean
950
9.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
395
4%
Total population: 9,872

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,123
39.17%
No qualifications
1,557
19.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,080
13.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
918
11.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
762
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 7,973

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,751
39.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,028
23.16%
Owns with a mortgage
813
18.31%
Owns outright
358
8.06%
Social rents from council
311
7.01%
Total households: 4,439

Property prices in Anerley North & Penge West

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Anerley North & Penge West area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,080,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Anerley North & Penge West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Anerley North & Penge West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats42£326,470
Semi-Detached7£600,000
Terraced9£495,050

10 years median price trend in Anerley North & Penge West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Anerley North & Penge West.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.