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About

Crystal Palace & Anerley is a residential ward situated on the southern border of the London Borough of Bromley. The area is defined by its elevated position on the Norwood Ridge, offering long views across the city. It is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with local commerce concentrated along the Anerley Road and Westow Street corridors. The ward functions as a commuter hub, well-connected by multiple rail and bus routes into central London.

The ward takes its name from the historic Crystal Palace, which stood just outside its current boundary in neighbouring Croydon. The large parkland of Crystal Palace Park forms a significant part of the area, containing the National Sports Centre and the famous Victorian-era dinosaur sculptures. The transmitter mast, a major London landmark, is a focal point on the skyline. Community life centres around the Triangle area, with its mix of independent shops, cafes, and a regular weekend market.

Area overview

On average Crystal Palace & Anerley has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 31.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crystal Palace & Anerley is £73,073 per year. There are 1 schools in Crystal Palace & Anerley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Crystal Palace & Anerley is home to around 12,029 people, with a population density of about 5,944.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
31.1%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Crystal Palace & Anerley Population
12,029
Population density
5,944.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.07(+45%)
Violence and sexual offences
36.33(+17%)
Other theft
9.98(-13%)
Vehicle crime
9.64(+3%)
Shoplifting
8.31(-17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,290
43.96%
Other White
1,687
14.02%
African
1,203
10%
Caribbean
980
8.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
484
4.02%
Total population: 12,033

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,115
51.55%
No qualifications
1,414
14.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,247
12.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
889
8.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
656
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 9,923

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,741
30.64%
Owns with a mortgage
1,514
26.65%
Other social rented
1,466
25.8%
Owns outright
550
9.68%
Social rents from council
204
3.59%
Total households: 5,682

Property prices in Crystal Palace & Anerley

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£586
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £450K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £586 per square foot) in Crystal Palace & Anerley area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £2,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crystal Palace & Anerley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£2,330,000£744
Semi-Detached3£822,000£756
Terraced9£530,000£661
Flats103£368,000£577

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crystal Palace & Anerley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Anerley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,500£1,000,000£740,000
2017£338,000£553,000£552,500
2018£367,500£699,950£402,500
2019£370,000£760,000£399,950
2020£362,000£507,000£451,000
2021£342,500£675,000£650,000
2022£360,000£880,000£535,000
2023£350,000£900,000£575,000
2024£361,500£732,500£517,500
2025£370,000£695,000£608,500
2026£335,000£822,000£717,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Anerley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Anerley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£554£497£594
2017£589£570£614
2018£587£598£531
2019£557£569£549
2020£581£535£542
2021£566£637£636
2022£588£657£668
2023£602£724£628
2024£583£589£601
2025£585£710£651
2026£552£756£634
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Anerley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crystal Palace & Anerley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.

Band A£1,427
Band B£1,664
Band C£1,902
Band D£2,140
Band E£2,616
Band F£3,091
Band G£3,567
Band H£4,280

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Crystal Palace & Anerley ward.

Local councillors

Ruth McGregor

Crystal Palace & Anerley - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Ryan Thomson

Crystal Palace & Anerley - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Crystal Palace & Anerley

Is Crystal Palace & Anerley safe?

Crystal Palace & Anerley records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Crystal Palace & Anerley?

The median sale price in Crystal Palace & Anerley is £375,000 (about £586 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Crystal Palace & Anerley?

Crystal Palace & Anerley has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Crystal Palace & Anerley?

Crystal Palace & Anerley scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Crystal Palace & Anerley sits around rank 12,235 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Crystal Palace & Anerley?

The average household income in Crystal Palace & Anerley is around £73,073 per year, and 31% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Crystal Palace & Anerley?

Crystal Palace & Anerley is represented by 2 elected councillors: Ruth McGregor (Labour Party) and Ryan Thomson (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Crystal Palace & Anerley

SE208BL

Anerley Road

SE192HL

Belvedere Road

SE208NZ

Anerley Park

SE192HP

Belvedere Road

SE208AJ

Anerley Road

SE208FG

Anerley Park

SE192AW

Hamlet Road

SE208BQ

Orchard Grove

SE192LH

Cintra Park

SE192HN

Tudor Place

SE208BB

Rowan Terrace

SE208SA

Seymour Terrace

SE208DN

Orchard Grove

SE208FL

Worcester Close

SE192HR

Belvedere Road

SE192BD

Lansdowne Place

SE208NQ

Anerley Park

SE208BD

Anerley Road

SE192JF

Maberley Crescent

SE208TX

Seymour Villas

SE208SD

Selby Road

SE192LS

Palace Square

SE192BF

Crystal Palace Station Road

SE208FX

Apple Yard

SE208SE

Selby Road

SE208PP

Trenholme Road

SE192AR

Hamlet Road

SE192LF

Patterson Road

SE192LX

Palace Road

SE192AA

Anerley Hill

SE208AF

Crystal Palace & Anerley

SE208SW

Derwent Road

SE192AH

Anerley Road

SE208BW

William Booth Road

SE208DW

Orchard Grove

SE208NY

Anerley Park

SE192AE

Anerley Hill

SE192LJ

Rama Lane

SE208DF

Lullington Road

SE208FB

Weighton Road

SE208DJ

Anerley Park Road

SE208EL

Anerley Road

SE208FH

Anerley Park

SE192LE

Patterson Road

SE208TG

Betts Way

SE208FS

Worcester Close

SE192AU

Waldegrave Road

SE208SP

Derwent Road

SE208SH

Beverley Road

SE192JJ

Tudor Road

SE192BE

Lansdowne Place

SE208BJ

Elder Oak Close

SE208NR

Anerley Park

SE192TD

Spring Grove

SE192LN

Pleydell Avenue

SE192UX

Fox Hill

SE208AE

Ridsdale Road

SE207YU

Croydon Road

SE208DA

Anerley Park Road

SE192HF

Belvedere Road

SE208DL

Anerley Road

SE208TA

Wadhurst Close

SE192GA

Crystal Palace Station Road

SE192LP

Pleydell Avenue

SE207YZ

Croydon Road

SE208BX

William Booth Road

SE192BW

Pascal Mews

SE208NE

Anerley Park

SE208BS

Sycamore Grove

SE208TN

Weighton Road

SE207YY

Crystal Palace & Anerley

SE208NX

Anerley Park

SE192HJ

Belvedere Road

SE208EF

Anerley Road

SE208BZ

Anerley Park Road

SE192AP

Hamlet Road

SE208AS

Anerley Road

SE207YS

Croydon Road

SE208FJ

Worcester Close

SE191UE

Crystal Palace & Anerley

SE208FN

Worcester Close

SE192AN

Anerley Road

SE208DR

Thicket Road

SE208DB

Thicket Road

SE192BT

Crystal Palace & Anerley

SE208NW

Coachhouse Mews

SE208TF

Crystal Palace & Anerley

SE208BT

Crystal Palace & Anerley

SE208AW

Thicket Grove

SE208AG

Ridsdale Road

SE208FP

Lullington Road

SE208AR

Anerley Road

SE192AS

Anerley Road

SE208EH

Anerley Road

SE192JE

Maberley Road

SE207YT

Croydon Road

SE208DY

Thicket Road

SE192AG

Anerley Road

SE208SJ

Beverley Road

SE191UF

Westwood Hill