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SE20 7DX

Queen Adelaide Road

Penge & Cator

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Detailed insights for SE20 7DX

Overview

Postcode SE20 7DX is located in a major urban area, within the Penge & Cator ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Anerley North & Penge West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Anerley North & Penge West is £62,782 per year. The nearest station is Penge East located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
75.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Anerley North & Penge West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,370 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Anerley North & Penge West has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

75.9%

Approximately 75.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Anerley North & Penge West is £62,782 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from SE20 7DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Anerley North & Penge West near SE20 7DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Penge East located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE20 7DX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Penge East

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Penge East
0.3 mi

4

Penge West

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Penge West
0.5 mi

4

Kent House

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kent House

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE20 7DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAlexandra Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground
0.2 miPenge Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Penge Recreation Ground
0.4 miRoyston Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Royston Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
376
Population density
20,434.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
41.98(+56%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.99(-10%)
Shoplifting
22.74(+128%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.08(+94%)
Vehicle crime
9.33(0%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
132
35.01%
African
90
23.87%
Other Black
34
9.02%
Caribbean
28
7.43%
Other White
25
6.63%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
35.5%
No qualifications
54
20.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.6%
Level 3 (A level)
26
9.92%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
89
64.96%
Social rents from council
15
10.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.95%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.76%
Owns outright
6
4.38%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Penge & Cator

Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Penge & Cator area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,497,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penge & Cator in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penge & Cator over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£1,137,500£8,838
Flats96£332,500£5,714
Semi-Detached43£815,000£6,860
Terraced69£590,000£6,460

10 year median price trend in Penge & Cator

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 7DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 7DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 202535, Queen Adelaide Road, London, SE20 7DXFlatsLeasehold£381,000
20 Mar 202617, Watermens Square, London, SE20 7ELTerracedFreehold£410,000
19 Mar 202613, Watermens Square, London, SE20 7ELTerracedFreehold£465,000
10 Mar 202622, Watermens Square, London, SE20 7ELTerracedFreehold£350,000
06 Mar 202623, Watermens Square, London, SE20 7ELTerracedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the SE20 7DX postcode area, located within Anerley North & Penge West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE20 7DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Crystal PalaceAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAlexandra Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 7DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE20 7DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCapital Wines21 Penge Lane, Penge, London, SE20 7DUWalking directions to Capital Wines
0.1 miTesco Express74 High Street, London, SE20 7HBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLondis119 - 121 High Street, London, SE20 7DWWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miJerry'sHigh Street, Bromley, SE20 7HWWalking directions to Jerry's
0.2 miIcelandHigh Street, Penge, London, SE20 8RWWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,362
Band B£1,589
Band C£1,816
Band D£2,042
Band E£2,496
Band F£2,950
Band G£3,404
Band H£4,085

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE20 7DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kathy Bance

Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Kevin Kennedy-Brooks

Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Simon Jeal

Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liam Conlon

Beckenham and Penge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyBeckenham and PengeE14001083
WardPenge & CatorE05014002
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Anerley North & Penge WestE02000135
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 009FE01000806
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Frequently asked questions about SE20 7DX

Is SE20 7DX (Anerley North & Penge West) safe?

The area around SE20 7DX records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE20 7DX?

The median sale price around SE20 7DX in Anerley North & Penge West is £475,000 (about £6,216 per square metre) based on 210 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE20 7DX?

There are 13 schools close to SE20 7DX, including St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (Good) and Alexandra Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE20 7DX?

The closest station to SE20 7DX is Penge East in TfL zone 4, about 262 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE20 7DX?

SE20 7DX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,370 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.