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SE20 7EQ

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Penge & Cator

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Detailed insights for SE20 7EQ

Overview

Postcode SE20 7EQ 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, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Anerley North & Penge West is £62,782 per year. The nearest station is Penge East, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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
47.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Anerley North & Penge West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,393 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% 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

47.5%

Approximately 47.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from SE20 7EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Anerley North & Penge West near SE20 7EQ 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 7EQ
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 7EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlexandra Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground
0.1 miPenge Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Penge Recreation Ground
0.4 miRoyston Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Royston Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
9,840.6 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
117
47.56%
African
37
15.04%
Other White
28
11.38%
Caribbean
17
6.91%
Other Black
11
4.47%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
40%
No qualifications
42
21.54%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
42.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
24.58%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.49%
Owns outright
6
5.08%
Social rents from council
6
5.08%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Penge & Cator

Median price£477,500
Price per sq ft£573
Sales (last 12 months)200
Typical range (middle 50%)£349K – £730K

Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 (about £573 per square foot) in Penge & Cator area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,497,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penge & Cator over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,137,500£868
Semi-Detached43£815,000£637
Terraced65£611,000£600
Flats90£340,000£527

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penge & Cator

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,165,000£328,725£792,500£536,000
2017£850,000£342,650£672,500£525,000
2018£1,250,000£321,000£798,000£525,000
2019£1,304,250£331,250£710,000£525,000
2020£1,210,000£330,000£745,000£600,000
2021£1,212,500£378,000£715,000£576,000
2022£1,175,000£354,755£825,000£610,000
2023£999,000£370,000£762,500£556,250
2024£1,300,000£353,000£790,000£615,000
2025£910,000£337,500£896,955£611,000
2026£1,365,000£350,000£785,000£525,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£580£495£524£508
2017£626£534£530£523
2018£537£530£524£490
2019£572£504£547£465
2020£534£495£576£532
2021£537£533£619£551
2022£711£558£623£586
2023£751£521£612£562
2024£493£531£585£606
2025£729£548£637£581
2026£1,006£506£629£602
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 7EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 2026Flat 1, 1, St Johns Road, London, SE20 7EFFlatsLeasehold£360,000
12 Jun 2025Flat 2, 1, St Johns Road, London, SE20 7EFFlatsLeasehold£327,940
07 Nov 2025Flat 4, 68, High Street, London, SE20 7HBFlatsLeasehold£240,000
21 Oct 202586, High Street, London, SE20 7HBOtherFreehold£525,000
30 May 202548, High Street, London, SE20 7HBFlatsLeasehold£735,000

Schools

In the SE20 7EQ postcode area, located within Anerley North & Penge West, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE20 7EQ
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 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Kent HouseAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 7EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE20 7EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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 miCapital Wines21 Penge Lane, Penge, London, SE20 7DUWalking directions to Capital Wines
0.2 miOne Stop14 - 16 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7HGWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miSupersaverHigh Street, Bromley, SE20 7EUWalking directions to Supersaver

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE20 7EQ, 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

Frequently asked questions about SE20 7EQ

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

The area around SE20 7EQ 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 7EQ?

The median sale price around SE20 7EQ in Anerley North & Penge West is £477,500 (about £573 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE20 7EQ?

There are 14 schools close to SE20 7EQ, including St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (Good) and Harris Primary Academy Kent House (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE20 7EQ?

The closest station to SE20 7EQ is Penge East in TfL zone 4, about 306 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE20 7EQ?

SE20 7EQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,393 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE20 7EQ (Anerley North & Penge West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering SE20 7EQ is Liam Conlon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kathy Bance (Labour Party), Kevin Kennedy-Brooks (Labour Party) and Simon Jeal (Labour Party).