Postcode SE20 7NG is located in a major urban area, within the Penge & Cator ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Penge East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Penge East is £86,276 per year. The nearest station is Kent House, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cator Park.
Penge East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,544 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Penge East has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Penge East is £86,276 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from SE20 7NG.
Penge East near SE20 7NG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kent House located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Kent House | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kent House |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | New Beckenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to New Beckenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cator Park | Large | Walking directions to Cator Park |
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | River Pool Walkway Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to River Pool Walkway Open Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,137,500 | £868 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £815,000 | £637 |
| Terraced | 65 | £611,000 | £600 |
| Flats | 90 | £340,000 | £527 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 7NG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | 31, Whateley Road, London, SE20 7NE | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 11, Tennyson Road, London, SE20 7ND | Terraced | Freehold | £605,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 22, Tennyson Road, London, SE20 7ND | Terraced | Freehold | £252,140 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 27, Tennyson Road, London, SE20 7ND | Terraced | Freehold | £700,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | Flat 2, Swallows Court, Somerville Road, London, SE20 7NS | Flats | Leasehold | £280,900 |
In the SE20 7NG postcode area, located within Penge East, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 7NG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Capital Wines | 21 Penge Lane, Penge, London, SE20 7DU | Walking directions to Capital Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 119 - 121 High Street, London, SE20 7DW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Mega Saver | 183–189 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7PF | Walking directions to Mega Saver |
| 0.3 mi | Brasileiro | 195 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7PF | Walking directions to Brasileiro |
| 0.3 mi | Supersaver | High Street, Bromley, SE20 7EU | Walking directions to Supersaver |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE20 7NG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kathy Bance
Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026
Kevin Kennedy-Brooks
Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Jeal
Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Conlon
Beckenham and Penge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE20 7NG records about 77 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE20 7NG in Penge East is £477,500 (about £573 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SE20 7NG, including Harris Girls Academy Bromley (Outstanding), Alexandra Infant School (Good) and Alexandra Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE20 7NG is Kent House in TfL zone 4, about 493 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE20 7NG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,544 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering SE20 7NG 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).