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SE20 7RD

Ash Grove

Penge & Cator

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Overview

Postcode SE20 7RD is located in a major urban area, within the Penge & Cator ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Anerley South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Anerley South is £86,563 per year. The nearest station is Birkbeck, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Betts Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Anerley South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,477 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Anerley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.2%

Approximately 14.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Anerley South is £86,563 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from SE20 7RD.

Flood risk

Low

Anerley South near SE20 7RD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE20 7RD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Birkbeck

Southern, Tramlink

Walking directions to Birkbeck
0.3 mi

3,4,5,6

Avenue Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Avenue Road
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Harrington Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Harrington Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE20 7RD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBetts ParkLargeWalking directions to Betts Park
0.5 miLove Lane GreenMediumWalking directions to Love Lane Green
0.4 miRoyston Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Royston Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
7,385.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.33(+17%)
Shoplifting
29.72(+197%)
Vehicle crime
25.1(+168%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.44(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.21(+131%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
179
56.11%
Caribbean
26
8.15%
Other White
24
7.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
5.33%
African
16
5.02%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
48.09%
No qualifications
34
12.98%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
40.16%
Owns outright
41
32.28%
Other social rented
16
12.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.81%
Social rents from council
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Penge & Cator

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£572
Sales (last 12 months)196
Typical range (middle 50%)£343K – £730K

Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £572 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
Terraced62£608,000£599
Flats89£335,000£526

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 7RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 7RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jan 2026Flat 7, Glade Court, 212, Ravenscroft Road, Beckenham, BR3 4TQFlatsLeasehold£340,000
13 Apr 202673A, Elmers End Road, London, SE20 7UUTerracedFreehold£637,560
14 Nov 202541, Elmers End Road, London, SE20 7UUSemi-DetachedFreehold£900,000
28 Aug 20258, Ash Close, London, SE20 7REFlatsLeasehold£285,000
14 Aug 2025205A, Ravenscroft Road, Beckenham, BR3 4TEFlatsLeasehold£328,500

Schools

In the SE20 7RD postcode area, located within Anerley South, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE20 7RD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryStewart Fleming Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryChurchfields Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 7RD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE20 7RD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food70-72 Elmers End Road, London, SE20 7UXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miAldi97 Croydon Road, Anerley, London, SE20 7SXWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miBudgens4 Croydon Road, Penge, London, SE20 7AAWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miJames StoresCroydon Road, Bromley, SE20 8FBWalking directions to James Stores
0.4 miTesco Express169 - 175 Croydon Road, London, SE20 7TYWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 7RD, 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 SouthE02000141
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 015EE01000801
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE20 7RD

Is SE20 7RD (Anerley South) safe?

The area around SE20 7RD records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE20 7RD?

The median sale price around SE20 7RD in Anerley South is £475,000 (about £572 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE20 7RD?

There are 18 schools close to SE20 7RD, including St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good), Stewart Fleming Primary School (Outstanding) and Churchfields Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE20 7RD?

The closest station to SE20 7RD is Birkbeck in TfL zone 4, about 325 m away, serving the Southern and Tramlink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE20 7RD?

SE20 7RD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,477 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE20 7RD (Anerley South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering SE20 7RD 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).