Postcode SE20 7RF 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 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Betts Park.
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.
Anerley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Anerley South is £86,563 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from SE20 7RF.
Anerley South near SE20 7RF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkbeck located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Betts Park | Large | Walking directions to Betts Park |
| 0.5 mi | Churchfields Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Churchfields Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Royston Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to Royston Playing Field |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,137,500 | £868 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £815,000 | £637 |
| Terraced | 62 | £608,000 | £599 |
| Flats | 89 | £335,000 | £526 |
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 7RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | 16, Chesham Road, London, SE20 7RH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Flat 7, Glade Court, 212, Ravenscroft Road, Beckenham, BR3 4TQ | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 205A, Ravenscroft Road, Beckenham, BR3 4TE | Flats | Leasehold | £328,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 204, Ravenscroft Road, Beckenham, BR3 4TE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £755,555 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 58A, Pelham Road, Beckenham, BR3 4SG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 |
In the SE20 7RF postcode area, located within Anerley South, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 7RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 70-72 Elmers End Road, London, SE20 7UX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 97 Croydon Road, Anerley, London, SE20 7SX | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 4 Croydon Road, Penge, London, SE20 7AA | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | James Stores | Croydon Road, Bromley, SE20 8FB | Walking directions to James Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 42 Croydon Road, London, SE20 7AE | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 7RF, 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 7RF 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.
The median sale price around SE20 7RF in Anerley South is £475,000 (about £572 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SE20 7RF, 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.
The closest station to SE20 7RF is Birkbeck in TfL zone 4, about 333 m away, serving the Southern and Tramlink lines.
SE20 7RF 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).
The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering SE20 7RF 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).