Postcode SE20 7RQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 24.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from SE20 7RQ.
Anerley South near SE20 7RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkbeck located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Birkbeck | Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to Birkbeck |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Avenue Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Avenue Road |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Anerley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Anerley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Betts Park | Large | Walking directions to Betts Park |
| 0.3 mi | Royston Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to Royston Playing Field |
| 0.1 mi | Winsford Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Winsford Gardens |
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 7RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | 48, Oak Grove Road, London, SE20 7RQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 30, Oak Grove Road, London, SE20 7RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 23, Oak Grove Road, London, SE20 7RG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £530,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 8, Ash Close, London, SE20 7RE | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 13, Benwick Court, Croydon Road, London, SE20 7SS | Flats | Leasehold | £217,500 |
In the SE20 7RQ postcode area, located within Anerley South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 7RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 97 Croydon Road, Anerley, London, SE20 7SX | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 4 Croydon Road, Penge, London, SE20 7AA | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 70-72 Elmers End Road, London, SE20 7UX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Raj Superstore | 83 Maple Road, London, SE20 8LN | Walking directions to Raj Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | James Stores | Croydon Road, Bromley, SE20 8FB | Walking directions to James Stores |
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 7RQ, 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 7RQ 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 7RQ in Anerley South is £477,500 (about £573 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SE20 7RQ, including St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good), Stewart Fleming Primary School (Outstanding) and Harris Primary Academy Kent House (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE20 7RQ is Birkbeck in TfL zone 4, about 495 m away, serving the Southern and Tramlink lines.
SE20 7RQ 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 7RQ 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).