Postcode SE20 7SQ 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 Avenue Road, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 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 30.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from SE20 7SQ.
Anerley South near SE20 7SQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Avenue Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Avenue Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Avenue Road |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Birkbeck | Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to Birkbeck |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Anerley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Anerley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Betts Park | Large | Walking directions to Betts Park |
| 0.4 mi | Penge Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Penge Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Royston Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to Royston Playing Field |
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 7SQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2025 | 102C, Croydon Road, London, SE20 7AB | Flats | Leasehold | £262,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 78, Croydon Road, London, SE20 7AB | Other | Freehold | £895,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 13, Benwick Court, Croydon Road, London, SE20 7SS | Flats | Leasehold | £217,500 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | Flat 32, Benwick Court, Croydon Road, London, SE20 7SS | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 67D, Croydon Road, London, SE20 7TB | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 |
In the SE20 7SQ postcode area, located within Anerley South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 7SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 4 Croydon Road, Penge, London, SE20 7AA | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 97 Croydon Road, Anerley, London, SE20 7SX | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Raj Superstore | 83 Maple Road, London, SE20 8LN | Walking directions to Raj Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 42 Croydon Road, London, SE20 7AE | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Lucky's | 103 Maple Road, London, SE20 8LP | Walking directions to Lucky's |
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 7SQ, 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 7SQ 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 7SQ in Anerley South 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 7SQ, including St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good), St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Harris Primary Academy Kent House (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE20 7SQ is Avenue Road in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 606 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
SE20 7SQ 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 7SQ 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).