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SE20 8AS

Anerley Road

Crystal Palace & Anerley

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Detailed insights for SE20 8AS

Overview

Postcode SE20 8AS is located in a major urban area, within the Crystal Palace & Anerley ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Crystal Palace Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crystal Palace Park is £77,512 per year. The nearest station is Anerley, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Crystal Palace Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
177
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Crystal Palace Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,529 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Crystal Palace Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.6%

Approximately 22.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Crystal Palace Park is £77,512 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from SE20 8AS.

Flood risk

No risk

Crystal Palace Park near SE20 8AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE20 8AS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Anerley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Anerley
0.3 mi

3,4

Crystal Palace

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Crystal Palace
0.4 mi

4

Penge West

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Penge West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE20 8AS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCrystal Palace ParkLargeWalking directions to Crystal Palace Park
0.5 miBetts ParkLargeWalking directions to Betts Park
0.5 miPenge Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Penge Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
16,510.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
78.75(+193%)
Violence and sexual offences
53.52(+72%)
Theft from the person
25.23(+169%)
Other theft
20.64(+81%)
Robbery
16.06(+351%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
70
28.23%
African
60
24.19%
Other White
59
23.79%
Caribbean
13
5.24%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
3.23%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
46.83%
No qualifications
30
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
13.17%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
6.34%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
55.66%
Other social rented
21
19.81%
Owns with a mortgage
17
16.04%
Owns outright
5
4.72%
Social rents from council
3
2.83%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Crystal Palace & Anerley

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£586
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £450K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £586 per square foot) in Crystal Palace & Anerley area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £2,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crystal Palace & Anerley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£2,330,000£744
Semi-Detached3£822,000£756
Terraced9£530,000£661
Flats103£368,000£577

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crystal Palace & Anerley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Anerley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,500£1,000,000£740,000
2017£338,000£553,000£552,500
2018£367,500£699,950£402,500
2019£370,000£760,000£399,950
2020£362,000£507,000£451,000
2021£342,500£675,000£650,000
2022£360,000£880,000£535,000
2023£350,000£900,000£575,000
2024£361,500£732,500£517,500
2025£370,000£695,000£608,500
2026£335,000£822,000£717,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Anerley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Anerley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£554£497£594
2017£589£570£614
2018£587£598£531
2019£557£569£549
2020£581£535£542
2021£566£637£636
2022£588£657£668
2023£602£724£628
2024£583£589£601
2025£585£710£651
2026£552£756£634
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Anerley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crystal Palace & Anerley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 8AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 8AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 2026Flat D, 35, Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NFFlatsLeasehold£450,000
30 Sept 2025Flat 5, 21 - 23, Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NFFlatsLeasehold£350,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 1, 20, Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NDFlatsLeasehold£325,000
19 Sept 202548, Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NDTerracedFreehold£825,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 1, 32, Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NDFlatsLeasehold£585,000

Schools

In the SE20 8AS postcode area, located within Crystal Palace Park, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE20 8AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryJames Dixon Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Crystal PalaceAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHarris City Academy Crystal PalaceAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 8AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE20 8AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda107-111 Anerley Road, Penge, London, SE20 8APWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miAnerley Convenience Store126 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8DLWalking directions to Anerley Convenience Store
0.2 miCo-op Food115 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8AJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miAnerley Food Stores108-110 Anerley Road, Penge, London, SE19 2ANWalking directions to Anerley Food Stores
0.2 miSimply Food & Wines102 Anerley Road, London, SE19 2ANWalking directions to Simply Food & Wines

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 8AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ruth McGregor

Crystal Palace & Anerley - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Ryan Thomson

Crystal Palace & Anerley - 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
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crystal Palace ParkE02000131
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 005FE01034383
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE20 8AS

Is SE20 8AS (Crystal Palace Park) safe?

The area around SE20 8AS records about 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE20 8AS?

The median sale price around SE20 8AS in Crystal Palace Park is £375,000 (about £586 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE20 8AS?

There are 14 schools close to SE20 8AS, including James Dixon Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (Good) and Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE20 8AS?

The closest station to SE20 8AS is Anerley in TfL zone 4, about 344 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE20 8AS?

SE20 8AS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,529 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE20 8AS (Crystal Palace Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering SE20 8AS is Liam Conlon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ruth McGregor (Labour Party) and Ryan Thomson (Labour Party).