Postcode SE20 8BD is located in a major urban area, within the Crystal Palace & Anerley ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Anerley North & Penge West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Anerley North & Penge West is £62,782 per year. The nearest station is Anerley, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Lake.
Anerley North & Penge West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,671 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Anerley North & Penge West has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Anerley North & Penge West is £62,782 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from SE20 8BD.
Anerley North & Penge West near SE20 8BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Anerley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Anerley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Anerley |
| 0.5 mi | 3,4 | Crystal Palace | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Crystal Palace |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Penge West | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Penge West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | South Norwood Lake | Large | Walking directions to South Norwood Lake |
| 0.3 mi | Betts Park | Large | Walking directions to Betts Park |
| 0.4 mi | Fox Hill Green | Small | Walking directions to Fox Hill Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £2,330,000 | £744 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £822,000 | £756 |
| Terraced | 9 | £530,000 | £661 |
| Flats | 103 | £368,000 | £577 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 8BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | 115, Anerley Road, London, SE20 8AJ | Other | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 29A, Ridsdale Road, London, SE20 8AE | Flats | Leasehold | £338,750 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 3, Sycamore Grove, London, SE20 8BS | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 5, Owen Walk, London, SE20 8BY | Terraced | Freehold | £316,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Flat 15, Cortland House, Apple Yard, London, SE20 8FT | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 |
In the SE20 8BD postcode area, located within Anerley North & Penge West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 8BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 115 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8AJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Anerley News Food & Wine | 123 Anerley Road, Anerley, London, SE20 8AJ | Walking directions to Anerley News Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | 107-111 Anerley Road, Penge, London, SE20 8AP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Anerley Convenience Store | 126 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8DL | Walking directions to Anerley Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Anerley Food Stores | 108-110 Anerley Road, Penge, London, SE19 2AN | Walking directions to Anerley Food 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 8BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ruth McGregor
Crystal Palace & Anerley - Elected 7 May 2026
Ryan Thomson
Crystal Palace & Anerley - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Conlon
Beckenham and Penge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE20 8BD records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE20 8BD in Anerley North & Penge West is £375,000 (about £586 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SE20 8BD, including James Dixon Primary School (Good), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE20 8BD is Anerley in TfL zone 4, about 112 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE20 8BD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,671 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 8BD 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).