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SE20 8DR

Thicket Road

Crystal Palace & Anerley

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Detailed insights for SE20 8DR

Overview

Postcode SE20 8DR 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below 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 Penge West, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Crystal Palace Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
30%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Crystal Palace Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,261 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Crystal Palace Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30%

Approximately 30.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 133 ft away from SE20 8DR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Penge West located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE20 8DR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Penge West

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Penge West
0.4 mi

3,4

Crystal Palace

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Crystal Palace
0.4 mi

4

Anerley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Anerley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE20 8DR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCrystal Palace ParkLargeWalking directions to Crystal Palace Park
0.3 miPenge Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Penge Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
7,362 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.39(+32%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.26(-6%)
Vehicle crime
10.38(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.49(+49%)
Drugs
7.55(+22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
144
60.25%
Caribbean
18
7.53%
Other White
15
6.28%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
5.02%
African
9
3.77%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
52.53%
No qualifications
34
15.67%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
9.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.15%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
37
28.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
28.46%
Owns with a mortgage
36
27.69%
Owns outright
14
10.77%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

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 8DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 8DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jan 2026Flat 6, 56, Thicket Road, London, SE20 8DRFlatsLeasehold£225,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 3, 64, Thicket Road, London, SE20 8DRFlatsLeasehold£552,000
28 Nov 20257, Rosebank, London, SE20 8NLFlatsLeasehold£410,000
24 Apr 202516, Rosebank, London, SE20 8NLFlatsLeasehold£425,000
01 May 2025Apartment 10, Burlington Apartments, 100, Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NRFlatsLeasehold£420,000

Schools

In the SE20 8DR postcode area, located within Crystal Palace Park, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE20 8DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Crystal PalaceAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryJames Dixon Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 8DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE20 8DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop14 - 16 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7HGWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miAsda107-111 Anerley Road, Penge, London, SE20 8APWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miTesco Express74 High Street, London, SE20 7HBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAnerley Convenience Store126 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8DLWalking directions to Anerley Convenience Store
0.4 miCo-op Food115 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8AJWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 8DR, 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 005CE01000742
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE20 8DR

Is SE20 8DR (Crystal Palace Park) safe?

The area around SE20 8DR records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8DR?

The median sale price around SE20 8DR 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 8DR?

There are 12 schools close to SE20 8DR, including Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (Good), St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and James Dixon Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE20 8DR?

The closest station to SE20 8DR is Penge West in TfL zone 4, about 188 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE20 8DR?

SE20 8DR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,261 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering SE20 8DR 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).

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