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SE20 8DW

Orchard Grove

Crystal Palace & Anerley

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Detailed insights for SE20 8DW

Overview

Postcode SE20 8DW 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 Crystal Palace, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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
0.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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 63 ft away from SE20 8DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Crystal Palace Park near SE20 8DW 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 Crystal Palace located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE20 8DW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3,4

Crystal Palace

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Crystal Palace
0.4 mi

4

Anerley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Anerley
0.4 mi

4

Penge West

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Penge West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE20 8DW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCrystal Palace ParkLargeWalking directions to Crystal Palace Park
0.4 miFox Hill Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Fox Hill Playing Field
0.3 miFox Hill GreenSmallWalking directions to Fox Hill Green

Area Profile

Population
234
Population density
12,000 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
88
37.29%
Other White
39
16.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
33
13.98%
Caribbean
19
8.05%
African
14
5.93%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
56.67%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.38%
No qualifications
13
6.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.29%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
57.46%
Owns with a mortgage
35
26.12%
Owns outright
17
12.69%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.99%
Social rents from council
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

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 8DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 8DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 2025125, Orchard Grove, London, SE20 8DWFlatsLeasehold£305,000
25 Jul 2025115, Orchard Grove, London, SE20 8DWTerracedFreehold£358,000
22 May 2026102, Orchard Grove, London, SE20 8DZFlatsLeasehold£367,500
11 Feb 202690, Orchard Grove, London, SE20 8DZFlatsLeasehold£245,000
22 Sept 202596, Orchard Grove, London, SE20 8DZTerracedLeasehold£352,500

Schools

In the SE20 8DW postcode area, located within Crystal Palace Park, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE20 8DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryJames Dixon Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryHarris City Academy Crystal PalaceAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Crystal PalaceAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 8DW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE20 8DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAnerley Food Stores108-110 Anerley Road, Penge, London, SE19 2ANWalking directions to Anerley Food Stores
0.1 miSimply Food & Wines102 Anerley Road, London, SE19 2ANWalking directions to Simply Food & Wines
0.1 miShillingsAnerley Road, Bromley, SE19 2AHWalking directions to Shillings
0.1 miAnerley Convenience Store126 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8DLWalking directions to Anerley Convenience Store
0.1 miTesco Express72-78 Anerley Road, London, SE19 2AHWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8DW, 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 Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SE20 8DW

Is SE20 8DW (Crystal Palace Park) safe?

The area around SE20 8DW 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 8DW?

The median sale price around SE20 8DW 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 8DW?

There are 12 schools close to SE20 8DW, including James Dixon Primary School (Good), Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (Outstanding) and Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE20 8DW?

The closest station to SE20 8DW is Crystal Palace in TfL zone 3,4, about 204 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE20 8DW?

SE20 8DW 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 8DW (Crystal Palace Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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