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SE20 8FE

Crystal Palace & Anerley

Bromley

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Detailed insights for SE20 8FE

Overview

Postcode SE20 8FE 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 Betts Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
48.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Anerley North & Penge West has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.4%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Anerley North & Penge West is £62,782 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from SE20 8FE.

Flood risk

No risk

Anerley North & Penge West near SE20 8FE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE20 8FE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Anerley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Anerley
0.4 mi

4

Penge West

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Penge West
0.5 mi

3,4

Crystal Palace

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Crystal Palace

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE20 8FE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBetts ParkLargeWalking directions to Betts Park
0.5 miPenge Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Penge Recreation Ground
0.4 miFox Hill GreenSmallWalking directions to Fox Hill Green

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
2,495.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
40.69(+307%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.69(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.34(-24%)
Public order
10.71(+58%)
Other theft
9.1(-20%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
116
39.06%
African
37
12.46%
Caribbean
36
12.12%
Other White
28
9.43%
Other
13
4.38%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
36.86%
No qualifications
59
23.14%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.41%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
58
47.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
28.69%
Owns with a mortgage
15
12.3%
Owns outright
5
4.1%
Shared ownership
5
4.1%
Total households: 122

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 8FE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 8FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 2026115, Anerley Road, London, SE20 8AJOtherFreehold£400,000
29 May 202529A, Ridsdale Road, London, SE20 8AEFlatsLeasehold£338,750
21 Mar 2025Flat 19, Marshall Court, 10, Anerley Park, London, SE20 8FHFlatsLeasehold£300,000
21 Aug 20255, Owen Walk, London, SE20 8BYTerracedFreehold£316,000
18 Sept 20253, Sycamore Grove, London, SE20 8BSFlatsLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the SE20 8FE postcode area, located within Anerley North & Penge West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE20 8FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryJames Dixon Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHarris City Academy Crystal PalaceAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 8FE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE20 8FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op Food115 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8AJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miAsda107-111 Anerley Road, Penge, London, SE20 8APWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miAnerley News Food & Wine123 Anerley Road, Anerley, London, SE20 8AJWalking directions to Anerley News Food & Wine
0.3 miAnerley Convenience Store126 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8DLWalking directions to Anerley Convenience Store
0.4 miAnerley Food Stores108-110 Anerley Road, Penge, London, SE19 2ANWalking directions to Anerley Food Stores

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 8FE, 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)Anerley North & Penge WestE02000135
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 009AE01000743
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2008-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE20 8FE

Is SE20 8FE (Anerley North & Penge West) safe?

The area around SE20 8FE 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.

What is the average house price near SE20 8FE?

The median sale price around SE20 8FE in Anerley North & Penge West is £375,000 (about £586 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE20 8FE?

There are 13 schools close to SE20 8FE, 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.

What is the nearest station to SE20 8FE?

The closest station to SE20 8FE is Anerley in TfL zone 4, about 86 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE20 8FE?

SE20 8FE 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).

Who represents SE20 8FE (Anerley North & Penge West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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