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SE20 8FJ

Worcester Close

Crystal Palace & Anerley

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Detailed insights for SE20 8FJ

Overview

Postcode SE20 8FJ is located in a major urban area, within the Crystal Palace & Anerley area of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Crystal Palace Park area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crystal Palace Park is £77,512 per year. The median sale price in Crystal Palace & Anerley is £370,000 (around £564 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £312,500 and £477,500. The nearest station is Anerley, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Lake.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
35.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Crystal Palace Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,417 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Crystal Palace Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.8%

Approximately 35.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 307 ft away from SE20 8FJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Crystal Palace Park near SE20 8FJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE20 8FJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Anerley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Anerley
0.4 mi

3,4

Crystal Palace

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Crystal Palace
0.6 mi

4

Penge West

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Penge West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE20 8FJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouth Norwood LakeLargeWalking directions to South Norwood Lake
0.4 miBetts ParkLargeWalking directions to Betts Park
0.4 miFox Hill Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Fox Hill Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
17,454.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.96(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.46(+6%)
Vehicle crime
11.24(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.24(+44%)
Burglary
6.74(+23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
93
32.52%
Other White
47
16.43%
African
32
11.19%
Other
19
6.64%
Other Black
16
5.59%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
46.83%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.59%
No qualifications
27
13.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.29%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
37
34.91%
Owns with a mortgage
27
25.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
25.47%
Owns outright
10
9.43%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.77%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Crystal Palace & Anerley

Median price: £370,000
Price per sq ft: £564
Sales (last 12 months): 115
Typical range (middle 50%): £313K – £478K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £564 per square foot) in Crystal Palace & Anerley area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,060,000.

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
Detached1£2,060,000£691
Semi-Detached2£1,031,000£756
Terraced14£532,500£641
Flats98£360,000£562

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£369,000£905,000£635,000
2026£335,000£822,000£535,000
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£584£710£661
2026£557£756£559
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 8FJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 8FJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 2026Flat 55, Carfax House, 4, Worcester Close, London, SE20 8FLFlatsLeasehold£390,000
25 Mar 2026Flat 20, Carfax House, 4, Worcester Close, London, SE20 8FLFlatsLeasehold£170,000
06 Feb 2026Flat 32, Carfax House, 4, Worcester Close, London, SE20 8FLFlatsLeasehold£275,000
10 Oct 2025Flat 50, Carfax House, 4, Worcester Close, London, SE20 8FLFlatsLeasehold£275,000
03 Jul 2026Flat 139, Lambourne House, Apple Yard, London, SE20 8FXFlatsLeasehold£455,000

Schools

In the SE20 8FJ postcode area, located within Crystal Palace Park, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SE20 8FJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryJames Dixon Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miSecondaryHarris City Academy Crystal PalaceAcademy sponsor led
0.6 miPrimarySt Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE20 8FJ

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

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 8FJ, 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 005GE01034384
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2012-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SE20 8FJ

Is SE20 8FJ (Crystal Palace Park) safe?

The area around SE20 8FJ records about 76 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE20 8FJ?

The median sale price around SE20 8FJ in Crystal Palace & Anerley is £370,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE20 8FJ?

There are 12 schools close to SE20 8FJ, including James Dixon Primary School (Good), Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (Outstanding) and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE20 8FJ?

The closest station to SE20 8FJ is Anerley in TfL zone 4, about 368 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE20 8FJ?

SE20 8FJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,417 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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