Postcode SE20 8HU is located in a major urban area, within the Penge & Cator ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Anerley North & Penge West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Anerley North & Penge West is £62,782 per year. The nearest station is Penge East located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Recreation Ground.
Anerley North & Penge West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,370 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Anerley North & Penge West has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from SE20 8HU.
Anerley North & Penge West near SE20 8HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Penge East located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Penge West | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Penge West |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Kent House | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kent House |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Penge Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Penge Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Royston Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to Royston Playing Field |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Penge & Cator area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £2,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £2,750,000 |
| Flats | 101 | £335,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £840,000 |
| Terraced | 67 | £675,000 |
10 year median price trend in Penge & Cator
In the SE20 8HU postcode area, located within Anerley North & Penge West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 8HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 74 High Street, London, SE20 7HB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 119 - 121 High Street, London, SE20 7DW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | High Street, Penge, London, SE20 8RW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Jerry's | High Street, Bromley, SE20 7HW | Walking directions to Jerry's |
| 0.2 mi | Johny Stores Premier | 2 Croydon Road, London, SE20 7AF | Walking directions to Johny Stores Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE20 8HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kathy Bance
Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026
Kevin Kennedy-Brooks
Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Jeal
Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Conlon
Beckenham and Penge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.