Postcode SE20 8JT 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% 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 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Betts Park.
Anerley North & Penge West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,571 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Anerley North & Penge West has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 86.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 283 ft away from SE20 8JT.
Anerley North & Penge West near SE20 8JT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Anerley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Anerley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Anerley |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Penge West | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Penge West |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Betts Park | Large | Walking directions to Betts Park |
| 0.3 mi | Penge Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Penge Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Royston Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to Royston Playing Field |
Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 (about £573 per square foot) in Penge & Cator area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,497,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,137,500 | £868 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £815,000 | £637 |
| Terraced | 65 | £611,000 | £600 |
| Flats | 90 | £340,000 | £527 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,165,000 | £328,725 | £792,500 | £536,000 |
| 2017 | £850,000 | £342,650 | £672,500 | £525,000 |
| 2018 | £1,250,000 | £321,000 | £798,000 | £525,000 |
| 2019 | £1,304,250 | £331,250 | £710,000 | £525,000 |
| 2020 | £1,210,000 | £330,000 | £745,000 | £600,000 |
| 2021 | £1,212,500 | £378,000 | £715,000 | £576,000 |
| 2022 | £1,175,000 | £354,755 | £825,000 | £610,000 |
| 2023 | £999,000 | £370,000 | £762,500 | £556,250 |
| 2024 | £1,300,000 | £353,000 | £790,000 | £615,000 |
| 2025 | £910,000 | £337,500 | £896,955 | £611,000 |
| 2026 | £1,365,000 | £350,000 | £785,000 | £525,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £580 | £495 | £524 | £508 |
| 2017 | £626 | £534 | £530 | £523 |
| 2018 | £537 | £530 | £524 | £490 |
| 2019 | £572 | £504 | £547 | £465 |
| 2020 | £534 | £495 | £576 | £532 |
| 2021 | £537 | £533 | £619 | £551 |
| 2022 | £711 | £558 | £623 | £586 |
| 2023 | £751 | £521 | £612 | £562 |
| 2024 | £493 | £531 | £585 | £606 |
| 2025 | £729 | £548 | £637 | £581 |
| 2026 | £1,006 | £506 | £629 | £602 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 8JT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2025 | 34, Jasmine Grove, London, SE20 8JW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,150,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 38, Jasmine Grove, London, SE20 8JW | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 14, Jasmine Grove, London, SE20 8JW | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 10, Jasmine Grove, London, SE20 8JW | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 70, Hawthorn Grove, London, SE20 8LF | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the SE20 8JT postcode area, located within Anerley North & Penge West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 8JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Raj Superstore | 83 Maple Road, London, SE20 8LN | Walking directions to Raj Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Anerley News Food & Wine | 123 Anerley Road, Anerley, London, SE20 8AJ | Walking directions to Anerley News Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Lucky's | 103 Maple Road, London, SE20 8LP | Walking directions to Lucky's |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 115 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8AJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 4 Croydon Road, Penge, London, SE20 7AA | Walking directions to Budgens |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE20 8JT, 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
The area around SE20 8JT records about 97 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.
The median sale price around SE20 8JT in Anerley North & Penge West is £477,500 (about £573 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SE20 8JT, including St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (Good) and James Dixon Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE20 8JT is Anerley in TfL zone 4, about 267 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE20 8JT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,571 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering SE20 8JT is Liam Conlon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kathy Bance (Labour Party), Kevin Kennedy-Brooks (Labour Party) and Simon Jeal (Labour Party).