Postcode SE20 8NU 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 Penge West, about 0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Crystal Palace Park.
Crystal Palace Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,261 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Crystal Palace Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.0% 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.
The average income per household in Crystal Palace Park is £77,512 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 71 ft away from SE20 8NU.
Crystal Palace Park near SE20 8NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Penge West located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 4 | Penge West | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Penge West |
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Anerley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Anerley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Crystal Palace Park | Large | Walking directions to Crystal Palace Park |
| 0.2 mi | Penge Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Penge Recreation Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £2,060,000 | £691 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,031,000 | £756 |
| Terraced | 14 | £532,500 | £641 |
| Flats | 98 | £360,000 | £562 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 8NU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 44, Blakewood Court, Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NS | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Flat 24, Blakewood Court, Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NS | Flats | Leasehold | £308,000 | |
| 01 May 2025 | Apartment 10, Burlington Apartments, 100, Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NR | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Flat 3, 68, Thicket Road, London, SE20 8DR | Flats | Leasehold | £515,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 48A, Thicket Road, London, SE20 8DR | Terraced | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the SE20 8NU postcode area, located within Crystal Palace Park, there are 8 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Dec 2024. | |
St John's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Dec 2024
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Mar 2016. | |
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Mar 2016
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | James Dixon Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2013. | |
James Dixon Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Feb 2013
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13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE20 8NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 14 - 16 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7HG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 74 High Street, London, SE20 7HB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lucky's | 103 Maple Road, London, SE20 8LP | Walking directions to Lucky's |
| 0.4 mi | Raj Superstore | 83 Maple Road, London, SE20 8LN | Walking directions to Raj Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 119 - 121 High Street, London, SE20 7DW | Walking directions to Londis |
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 8NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ruth McGregor
Crystal Palace & Anerley - Elected 7 May 2026
Ryan Thomson
Crystal Palace & Anerley - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Conlon
Beckenham and Penge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE20 8NU records about 83 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE20 8NU in Crystal Palace & Anerley is £370,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SE20 8NU, including St John's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good) and James Dixon Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE20 8NU is Penge West in TfL zone 4, about 36 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE20 8NU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,261 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 8NU 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).