Postcode SE20 8QQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 122.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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.
Anerley North & Penge West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Anerley North & Penge West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 63 ft away from SE20 8QQ.
Anerley North & Penge West near SE20 8QQ 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 |
| 0.3 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 | Winsford Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Winsford Gardens |
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 8QQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 7, Dowland House, 11, Dunstan Grove, London, SE20 8FA | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | Flat 7, Campion House, 10, Dunstan Grove, London, SE20 8FA | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 20C, Castledine Road, London, SE20 8PL | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 5A, Castledine Road, London, SE20 8PL | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 20A, Castledine Road, London, SE20 8PL | Flats | Leasehold | £485,500 |
In the SE20 8QQ 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 8QQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 115 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8AJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 107-111 Anerley Road, Penge, London, SE20 8AP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Anerley News Food & Wine | 123 Anerley Road, Anerley, London, SE20 8AJ | Walking directions to Anerley News Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Raj Superstore | 83 Maple Road, London, SE20 8LN | Walking directions to Raj Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Lucky's | 103 Maple Road, London, SE20 8LP | Walking directions to Lucky's |
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 8QQ, 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 8QQ records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8QQ 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 14 schools close to SE20 8QQ, including Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (Good), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good) and James Dixon Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE20 8QQ is Anerley in TfL zone 4, about 297 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE20 8QQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,701 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 8QQ 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).