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SE20 8QQ

Lakefield Close

Penge & Cator

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Detailed insights for SE20 8QQ

Overview

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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
54.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Anerley North & Penge West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.3%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Anerley North & Penge West is £62,782 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 63 ft away from SE20 8QQ.

Flood risk

No risk

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.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Anerley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE20 8QQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE20 8QQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBetts ParkLargeWalking directions to Betts Park
0.3 miPenge Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Penge Recreation Ground
0.4 miWinsford GardensSmallWalking directions to Winsford Gardens

Area Profile

Population
400
Population density
4,777.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
45.1(+68%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.29(+30%)
Other theft
14.43(+26%)
Vehicle crime
13.23(+41%)
Public order
12.63(+87%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
193
48.01%
Other White
47
11.69%
Caribbean
45
11.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
7.21%
African
22
5.47%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
39.24%
No qualifications
55
17.41%
Level 3 (A level)
49
15.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.08%
Total 16+ residents: 316

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
79
48.17%
Owns with a mortgage
27
16.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
16.46%
Shared ownership
15
9.15%
Social rents from council
10
6.1%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Penge & Cator

Median price£477,500
Price per sq ft£573
Sales (last 12 months)200
Typical range (middle 50%)£349K – £730K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penge & Cator over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,137,500£868
Semi-Detached43£815,000£637
Terraced65£611,000£600
Flats90£340,000£527

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penge & Cator

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penge & Cator in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 8QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 8QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2025Flat 7, Dowland House, 11, Dunstan Grove, London, SE20 8FAFlatsLeasehold£315,000
03 Mar 2025Flat 7, Campion House, 10, Dunstan Grove, London, SE20 8FAFlatsLeasehold£400,000
01 May 202620C, Castledine Road, London, SE20 8PLFlatsLeasehold£280,000
29 Apr 20265A, Castledine Road, London, SE20 8PLFlatsLeasehold£350,000
16 Mar 202620A, Castledine Road, London, SE20 8PLFlatsLeasehold£485,500

Schools

In the SE20 8QQ postcode area, located within Anerley North & Penge West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE20 8QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Crystal PalaceAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryJames Dixon Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 8QQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE20 8QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food115 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8AJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miAsda107-111 Anerley Road, Penge, London, SE20 8APWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miAnerley News Food & Wine123 Anerley Road, Anerley, London, SE20 8AJWalking directions to Anerley News Food & Wine
0.3 miRaj Superstore83 Maple Road, London, SE20 8LNWalking directions to Raj Superstore
0.3 miLucky's103 Maple Road, London, SE20 8LPWalking directions to Lucky's

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 8QQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kathy Bance

Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Kevin Kennedy-Brooks

Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Simon Jeal

Penge & Cator - 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
WardPenge & CatorE05014002
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Anerley North & Penge WestE02000135
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 009EE01000800
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE20 8QQ

Is SE20 8QQ (Anerley North & Penge West) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near SE20 8QQ?

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.

What schools are near SE20 8QQ?

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.

What is the nearest station to SE20 8QQ?

The closest station to SE20 8QQ is Anerley in TfL zone 4, about 297 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE20 8QQ?

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).

Who represents SE20 8QQ (Anerley North & Penge West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).