Postcode SE20 8RA is located in a major urban area, within the Penge & Cator area 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 median sale price in Penge & Cator is £500,000 (around £573 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £355,500 and £737,500. The nearest station is Penge West, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Penge Recreation Ground.
Anerley North & Penge West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,701 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 181 ft away from SE20 8RA.
Anerley North & Penge West near SE20 8RA 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Penge Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Penge Recreation Ground |
Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £573 per square foot) in Penge & Cator area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,560,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £910,000 | £729 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £826,750 | £650 |
| Terraced | 64 | £657,250 | £606 |
| Flats | 96 | £358,500 | £534 |
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 | £846,250 | £345,000 | £913,478 | £620,000 |
| 2026 | £1,365,000 | £358,500 | £805,000 | £605,000 |
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 | £721 | £553 | £642 | £582 |
| 2026 | £1,006 | £522 | £637 | £598 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 8RA.
| 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 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Flat 3, 112, Oakfield Road, London, SE20 8RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Flat 3, 112, Oakfield Road, London, SE20 8RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £184,000 | |
| 01 May 2025 | Apartment 10, Burlington Apartments, 100, Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NR | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 |
In the SE20 8RA postcode area, located within Anerley North & Penge West, there are 9 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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| 0.5 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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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE20 8RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 14 - 16 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7HG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 74 High Street, London, SE20 7HB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lucky's | 103 Maple Road, London, SE20 8LP | Walking directions to Lucky's |
| 0.3 mi | Raj Superstore | 83 Maple Road, London, SE20 8LN | Walking directions to Raj Superstore |
| 0.3 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 8RA, 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 8RA 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around SE20 8RA in Penge & Cator is £500,000 (about £573 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SE20 8RA, 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 8RA is Penge West in TfL zone 4, about 98 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE20 8RA 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 8RA 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).