Postcode SE20 8RG 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. The average income per household in Anerley North & Penge West is £62,782 per year. The nearest station is Penge West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Betts Park.
Anerley North & Penge West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,964 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% 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 71.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 327 ft away from SE20 8RG.
Anerley North & Penge West near SE20 8RG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Penge West | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Penge West |
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Anerley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Anerley |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Betts Park | Large | Walking directions to Betts Park |
| 0.2 mi | Penge Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Penge Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Royston Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to Royston Playing Field |
Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Penge & Cator area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,497,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,137,500 | £8,838 |
| Flats | 96 | £332,500 | £5,714 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £815,000 | £6,860 |
| Terraced | 69 | £590,000 | £6,460 |
10 year median price trend in Penge & Cator
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 8RG.
In the SE20 8RG postcode area, located within Anerley North & Penge West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 8RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 14 - 16 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7HG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Lucky's | Maple Road, Bromley, SE20 8LP | Walking directions to Lucky's |
| 0.2 mi | Kingswood Food & Wine | High Street, Bromley, SE20 7HG | Walking directions to Kingswood Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Raj Superstore | 83 Maple Road, London, SE20 8LN | Walking directions to Raj Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Jerry's | High Street, Bromley, SE20 7HW | Walking directions to Jerry's |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE20 8RG, 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 8RG 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 8RG in Anerley North & Penge West is £475,000 (about £6,216 per square metre) based on 210 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SE20 8RG, including Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (Good), St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE20 8RG is Penge West in TfL zone 4, about 278 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE20 8RG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,964 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.