Postcode SE20 8SF is located in a major urban area, within the Crystal Palace & Anerley ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Anerley North & Penge West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Lake.
Anerley North & Penge West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,653 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Anerley North & Penge West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 79 ft away from SE20 8SF.
Anerley North & Penge West near SE20 8SF 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Anerley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Anerley |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Birkbeck | Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to Birkbeck |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Harrington Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Harrington Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Norwood Lake | Large | Walking directions to South Norwood Lake |
| 0.2 mi | Betts Park | Large | Walking directions to Betts Park |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £586 per square foot) in Crystal Palace & Anerley area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £2,600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £2,330,000 | £744 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £822,000 | £756 |
| Terraced | 9 | £530,000 | £661 |
| Flats | 103 | £368,000 | £577 |
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 | £370,000 | £695,000 | £608,500 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £822,000 | £717,500 |
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 | £585 | £710 | £651 |
| 2026 | £552 | £756 | £634 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 8SF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2025 | Flat 5A, Ellesmere Court, Seymour Villas, London, SE20 8TY | Flats | Leasehold | £352,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 78, Seymour Villas, London, SE20 8TT | Flats | Freehold | £397,500 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | Flat 2, 3, Seymour Terrace, London, SE20 8SA | Flats | Leasehold | £368,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 77, Tovil Close, London, SE20 8SZ | Flats | Leasehold | £302,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2025 | 1, Fonthill Close, London, SE20 8TD | Other | Freehold | £800,000 |
In the SE20 8SF postcode area, located within Anerley North & Penge West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 8SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | James Stores | Croydon Road, Bromley, SE20 8FB | Walking directions to James Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 169 - 175 Croydon Road, London, SE20 7TY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Penge food and wine | 93 Penge Road, London, SE20 7UN | Walking directions to Penge food and wine |
| 0.3 mi | Anerley News Food & Wine | 123 Anerley Road, Anerley, London, SE20 8AJ | Walking directions to Anerley News Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 115 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8AJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 8SF, 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 8SF records about 112 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 8SF in Anerley North & Penge West is £375,000 (about £586 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SE20 8SF, including James Dixon Primary School (Good), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE20 8SF is Anerley in TfL zone 4, about 507 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE20 8SF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,653 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 8SF 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).