About Anerley

Anerley is a town in Bromley, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Upper Norwood and Penge.

School Ratings in Anerley

Families in Anerley have access to 556 local schools. Stewart Fleming Primary School and Harris Primary Academy Kent House are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 2 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Anerley

Homes sell for an average of £439K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £337K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Anerley

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Anerley, with 266 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Anerley

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Anerley around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Anerley

Anerley benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,342 sales

Average Price £439K
£250 — £42.69M
Detached £678K 23
Semi £649K 233
Terraced £545K 770
Flat £337K 2,137

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

280 Primary
64 Secondary
212 Other
James Dixon Primary School Primary 0.2 miles St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Secondary 0.5 miles Community Vision Children and Family Centre Good 0.5 miles Stewart Fleming Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.6 miles Woodside Park School 0.6 miles Cypress Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Primary Good 0.7 miles Harris Academy South Norwood Secondary Good 0.7 miles St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy Primary 0.7 miles St John's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Harris Aspire Academy Outstanding 0.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Anerley IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Anerley are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
4/10
Employment
5/10
Education
7/10
Health
6/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
3/10
6,521 Children (0-15) 19%
23,646 Working Age 70%
5,190 Older (60+) 15%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 37.4% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 32.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Anerley 1,293 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Anerley are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

344 Violence & Sexual Offences
266 Anti-Social Behaviour
142 Vehicle Crime
92 Shoplifting
87 Criminal Damage & Arson
87 Other Theft
62 Drugs
60 Public Order
57 Burglary
34 Robbery
27 Theft from Person
19 Other Crime
11 Weapons
5 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
Metropolitan Crystal Palace and Anerley Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Anerley Train Station 0.3 miles
Birkbeck Train Station 0.5 miles
Penge West Train Station 0.7 miles
Crystal Palace Train Station 0.7 miles
Norwood Junction Train Station 0.8 miles
Penge East Train Station 0.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Upper Norwood 0.6 miles Penge 0.6 miles South Norwood 0.9 miles Elmers End 0.9 miles Woodside 1.2 miles Upper Sydenham 1.2 miles Norwood New Town 1.4 miles Eden Park 1.4 miles New Beckenham 1.4 miles Monks Orchard 1.4 miles Lower Sydenham 1.4 miles Selhurst 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Bromley
Ward Penge & Cator
Constituency Lewisham West and Penge
Parish Bromley, unparished area
Region London

Notable & Famous People from Anerley 1 people

Janine Sandell
Volleyball player
British volleyball player

Streets in SE20 30 shown View all streets

Acacia Close 1 Albert Road 1 Anerley Park 13 Anerley Park Road 3 Anerley Road 22 Anerley Station Road 1 Apple Yard 5 Appletree Close 2 Ash Close 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashleigh Road 1 Ashurst Close 1 Avenue Road 6 Avington Grove 2 Barfreston Way 2 Bargrove Close 1 Barson Close 2 Beaver Close 1 Beeches Close 1 Betts Way 2 Beverley Road 2 Blean Grove 2 Blenheim Road 13 Bolton Close 1 Boundary Close 1 Bourdon Road 3 Bredhurst Close 2 Bridgewood Close 1 Brompton Close 1 Burham Close 1

Postcodes in SE20 50 shown View all postcodes

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