Anerley sits right at the heart of a well-connected patch of south-east London, with its own railway station plus others close by giving you quick, direct routes into London Bridge and Victoria. Crime here has fallen sharply since 2024 and now sits below the London average, and the surrounding area backs this up, with falling crime rates a consistent theme across neighbouring Crystal Palace, Gipsy Hill and Clock House too. Daily life is easy to manage, with coffee shops, restaurants and everyday amenities on your doorstep, 5 local parks for green space, and solid GP, dentist and pharmacy provision nearby. Schools are a real strength in this part of London. Anerley itself benefits from consistently "Good" Ofsted ratings at primary and secondary level, and you're within easy reach of some genuinely outstanding options, including Kingsdale Foundation School, Dulwich College and Harris Girls' Academy Bromley. This mix of strong state and independent schooling, paired with good transport links, makes the area a magnet for families wanting a long-term settled base rather than a transient stopover. House prices here offer a middle ground within the wider area. You'll pay less than you would in Dulwich Village or parts of Penge & Cator for larger homes, but more than you might in South Norwood or Sydenham, where terraces average around £673,000. Flats tend to be the more affordable entry point across the whole area, from Penge's £358,500 to Crystal Palace's £364,000, while semi-detached and detached homes command a premium, particularly closer to Dulwich and Penge & Cator. Air quality is consistently good throughout, and with falling crime, strong schools and reliable rail links all pointing the same way, Anerley and its surrounding neighbourhoods add up to a settled, improving corner of south London worth serious consideration.