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About

Grove Park ward sits in the far southeast of the borough, bordering the London Borough of Bromley. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates, alongside more modern developments and some detached homes. Its landscape is defined by the presence of the River Quaggy, which flows through the southern section, contributing to several green corridors and open spaces that provide a sense of separation from more densely built-up areas.

Transport links are anchored by the Grove Park railway station, which offers services into central London. The ward contains significant local amenities including the large Grove Park Leisure Centre and a major Sainsbury's supermarket. A notable local landmark is the distinctive former Grove Park Chapel, a prominent Gothic Revival building that has been converted into residential flats, standing as a reminder of the area's earlier architectural character.

Area overview

On average Grove Park has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grove Park is £68,687 per year. There are 3 schools in Grove Park: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Grove Park is home to around 15,730 people, with a population density of about 6,482.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Grove Park Population
15,730
Population density
6,482.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.17(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.89(0%)
Vehicle crime
10.68(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.31(+28%)
Other theft
6.29(-45%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,539
41.58%
African
1,789
11.37%
Other White
1,744
11.09%
Caribbean
1,537
9.77%
Other
643
4.09%
Total population: 15,728

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,108
40.63%
No qualifications
2,293
18.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,779
14.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,445
11.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,103
8.77%
Total 16+ residents: 12,572

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,881
29.84%
Other social rented
1,360
21.57%
Owns outright
1,324
21%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,217
19.31%
Social rents from council
318
5.04%
Total households: 6,304

Property prices in Grove Park

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Grove Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Grove Park in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grove Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached6£852,500£5,018
Flats32£275,500£5,000
Semi-Detached19£593,000£5,712
Terraced50£448,170£5,250

10 years median price trend in Grove Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grove Park.

All postcodes in Grove Park

SE129HF

Guibal Road

SE120BU

Somertrees Avenue

SE129PQ

Sydenham Cottages

SE129NJ

Westdean Avenue

SE94HE

Wicks Close

SE129EU

Danescombe

SE120PU

Baring Road

SE94NU

Grove Park Road

SE94NX

Charlesfield

SE120AS

Burnt Ash Hill

SE129PW

Alice Thompson Close

SE94BY

Castleton Road

SE120DS

Baring Road

SE129QL

Chinbrook Road

SE120PL

Grove Park

SE94BT

Charminster Road

BR15HN

Downham Way

SE129LF

Horncastle Road

SE120ER

Wydeville Manor Road

SE120AL

Melrose Close

SE129PB

Marvels Close

SE129PL

Marvels Lane

SE129RT

Dyneley Road

SE129RU

Mayeswood Road

SE120RF

St Mildreds Road

SE129HD

Exford Road

SE94PQ

Lambscroft Avenue

SE120ES

Wydeville Manor Road

SE94HF

Lonsdale Close

SE94PD

Lambscroft Avenue

SE120BL

Dilhorne Close

SE94JB

Clayhill Crescent

SE129SZ

Luffman Road

SE120UE

Gables Close

SE94PW

Aldersgrove Avenue

SE129QR

Riddons Road

SE129NL

Westdean Avenue

SE129PX

Balder Rise

SE129SX

Luffman Road

SE120UB

Oak Apple Court

SE120UG

Heather Road

SE129EX

Winn Road

SE120LE

Kingsand Road

SE129TN

Amblecote Road

SE120AQ

Burnt Ash Hill

SE129TU

Chinbrook Road

SE120JP

Baring Road

SE120LH

Grove Park

SE129LQ

Horncastle Close

SE129JN

Woodyates Road

SE129NF

Jevington Way

SE129NQ

Jevington Way

SE120QD

Burnt Ash Hill

SE120NU

Bramdean Crescent

SE129ET

Winn Road

SE120JQ

Burnt Ash Hill

SE94PE

Lambscroft Avenue

SE129TG

Garden Close

SE120BS

Somertrees Avenue

SE129PY

Marvels Lane

SE129LB

Kingshurst Road

SE120DB

Somertrees Avenue

SE120NS

Bramdean Crescent

SE129NB

Senlac Road

SE120UT

Sandstone Road

SE129PU

Marvels Lane

SE94NY

Mirror Path

SE129TR

Amblecote Road

SE120DR

Lupton Close

SE129JL

Woodyates Road

SE129TX

Chinbrook Road

SE129UD

Chinbrook Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.