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About

Penge & Cator ward is a residential area in the London Borough of Bromley, situated just south of Crystal Palace. It is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with a mix of local independent shops and larger retail units along the main thoroughfares. The ward includes a significant portion of the Alexandra Recreation Ground, providing green space for the community.

The area is historically linked to the Crystal Palace, which once stood nearby, influencing its development. A notable local landmark is the iron footbridge crossing the railway line at Penge East station, a structure of historical interest. The ward also contains the Park Court and Cator Estates, which feature distinctive architectural styles and layout from the early 20th century.

Area overview

On average Penge & Cator has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penge & Cator is £77,537 per year. There are 6 schools in Penge & Cator: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Penge & Cator is home to around 18,909 people, with a population density of about 6,188.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
28.7%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Penge & Cator Population
18,909
Population density
6,188.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.05(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.14(+8%)
Shoplifting
21.89(+119%)
Vehicle crime
15.97(+70%)
Public order
10.1(+49%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,411
49.78%
Other White
2,093
11.07%
African
1,705
9.02%
Caribbean
1,239
6.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
622
3.29%
Total population: 18,904

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,578
49.73%
No qualifications
2,105
13.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,935
12.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,601
10.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,177
7.72%
Total 16+ residents: 15,238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,461
29.28%
Other social rented
2,053
24.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,867
22.21%
Owns outright
1,447
17.22%
Social rents from council
322
3.83%
Total households: 8,405

Property prices in Penge & Cator

Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Penge & Cator area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £2,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penge & Cator in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penge & Cator over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£2,750,000
Flats101£335,000
Semi-Detached39£840,000
Terraced67£675,000

10 years median price trend in Penge & Cator

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.

All postcodes in Penge & Cator

BR31JQ

Kent House Road

BR31NA

Aldersmead Road

SE207AE

Croydon Road

SE207AT

Crampton Road

SE207DU

Penge Lane

SE207NJ

Thesiger Road

SE207QQ

Clevedon Road

SE207RY

Avenue Road

SE207SX

Croydon Road

SE208LW

Challin Street

SE208XJ

Gladstone Mews

SE265JB

Wiverton Road

SE265LH

Woodbastwick Road

SE207EU

High Street

SE207PT

Cottingham Road

SE207RG

Oak Grove Road

SE207RS

Avenue Road

SE208PT

Anerley Station Road

SE208QH

Graveney Grove

SE208QX

Avington Grove

SE208RS

Evelina Road

SE265HT

Venner Road

SE265NS

Newlands Park

SE265PN

Newlands Park

SE266EY

Lawrie Park Road

SE265AY

Kangley Bridge Road

SE207LW

Penge & Cator

BR31JT

Kent House Lane

SE208LB

Hawthorn Grove

SE207WB

Otford Close

SE208LS

Hawthorn Grove

SE207AH

Croydon Road

SE207EA

Queen Adelaide Road

SE207EX

High Street

SE207QL

Westbury Road

SE207RR

Avenue Road

SE208HX

Maple Road

SE208LH

Hawthorn Grove

SE265LQ

Woodbastwick Road

SE265NJ

Westbourne Road

SE265PE

Newlands Park

SE266BW

Chulsa Road

BR31LW

Cricket Lane

SE207BD

Penge & Cator

BR31QP

Lennard Road

BR31TX

Densole Close

SE207DT

High Street

SE207NT

Parish Lane

SE207SA

Avenue Road

SE208EJ

Mayfield Close

SE208HT

Maple Road

SE208JE

Jasmine Grove

SE208JG

Pawleyne Close

SE265BW

Metro Business Centre

SE209FD

Penge & Cator

BR31JX

Cricket Lane

BR31LR

Kings Hall Road

BR31LS

Kings Hall Road

BR31QR

Lennard Road

SE207AA

The Parade

SE207BT

Phoenix Road

SE207RD

Ash Grove

SE207SS

Croydon Road

SE208ES

Genoa Road

SE266BT

Chulsa Road

SE266EF

Crystal Palace Park Road

SE266EG

Crystal Palace Park Road

SE209DP

Blenheim Road

SE208FF

Padua Road

SE207BA

Montague Mews

SE207BJ

Station Road

SE207HR

Barson Close

SE207LX

Lennard Road

SE208PU

Chestnut Grove

SE265HY

Wiverton Road

SE266EB

Lawrie Park Road

SE266UN

Crystal Palace Park Road

SE208PB

Pine Close

SE207RF

Oak Grove Road

SE207TD

Croydon Road

SE207TJ

Croydon Road

SE208QA

Oakfield Road

SE265NP

Westbourne Road

BR31LB

Beckenham Business Centre

SE207AD

Croydon Road

SE207BS

Montrave Road

SE207HG

High Street

SE207HU

Parish Lane

SE207JE

Raleigh Road

SE207JW

Albert Road

SE207NB

Morland Road

SE207NF

Whateley Road

SE207QJ

Percy Road

SE207SZ

Franklin Road

SE208PF

Chestnut Grove

SE208RY

Avington Grove

SE266EJ

Park Court

SE266EX

Lawrie Park Road

SE266HD

Lawrie Park Crescent

SE266UF

Crystal Palace Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.