Postcode BR3 1JQ is located in a major urban area, within the Penge & Cator ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Penge East area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Penge East is £86,276 per year. The nearest station is Kent House located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Cator Park.
Penge East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,655 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Penge East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 69.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Penge East is £86,276 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR3 1JQ.
Penge East near BR3 1JQ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kent House located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Kent House | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kent House |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Beckenham Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Beckenham Road |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | New Beckenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to New Beckenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cator Park | Large | Walking directions to Cator Park |
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | River Pool Walkway Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to River Pool Walkway Open Space |
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £495,025 in Penge & Cator area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £2,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £1,490,000 |
| Flats | 95 | £345,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £930,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £630,000 |
10 year median price trend in Penge & Cator
In the BR3 1JQ postcode area, located within Penge East, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR3 1JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Capital Wines | 21 Penge Lane, Penge, London, SE20 7DU | Walking directions to Capital Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Mega Saver | 183–189 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7PF | Walking directions to Mega Saver |
| 0.3 mi | Brasileiro | 195 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7PF | Walking directions to Brasileiro |
| 0.3 mi | Penge Food Centre | 197 - 199 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7PF | Walking directions to Penge Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Supersaver | High Street, Bromley, SE20 7EU | Walking directions to Supersaver |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.