Postcode BR3 1LB 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 New Beckenham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 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 4.0% 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 1LB.
Penge East near BR3 1LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is New Beckenham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | New Beckenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to New Beckenham |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cator Park | Large | Walking directions to Cator Park |
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | River Pool Walkway Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to River Pool Walkway Open Space |
Based on 188 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 | 96 | £343,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £913,478 |
| Terraced | 61 | £630,000 |
10 year median price trend in Penge & Cator
In the BR3 1LB postcode area, located within Penge East, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR3 1LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Istanbul Supermarket | 180-190 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5RP | Walking directions to Istanbul Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | S K Food & Wine | 168 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JZ | Walking directions to S K Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 106-112 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | To Tu Polish Food Shop | 104 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5JX | Walking directions to To Tu Polish Food Shop |
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: 01/01/2026.