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BR3 1UF

Kent House Road

Penge & Cator

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Detailed insights for BR3 1UF

Overview

Postcode BR3 1UF is located in a major urban area, within the Penge & Cator ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Clock House & Cator Park area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clock House & Cator Park is £93,102 per year. The nearest station is Kent House, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cator Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Clock House & Cator Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,571 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Clock House & Cator Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.3%

Approximately 12.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Clock House & Cator Park is £93,102 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 80 ft away from BR3 1UF.

Flood risk

No risk

Clock House & Cator Park near BR3 1UF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Kent House located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR3 1UF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Kent House

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kent House
0.3 mi

3,4,5,6

Beckenham Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Beckenham Road
0.4 mi

4

Clock House

Southeastern

Walking directions to Clock House

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR3 1UF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCator ParkLargeWalking directions to Cator Park
0.5 miPenge Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Penge Recreation Ground
0.2 miRoyston Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Royston Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
4,084.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.85(-1%)
Shoplifting
29.04(+191%)
Vehicle crime
27.83(+197%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.01(-3%)
Burglary
9.68(+77%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
63.41%
Other White
28
8.83%
Irish
11
3.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
3.15%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
48.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.16%
No qualifications
37
13.81%
Level 3 (A level)
22
8.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.6%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
35.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
27.69%
Owns outright
30
23.08%
Other social rented
15
11.54%
Shared ownership
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Penge & Cator

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£572
Sales (last 12 months)196
Typical range (middle 50%)£343K – £730K

Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £572 per square foot) in Penge & Cator area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,497,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penge & Cator over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,137,500£868
Semi-Detached43£815,000£637
Terraced62£608,000£599
Flats89£335,000£526

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penge & Cator

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,165,000£328,725£792,500£536,000
2017£850,000£342,650£672,500£525,000
2018£1,250,000£321,000£798,000£525,000
2019£1,304,250£331,250£710,000£525,000
2020£1,210,000£330,000£745,000£600,000
2021£1,212,500£378,000£715,000£576,000
2022£1,175,000£354,755£825,000£610,000
2023£999,000£370,000£762,500£556,250
2024£1,300,000£353,000£790,000£615,000
2025£910,000£337,500£896,955£611,000
2026£1,365,000£350,000£785,000£525,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£580£495£524£508
2017£626£534£530£523
2018£537£530£524£490
2019£572£504£547£465
2020£534£495£576£532
2021£537£533£619£551
2022£711£558£623£586
2023£751£521£612£562
2024£493£531£585£606
2025£729£548£637£581
2026£1,006£506£629£602
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR3 1UF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR3 1UF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 202625, Kingsdale Road, London, SE20 7PRTerracedFreehold£650,000
30 Sept 20251, Kings Hall Road, Beckenham, BR3 1LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,497,500
15 Aug 20257, Kings Hall Road, Beckenham, BR3 1LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,350,000
30 Jan 202685, Parish Lane, London, SE20 7NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
04 Feb 2026Flat 23, Vickers Court, 101B, Parish Lane, London, SE20 7HUFlatsLeasehold£87,500

Schools

In the BR3 1UF postcode area, located within Clock House & Cator Park, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR3 1UF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Kent HouseAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryAlexandra Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryHarris Girls Academy BromleyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR3 1UF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR3 1UF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express204 - 212 High Street, London, SE20 7QBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miPenge Food Centre197 - 199 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7PFWalking directions to Penge Food Centre
0.2 miBrasileiro195 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7PFWalking directions to Brasileiro
0.2 miMega Saver183–189 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7PFWalking directions to Mega Saver
0.2 miSainsbury's158 - 162 High Street, London, SE20 7QSWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.

Band A£1,427
Band B£1,664
Band C£1,902
Band D£2,140
Band E£2,616
Band F£3,091
Band G£3,567
Band H£4,280

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BR3 1UF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kathy Bance

Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Kevin Kennedy-Brooks

Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Simon Jeal

Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liam Conlon

Beckenham and Penge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyBeckenham and PengeE14001083
WardPenge & CatorE05014002
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clock House & Cator ParkE02000139
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 013EE01000797
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2008-11-01

Frequently asked questions about BR3 1UF

Is BR3 1UF (Clock House & Cator Park) safe?

The area around BR3 1UF records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BR3 1UF?

The median sale price around BR3 1UF in Clock House & Cator Park is £475,000 (about £572 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR3 1UF?

There are 14 schools close to BR3 1UF, including Harris Primary Academy Kent House (Outstanding), Alexandra Infant School (Good) and Harris Girls Academy Bromley (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR3 1UF?

The closest station to BR3 1UF is Kent House in TfL zone 4, about 153 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR3 1UF?

BR3 1UF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,571 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR3 1UF (Clock House & Cator Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering BR3 1UF is Liam Conlon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kathy Bance (Labour Party), Kevin Kennedy-Brooks (Labour Party) and Simon Jeal (Labour Party).