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BR3 4RA

Avenue Road

Penge & Cator

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Overview

Postcode BR3 4RA is located in a major urban area, within the Penge & Cator ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Anerley South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Anerley South is £86,563 per year. The nearest station is Avenue Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Churchfields Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Anerley South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,477 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Anerley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Anerley South is £86,563 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR3 4RA.

Flood risk

Low

Anerley South near BR3 4RA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Avenue Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR3 4RA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3,4,5,6

Avenue Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Avenue Road
0.3 mi

3,4,5,6

Beckenham Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Beckenham Road
0.3 mi

4

Kent House

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kent House

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR3 4RA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miChurchfields Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Churchfields Recreation Ground
0.2 miRoyston Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Royston Playing Field
0.2 miWinsford GardensSmallWalking directions to Winsford Gardens

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
10,468.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.33(+17%)
Shoplifting
29.72(+197%)
Vehicle crime
25.1(+168%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.44(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.21(+131%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
193
57.61%
Other White
43
12.84%
African
22
6.57%
Caribbean
19
5.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.28%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
38.15%
No qualifications
47
17.41%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.26%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
39.44%
Owns with a mortgage
52
36.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.31%
Social rents from council
4
2.82%
Other social rented
4
2.82%
Total households: 142

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 4RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR3 4RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 202544, Avenue Road, London, SE20 7RRTerracedFreehold£748,257
09 May 2025First Floor Flat, 113, Avenue Road, Beckenham, BR3 4RXFlatsLeasehold£285,000
09 May 2025First Floor Flat, 113, Avenue Road, Beckenham, BR3 4RXFlatsLeasehold£285,000
31 Mar 2025Lower Flat, 117, Avenue Road, Beckenham, BR3 4RXFlatsLeasehold£360,000
19 Jun 20263, Westbury Road, London, SE20 7QLTerracedFreehold£685,000

Schools

In the BR3 4RA postcode area, located within Anerley South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR3 4RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Kent HouseAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryChurchfields Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR3 4RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR3 4RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express204 - 212 High Street, London, SE20 7QBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's158 - 162 High Street, London, SE20 7QSWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miBest-one42 Croydon Road, London, SE20 7AEWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miPenge Food Centre197 - 199 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7PFWalking directions to Penge Food Centre
0.3 miBrasileiro195 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7PFWalking directions to Brasileiro

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 4RA, 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)Anerley SouthE02000141
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 015EE01000801
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BR3 4RA

Is BR3 4RA (Anerley South) safe?

The area around BR3 4RA records about 123 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 4RA?

The median sale price around BR3 4RA in Anerley South is £475,000 (about £572 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR3 4RA?

There are 14 schools close to BR3 4RA, including Harris Primary Academy Kent House (Outstanding), Churchfields Primary School (Good) and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR3 4RA?

The closest station to BR3 4RA is Avenue Road in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 269 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around BR3 4RA?

BR3 4RA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,477 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR3 4RA (Anerley South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering BR3 4RA 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).