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SE20 7BL

Kingswood Road

Penge & Cator

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Detailed insights for SE20 7BL

Overview

Postcode SE20 7BL 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Penge East is £86,276 per year. The nearest station is Penge East, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Penge East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,780 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Penge East has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.4%

Approximately 16.4% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Penge East is £86,276 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 321 ft away from SE20 7BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Penge East near SE20 7BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Penge East located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE20 7BL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Penge East

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Penge East
0.2 mi

4

Penge West

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Penge West
0.6 mi

4

Anerley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Anerley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE20 7BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlexandra Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground
0.2 miPenge Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Penge Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
9,656.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
111.47(+1016%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.4(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.23(-40%)
Vehicle crime
11.9(+27%)
Public order
9.2(+36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
179
63.25%
Other White
22
7.77%
Caribbean
14
4.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
4.59%
Other Asian
10
3.53%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
52.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.3%
No qualifications
24
11.01%
Level 3 (A level)
19
8.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.96%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
46.36%
Owns outright
31
28.18%
Other social rented
16
14.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.36%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.73%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Penge & Cator

Median price£477,500
Price per sq ft£573
Sales (last 12 months)200
Typical range (middle 50%)£349K – £730K

Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 (about £573 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
Terraced65£611,000£600
Flats90£340,000£527

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 SE20 7BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 7BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 202663, Kingswood Road, London, SE20 7BLTerracedFreehold£840,000
22 Oct 202510, Kingswood Road, London, SE20 7BNTerracedFreehold£900,000
27 Feb 202528, Kingswood Road, London, SE20 7BNTerracedFreehold£900,000
26 Jan 202610A, Mosslea Road, London, SE20 7BWFlatsLeasehold£330,000
31 Oct 202531A, Mosslea Road, London, SE20 7BWFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

In the SE20 7BL postcode area, located within Penge East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE20 7BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Crystal PalaceAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAlexandra Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 7BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE20 7BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop14 - 16 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7HGWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miTesco Express74 High Street, London, SE20 7HBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCapital Wines21 Penge Lane, Penge, London, SE20 7DUWalking directions to Capital Wines
0.3 miLondis119 - 121 High Street, London, SE20 7DWWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miLucky's103 Maple Road, London, SE20 8LPWalking directions to Lucky'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 SE20 7BL, 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)Penge EastE02000130
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 004BE01000802
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE20 7BL

Is SE20 7BL (Penge East) safe?

The area around SE20 7BL records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE20 7BL?

The median sale price around SE20 7BL in Penge East is £477,500 (about £573 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE20 7BL?

There are 13 schools close to SE20 7BL, including Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (Good), St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Alexandra Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE20 7BL?

The closest station to SE20 7BL is Penge East in TfL zone 4, about 237 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE20 7BL?

SE20 7BL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,780 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE20 7BL (Penge East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering SE20 7BL 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).