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SE20 7PQ

Lennard Road

Penge & Cator

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Detailed insights for SE20 7PQ

Overview

Postcode SE20 7PQ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Penge East is £86,276 per year. The nearest station is Penge East located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Cator Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Penge East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,954 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Penge East has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.8%

Approximately 8.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE20 7PQ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Penge East located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE20 7PQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Penge East

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Penge East
0.5 mi

4

Kent House

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kent House
0.5 mi

4

Penge West

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Penge West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE20 7PQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCator ParkLargeWalking directions to Cator Park
0.2 miAlexandra Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground
0.4 miRiver Pool Walkway Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to River Pool Walkway Open Space

Area Profile

Population
207
Population density
9,282.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.75(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.04(+12%)
Other theft
10.6(-7%)
Vehicle crime
8.24(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.66(+34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
116
56.04%
Other White
25
12.08%
Other
12
5.8%
African
11
5.31%
Irish
7
3.38%
Total population: 207

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
55.17%
No qualifications
23
13.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
10.92%
Level 3 (A level)
16
9.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
7.47%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
33.33%
Owns outright
28
27.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
25.49%
Other social rented
9
8.82%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.9%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Penge & Cator

Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Penge & Cator area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,497,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penge & Cator over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£1,137,500£8,838
Flats96£332,500£5,714
Semi-Detached43£815,000£6,860
Terraced69£590,000£6,460

10 year median price trend in Penge & Cator

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 7PQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE20 7PQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025Flat 14, Sycamore House, 53A, Lennard Road, London, SE20 7PQFlatsLeasehold£328,000
04 Dec 202519, Princes Road, London, SE20 7JNTerracedFreehold£500,000
07 May 202511, Princes Road, London, SE20 7JNTerracedFreehold£560,000
04 Nov 2025Flat A, 58, Lennard Road, London, SE20 7LXFlatsLeasehold£267,000
05 Sept 20255, Alexandra Cottages, Hardings Lane, London, SE20 7JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£520,000

Schools

In the SE20 7PQ postcode area, located within Penge East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE20 7PQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAlexandra Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryHarris Girls Academy BromleyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryAlexandra Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE20 7PQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE20 7PQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCapital Wines21 Penge Lane, Penge, London, SE20 7DUWalking directions to Capital Wines
0.3 miLondis119 - 121 High Street, London, SE20 7DWWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miTesco Express74 High Street, London, SE20 7HBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miIcelandHigh Street, Penge, London, SE20 8RWWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miSupersaverHigh Street, Bromley, SE20 7EUWalking directions to Supersaver

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,362
Band B£1,589
Band C£1,816
Band D£2,042
Band E£2,496
Band F£2,950
Band G£3,404
Band H£4,085

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 7PQ, 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 004EE01000805
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

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Frequently asked questions about SE20 7PQ

Is SE20 7PQ (Penge East) safe?

The area around SE20 7PQ records about 77 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 7PQ?

The median sale price around SE20 7PQ in Penge East is £475,000 (about £6,216 per square metre) based on 210 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE20 7PQ?

There are 17 schools close to SE20 7PQ, including Alexandra Junior School (Good), Harris Girls Academy Bromley (Outstanding) and Alexandra Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE20 7PQ?

The closest station to SE20 7PQ is Penge East in TfL zone 4, about 373 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE20 7PQ?

SE20 7PQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,954 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.