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SE26 5JE

Byne Road

Penge & Cator

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Detailed insights for SE26 5JE

Overview

Postcode SE26 5JE 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 low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
30.4%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Penge East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,346 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Penge East has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.4%

Approximately 30.4% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 327 ft away from SE26 5JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Penge East near SE26 5JE 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 Penge East located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE26 5JE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Penge East

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Penge East
0.4 mi

4

Penge West

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Penge West
0.4 mi

3

Sydenham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Sydenham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE26 5JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAlexandra Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground
0.4 miPenge Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Penge Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
202
Population density
11,348.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.37(-17%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.29(-54%)
Vehicle crime
11.81(+26%)
Other theft
4.35(-62%)
Drugs
4.35(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
124
61.39%
Other White
23
11.39%
Other Black
9
4.46%
African
8
3.96%
Caribbean
8
3.96%
Total population: 202

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
60.34%
No qualifications
29
16.2%
Level 3 (A level)
15
8.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
5.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
5.59%
Total 16+ residents: 179

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
31
27.68%
Owns with a mortgage
28
25%
Owns outright
24
21.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
21.43%
Social rents from council
3
2.68%
Total households: 112

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 SE26 5JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 5JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 20264C, Byne Road, London, SE26 5JEFlatsLeasehold£225,000
19 Jan 20264B, Byne Road, London, SE26 5JEFlatsLeasehold£320,000
12 Nov 2025Flat A, 12, Byne Road, London, SE26 5JEFlatsLeasehold£451,000
12 Sept 202548, Byne Road, London, SE26 5JETerracedFreehold£743,000
14 Mar 202537, Wiverton Road, London, SE26 5JASemi-DetachedFreehold£840,000

Schools

In the SE26 5JE postcode area, located within Penge East, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE26 5JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAlexandra Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Crystal PalaceAcademy sponsor led

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 5JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE26 5JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne Stop14 - 16 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7HGWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miCapital Wines21 Penge Lane, Penge, London, SE20 7DUWalking directions to Capital Wines
0.3 miEndora House Food & Wine28 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QWWalking directions to Endora House Food & Wine
0.3 miPFC42 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5QFWalking directions to PFC
0.3 miCostcutter38-40 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QFWalking directions to Costcutter

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 SE26 5JE, 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 004CE01000803
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE26 5JE

Is SE26 5JE (Penge East) safe?

The area around SE26 5JE records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 SE26 5JE?

The median sale price around SE26 5JE 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 SE26 5JE?

There are 19 schools close to SE26 5JE, including Alexandra Junior School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (Good) and St John's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE26 5JE?

The closest station to SE26 5JE is Penge East in TfL zone 4, about 224 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE26 5JE?

SE26 5JE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,346 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE26 5JE (Penge East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering SE26 5JE 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).