Postcode SE26 5JF 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 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Recreation Ground.
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.
Penge East has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.2% 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.
The average income per household in Penge East is £86,276 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 251 ft away from SE26 5JF.
Penge East near SE26 5JF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Penge East located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Alexandra Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Penge Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Penge Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Kirkdale Green | Small | Walking directions to Kirkdale Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,137,500 | £868 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £815,000 | £637 |
| Terraced | 65 | £611,000 | £600 |
| Flats | 90 | £340,000 | £527 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 5JF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2025 | 19, Byne Road, London, SE26 5JF | Terraced | Freehold | £881,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 4C, Byne Road, London, SE26 5JE | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 4B, Byne Road, London, SE26 5JE | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Flat A, 12, Byne Road, London, SE26 5JE | Flats | Leasehold | £451,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 48, Byne Road, London, SE26 5JE | Terraced | Freehold | £743,000 |
In the SE26 5JF postcode area, located within Penge East, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 5JF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Endora House Food & Wine | 28 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QW | Walking directions to Endora House Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QF | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | PFC | 42 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5QF | Walking directions to PFC |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 14 - 16 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7HG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 42 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5QF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE26 5JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kathy Bance
Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026
Kevin Kennedy-Brooks
Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Jeal
Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Conlon
Beckenham and Penge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE26 5JF 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.
The median sale price around SE26 5JF in Penge East is £477,500 (about £573 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE26 5JF, 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.
The closest station to SE26 5JF is Penge East in TfL zone 4, about 265 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE26 5JF 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).
The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering SE26 5JF 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).