Postcode SE26 5PE 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.7 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 0.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Recreation Ground.
Penge East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,577 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Penge East has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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 road, approximately 43 ft away from SE26 5PE.
Penge East near SE26 5PE 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Penge West | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Penge West |
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Penge Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Penge Recreation Ground |
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £495,025 in Penge & Cator area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £2,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £1,490,000 |
| Flats | 96 | £343,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £913,478 |
| Terraced | 61 | £630,000 |
10 year median price trend in Penge & Cator
In the SE26 5PE postcode area, located within Penge East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 5PE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Capital Wines | 21 Penge Lane, Penge, London, SE20 7DU | Walking directions to Capital Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Jerry's | High Street, Bromley, SE20 7HW | Walking directions to Jerry's |
| 0.2 mi | Kingswood Food & Wine | High Street, Bromley, SE20 7HG | Walking directions to Kingswood Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 74 High Street, London, SE20 7HB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 14 - 16 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7HG | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.