Postcode SE26 5QH 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 moderate crime levels, with around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Penge East is £62,700 per year. The nearest station is Penge East located about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Recreation Ground.
Penge East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,781 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Penge East has a low crime rate, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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 of residents in Penge East is £62,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 271 ft away from SE26 5QH.
Penge East near SE26 5QH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Penge West | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Penge West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Alexandra Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.4 mi | Kirkdale Green | Small | Walking directions to Kirkdale Green |
Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £505,750 in Penge & Cator area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 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 | 97 | £345,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £905,978 |
| Terraced | 62 | £606,000 |
10 year median price trend in Penge & Cator
In the SE26 5QH postcode area, located within Penge East, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 5QH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Endora House Food & Wine | 28 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QW | Walking directions to Endora House Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QF | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | PFC | 42 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5QF | Walking directions to PFC |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 42 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5QF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | NTMS Stores | 5 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5EZ | Walking directions to NTMS Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.