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SE26 6BT

Chulsa Road

Penge & Cator

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Overview

Postcode SE26 6BT is located in a major urban area, within the Penge & Cator ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Crystal Palace Park area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crystal Palace Park is £77,512 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Crystal Palace Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
72.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Crystal Palace Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Crystal Palace Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

72.5%

Approximately 72.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Crystal Palace Park is £77,512 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from SE26 6BT.

Flood risk

No risk

Crystal Palace Park near SE26 6BT 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 Sydenham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE26 6BT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Sydenham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Sydenham
0.5 mi

4

Penge West

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Penge West
0.6 mi

4

Penge East

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Penge East

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE26 6BT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCrystal Palace ParkLargeWalking directions to Crystal Palace Park
0.4 miSydenham Wells ParkMediumWalking directions to Sydenham Wells Park
0.4 miKirkdale GreenSmallWalking directions to Kirkdale Green

Area Profile

Population
225
Population density
14,367.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.12(-29%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.93(-49%)
Vehicle crime
9.56(+2%)
Burglary
7.43(+36%)
Other theft
3.19(-72%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
85
37.12%
African
42
18.34%
Other White
34
14.85%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
6.99%
Caribbean
15
6.55%
Total population: 229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
33.92%
No qualifications
41
23.98%
Level 3 (A level)
24
14.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 171

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
65
63.73%
Owns with a mortgage
12
11.76%
Social rents from council
9
8.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.82%
Owns outright
5
4.9%
Total households: 102

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 6BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 6BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Nov 2025Flat 5, Beacon House, Chulsa Road, London, SE26 6BPFlatsLeasehold£335,000
24 Apr 202620, Lawrie Park Gardens, London, SE26 6HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£700,000
22 May 2026Flat 7, 76, Crystal Palace Park Road, London, SE26 6UNFlatsLeasehold£325,000
10 Apr 202660, Crystal Palace Park Road, London, SE26 6UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£870,000
20 May 2025Basement Flat, 64, Crystal Palace Park Road, London, SE26 6UNFlatsLeasehold£621,500

Schools

In the SE26 6BT postcode area, located within Crystal Palace Park, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE26 6BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSydenham High School, GDSTOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryKelvin Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Bartholomews's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6BT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE26 6BT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miKirkdale Convenience Store297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QDWalking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store
0.4 miVillage Food MarketSydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 4RSWalking directions to Village Food Market
0.4 miSainsbury's Local313-315 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4BAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miWells Park SupermarketPlane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJWalking directions to Wells Park Supermarket
0.4 miNTMS Stores5 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5EZWalking directions to NTMS Stores

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 6BT, 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)Crystal Palace ParkE02000131
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 005DE01000745
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE26 6BT

Is SE26 6BT (Crystal Palace Park) safe?

The area around SE26 6BT records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE26 6BT?

The median sale price around SE26 6BT in Crystal Palace Park is £477,500 (about £573 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE26 6BT?

There are 13 schools close to SE26 6BT, including Sydenham High School, GDST, Kelvin Grove Primary School (Good) and St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE26 6BT?

The closest station to SE26 6BT is Sydenham in TfL zone 3, about 725 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE26 6BT?

SE26 6BT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,136 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE26 6BT (Crystal Palace Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering SE26 6BT 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).