Postcode SE26 6BW 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Crystal Palace Park is £60,700 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Crystal Palace Park.
Crystal Palace Park has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,848 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Crystal Palace Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 87.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Crystal Palace Park is £60,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from SE26 6BW.
Crystal Palace Park near SE26 6BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Penge West | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Penge West |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4 | Crystal Palace | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Crystal Palace |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Crystal Palace Park | Large | Walking directions to Crystal Palace Park |
| 0.3 mi | Sydenham Wells Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sydenham Wells Park |
| 0.5 mi | Kirkdale Green | Small | Walking directions to Kirkdale Green |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £466,000 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 | 29 | £896,955 |
| Terraced | 56 | £598,750 |
10 year median price trend in Penge & Cator
In the SE26 6BW postcode area, located within Crystal Palace Park, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Plane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Kirkdale Convenience Store | 297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QD | Walking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Select | Crystal Palace Parade, Southwark, SE19 1UN | Walking directions to Select |
| 0.4 mi | Village Food Market | Sydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 4RS | Walking directions to Village Food Market |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Spring Hill, London, SE26 4BA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.