Postcode SE26 6ED 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 Penge West, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Crystal Palace Park.
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.
Crystal Palace Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.0% 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 per household in Crystal Palace Park is £77,512 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 174 ft away from SE26 6ED.
Crystal Palace Park near SE26 6ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Penge West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Penge West | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Penge West |
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Crystal Palace Park | Large | Walking directions to Crystal Palace Park |
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Penge Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Penge Recreation Ground |
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 6ED.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, Lichfield House, 79, Lawrie Park Road, London, SE26 6EB | Flats | Leasehold | £312,500 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | Flat 12, Wakefield Court, 73, Lawrie Park Road, London, SE26 6EB | Flats | Leasehold | £262,500 | |
| 22 May 2025 | Flat 4, Oliver Court, 69, Lawrie Park Road, London, SE26 6EB | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Flat 8, Aintree House, Park Court, London, SE26 6EW | Flats | Leasehold | £460,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Flat 5, Ascot House, Park Court, London, SE26 6EH | Flats | Leasehold | £437,500 |
In the SE26 6ED postcode area, located within Crystal Palace Park, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 14 - 16 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7HG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 74 High Street, London, SE20 7HB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Capital Wines | 21 Penge Lane, Penge, London, SE20 7DU | Walking directions to Capital Wines |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 119 - 121 High Street, London, SE20 7DW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Village Food Market | Sydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 4RS | Walking directions to Village Food Market |
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 6ED, 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 6ED 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.
The median sale price around SE26 6ED in Crystal Palace Park is £477,500 (about £573 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SE26 6ED, including Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (Good), St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Sydenham High School, GDST. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE26 6ED is Penge West in TfL zone 4, about 327 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE26 6ED 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).
The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering SE26 6ED 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).