Alma Place Penge, Bromley
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (SE19), about 20 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20302144.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £535,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Bromley costs £2,140 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 70% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Crystal Palace, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Westow Park, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 105 to 110 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Upper Norwood Group Practice, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 67% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 379 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £535,000 | £535,000 | £535,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £327,500 | £315,000 | £340,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £194,000 | £194,000 | £194,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £193,498 | £179,995 | £207,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2024 | 2 SE19 2TB | Terraced | £535,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2022 | 4 SE19 2TB | Other | £50,267 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jun 2021 | 4 SE19 2TB | Other | £5,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Apr 2021 | 5 SE19 2TB | Flat or maisonette | £600,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Apr 2021 | 6 SE19 2TB | Flat or maisonette | £600,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Apr 2021 | 8 SE19 2TB | Flat or maisonette | £600,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Apr 2021 | 9 SE19 2TB | Flat or maisonette | £600,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Mar 2021 | 7 SE19 2TB | Flat or maisonette | £600,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Apr 2018 | 10 SE19 2TB | Other | £1,668,621 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Sep 2011 | 1 SE19 2TB | Terraced | £315,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2011 | 3 SE19 2TB | Terraced | £340,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2005 | 3 SE19 2TB | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2004 | 2 SE19 2TB | Terraced | £194,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2002 | 3 SE19 2TB | Terraced | £179,995 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | 1 SE19 2TB | Terraced | £207,000 | |
| 3 Mar 1999 | 1 SE19 2TB | Terraced | £118,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 2 SE19 2TB | Terraced | £72,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: Maisonette, detached (6); House, detached (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2021 (5); 1900-1929 (2); 2020 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Bromley in 2026-27: Band D £2,140 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,427 | £1,664 | £1,902 | £2,140 | £2,616 | £3,091 | £3,567 | £4,280 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (36% of about 1,000 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Belvedere Road, Anerley (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Alan Hills Motors Alma Place Anerley London, permissioned (30 m)
- 69 Westow Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (50 m)
- 69 Westow Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (50 m)
- 69-71 Church Road, SE19 2TA, permissioned (50 m)
- 69-71 Church Road SE19 2TA, permissioned (50 m)
- Victory Place: up to 70 homes, not permissioned (100 m)
- Victory Place: up to 70 homes, not permissioned (100 m)
- Norwood Heights Shopping Centre, Westow Street: up to 223 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 105 m and 110 m above sea level (108 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE19 2TA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE19 2TB | 100% | 70% | 70% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Crystal Palace 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Gipsy Hill 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Anerley 949,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westow Street Upper Norwood | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Vauxhall St George Wharf Pier | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Upper Noorwood Car Park | 350 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 27 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Upper Norwood Group Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sefgrove Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Mindful Dentist | 40 m |
| Hospital | Croydon University Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 350 m |
| Cash machines | Nisa Local Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westow Park 2.6 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Crystal Palace Park 59 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,290 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fox Hill Playing Field 3,230 m² | 250 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Maberley Road Allotments 1.1 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 62 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Subway, Vestibule, Terrace and Stairs to the Crystal Palace, a listed building (Grade II*), 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 28 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Subway, Vestibule, Terrace and Stairs to the Crystal Palace | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Church of St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Crystal Palace Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Prehistoric Animal Sculptures, Geological Formations and Lead Mine on Islands and on Land Facing the Lower Lake | Listed building, Grade I | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| West Norwood Cemetery and Crematorium | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Westow Hill | Hill | 360 m north-east |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Intermediate Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Convent Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| South Norwood Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
3 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bromley: see them on the Bromley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rockmount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace | Secondary | 11–18 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cypress Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| James Dixon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Norwood School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| David Livingstone Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alma SE19 2TA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Etude Coffee SE19 2TA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Yalla Lebanese Grill SE19 2EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| The White Hart SE19 2EZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Brown & Green Cafe SE19 2PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2023 |
| Palace Mini Market SE19 2PR | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Taro And Padoma SE19 2PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| The Salvation Army SE19 3AF | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2026 |
| The Triangle SE19 3BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Pheonix Community Association SE19 3AF | Other catering premises | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Savers Health & Beauty SE19 3AF | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Blackbird Bakery SE19 3RW | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 17 May 2025 |
| Kims Newsagent SE19 3RW | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2018 |
| La Bruschetta SE19 3RW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Chabela SE19 3RW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 9 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 |
| Shoplifting | 51 |
| Robbery | 22 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Burglary | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Theft from the person | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (51); On or near Haynes Lane (43); On or near Alma Place (42); On or near St Aubyn'S Road (38); On or near Paxton Mews (29).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 47% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 59% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 14% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 13% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 67% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Palazzo (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SE19 2TF) is no longer listed; it was rated 2 Improvement necessary found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Nuvola (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SE19 2TF) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Cafe Paradou (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SE19 1UA) is no longer listed; it was rated 3 Generally satisfactory found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Spring Grove · Stoney Lane · Paxton Mews · Coxwell Road · Lansdowne Place · Lansdowne Place · Claybourne Mews · Telford Close · Tudor Road · Westow Street · Carberry Road · Coxwell Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.