Arpley Square Penge, Bromley
1 address across 1 postcode (SE20), about 90 m long. USRN 20304106.
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 D; Band D in Bromley costs £2,140 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Penge East, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, King William IV Gardens, is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Robin Hood Surgery, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 434 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 D (40% of about 860 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Penge High Street (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)
- 129 High Street Penge London SE20 7DS, permissioned (80 m)
- 19 Howard Road SE20 8HQ, permissioned (340 m)
- 19 Howard Road SE20 8HQ, permissioned (340 m)
- 16 St John's Road Penge London SE20 7ED, permissioned (360 m)
- 2 Crampton Road SE20 7AT, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 2 Crampton Road, SE20 7AT, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Hollywood House 1 Station Road Penge London, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Hollywood East 1 Station Road SE20 7BE, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 30 October 2026 to 5 November 2026: THAMES WATER, Disconnection or alteration of supply, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 25 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 32 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE20 7EZ | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Penge East 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Penge West 635,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Kent House 814,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Avenue Road Tram Stop | 940 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Birkbeck Tram Stop | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Penge / Crooked Billet Penge & Sydenham | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Penge West Station Car Park (TfL) | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 28.9 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Robin Hood Surgery | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pyramid Pharmacy | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Damira Penge | 220 m |
| Hospital | Shirley Oaks Hospital | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Sydenham Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King William IV Gardens 1,270 m² | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Crystal Palace Park 59 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,410 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 69 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Crystal Palace Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Elmers End moated site, South Norwood | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pool River (West Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Croydon Canal | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Intermediate Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Westow Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 120 m | 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: Requires improvement |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alexandra Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alexandra Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley | Secondary | 11–18 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Churchfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| James Dixon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stewart Fleming Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Balgowan Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery SE20 7EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Iro Sushi SE20 7EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Favorite Fried Chicken SE20 7EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| MM Fresh - Grocer & Green Grocer SE20 7EZ | Retailers - other | 50 m | 4 Good | 21 Feb 2024 |
| McDonalds SE20 7EZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Swami News SE20 7EZ | Retailers - other | 50 m | 4 Good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Viva Cafe Bistro SE20 7EZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Costa SE20 7EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Admiral Casino (formally Quicksilver) SE20 7EX | Retailers - other | 50 m | Exempt | |
| KFC SE20 7EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Starmart SE20 7EX | Retailers - other | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2025 |
| The Salvation Army SE20 8JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Card Factory SE20 8RW | Retailers - other | 70 m | Exempt | |
| Londis SE20 7DW | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 7 May 2026 |
| Penge Halal Meat And Grocers SE20 8HT | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 |
| Shoplifting | 48 |
| Public order | 39 |
| Other theft | 34 |
| Vehicle crime | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Drugs | 16 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near A234 (82); On or near Parkside Close (78); On or near Evelina Road (46); On or near Parking Area (43); On or near Shopping Area (34).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 69% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 17% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 22% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 44% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 62% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 Creperie Chez Yves (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SE20 8HU) now 4 Good, was 1 Major improvement necessary (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SE20 7EZ: 1 address of 56 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Burham Close · Blenheim Road · Evelina Road · Raleigh Road · Penge Lane · Southey Street · Old Police Station Mews · Parkside Close · Watermens Square · Pawleyne Close · Frant Close · Wordsworth 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.