Malcolm Road Penge, Bromley
1 address across 1 postcode (SE20), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20302291.
- Flood: 20 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 B; Band D in Bromley costs £2,140 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Penge West, about 160 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, King William IV Gardens, is about 300 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: Its addresses are 42 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Park Practice, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 29% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 342 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
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 B (57% of about 830 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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)
- 2 Crampton Road SE20 7AT, permissioned (160 m)
- 2 Crampton Road, SE20 7AT, permissioned (160 m)
- 16 St John's Road Penge London SE20 7ED, permissioned (380 m)
- Hollywood House 1 Station Road Penge London, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Hollywood East 1 Station Road SE20 7BE, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Hollywood East 1 Station Road SE20 7BE, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 129 High Street Penge London SE20 7DS, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 19 Howard Road SE20 8HQ, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 28 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 23 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 12 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 34 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 2 addresses are between 42 m and 44 m above sea level (43 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE20 8RL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Penge West 635,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 160 m |
| Penge East 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Anerley 949,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Avenue Road Tram Stop | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Birkbeck Tram Stop | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Street / Penge West Station Penge & Sydenham | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 3.6 km (2.2 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) | 180 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 28.5 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Park Practice | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pyramid Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Damira Penge | 240 m |
| Hospital | Shirley Oaks Hospital | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King William IV Gardens 1,270 m² | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Crystal Palace Park 59 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 620 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | Upper Chesham Allotments 4,320 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 60 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Prehistoric Animal Sculptures, Geological Formations and Lead Mine on Islands and on Land Facing the Lower Lake, a listed building (Grade I), 590 m (0.4 miles) west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Prehistoric Animal Sculptures, Geological Formations and Lead Mine on Islands and on Land Facing the Lower Lake | Listed building, Grade I | 590 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Crystal Palace National Sports Centre | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Crystal Palace Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Horniman Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 8 km (4.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 520 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Croydon Canal | Lake or reservoir | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Intermediate Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Pool River (West Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Westow Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Primary | 3–11 | 30 m | No published inspection |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 310 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 |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| James Dixon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alexandra Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alexandra Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Stewart Fleming Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Churchfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace SE20 8RH | School/college/university | 30 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| The Range SE20 8RD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| One Stop SE20 7HG | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Pride Of Venice SE20 7HJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Pretty Little Cupcakes SE20 7HJ | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Crystal Kitchen Kebab SE20 7HJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Penge General Store SE20 7HW | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| The Coffee Trail SE20 8NU | Mobile caterer | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Naka Cafe SE20 7HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Penge Masala SE20 7HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Craft Metropolis SE20 7HW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Oohlalatreats SE20 7HW | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Metro's SE20 7HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Barnies Burgers SE20 7HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 30 Nov 2025 |
| V Dimsum And Dumpling SE20 7HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 150 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 |
| Other theft | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Drugs | 16 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Montague Mews (147); On or near Meaford Way (37); On or near Crampton Road (26); On or near Malcolm Road (26); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 29% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 48% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 14% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 22% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 38% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 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) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 8RL: 1 address of 62 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Oakfield Road · Avington Grove · Aspen Mews · Laurel Grove · High Street · Montague Mews · Ivychurch Close · Montrave Road · Meaford Way · Crampton Road · Blean Grove · Kingswood 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.