Tramway Close Penge, Bromley
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (SE20), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20304059.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6).
- 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 D; 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 Birkbeck, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Winsford Gardens, is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 39 to 45 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Robin Hood Surgery, about 170 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 165 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2003-2006 (3); 1976-1982 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (1).
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 (38% of about 650 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)
- 130 Croydon Road SE20 7YZ-, permissioned (350 m)
- 130 Croydon Road SE20 7YZ-, permissioned (350 m)
- 19 Howard Road SE20 8HQ, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 19 Howard Road SE20 8HQ, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 129 High Street Penge London SE20 7DS, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- County House 241 Beckenham Road Beckenham BR3 4FD, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- 112 Beckenham Road BR3 4RH, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 112 Beckenham Road BR3 4RH, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE20 7DF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SE20 7RG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 39 m and 45 m above sea level (41 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE20 7DF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE20 7RG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birkbeck 105,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Anerley 949,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Kent House 814,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Birkbeck Tram Stop | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Avenue Road Tram Stop | 540 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 930 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Anerley Road / Oak Grove Road | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Penge West Station Car Park (TfL) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 28.9 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Robin Hood Surgery | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest United Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest D O'connor & Associates Dental Surgery | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Shirley Oaks Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Elmers End, Elmers End Anerley Cashzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Winsford Gardens 5,100 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Betts Park 5.5 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,750 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Upper Chesham Allotments 4,320 m² | 60 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Elmers End moated site, South Norwood, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Elmers End moated site, South Norwood | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Crystal Palace Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pool River (West Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Croydon Canal | Lake or reservoir | 640 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Chaffinch Brook (West Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| South Norwood Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Westow Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Long Lane Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 15 |
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| Stewart Fleming Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 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: Requires improvement |
| Churchfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| James Dixon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alexandra Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Balgowan Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 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 |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores SE20 7SX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2024 |
| United Pharmacy SE20 7AA | Retailers - other | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Budgens SE20 7AA | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Kebab Centre SE20 7AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Archangels Montessori Day Nursery SE20 8ES | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Blue Sea Fish Bar SE20 7UU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Londis SE20 7UU | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Bagels & Jerk Caribbean Food SE20 7UU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Fox Gym SE20 7UX | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Co-op SE20 7UX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Mega Cafe SE20 7UX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Melvin Hall Community Centre SE20 8EU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Travelodge SE20 7TS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2024 |
| VM'S Variety SE20 7UU | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Anerley Team Ministry - Christ Church - TBB Food Bank SE20 8ER | Distributors/Transporters | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Shoplifting | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (48); On or near Oak Grove Road (30); On or near Manston Close (17); On or near Pelham Road (16); On or near Ash Close (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 21% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Oak Grove Road · Benwick Mews · Chesham Crescent · Ash Close · Chesham Road · Garden Road · Elmers End Road · Beeches Close · Ash Grove · Genoa Road · Stodart Road · Melvin 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.