Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Penge is a suburb of South East London, England, now in the London Borough of Bromley, 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Bromley, 3.7 miles (6.0 km) north east of Croydon and 7.1 miles (11.4 km) south east of Charing Cross. “
Things that make us love Penge
What makes the heart of Penge? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Penge to help you decide to move in there.
What type of green space is there in Penge?
Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Penge in more detail.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winsford Gardens Open Space | Garden Road, London | 4.7 | 98 |
| Royston Field | Franklin Road, London | 3.9 | 27 |
| Burham Close Playground | Burham Close, Beckenham | 3 | 3 |
| Betts Park | Anerley Road, London | 4 | 475 |
| Blean Gate | 20 Gladstone Mews, London | 3 | 1 |
| Laurel Gate | 33C Laurel Grove, London | 2 | 2 |
| Penge Recreation Ground | 93 High Street, London | 3.9 | 240 |
| Penge War Memorial | High Street, London | 4.8 | 5 |
| Watermen’s Square Entrance | 23 Watermen’s Square, High Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Franklin Gate | 2 Otford Close, London | N/A | N/A |
| Croydon Road Gate | 90 Croydon Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Bog Garden & Ponds | Burmarsh Court, Manston Close, London | 3.5 | 2 |
| Westbury Gate | 62 Kenilworth Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Snowdown Gate | 20 Snowdown Close, London | N/A | N/A |
| Wildflower Garden | Burmarsh Court, Manston Close, London | N/A | N/A |
| Garden Road Gate | 2 Garden Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Gravel garden | Burmarsh Court, Manston Close, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Rose Garden | Gardens Winsford, Garden Road, London | 4 | 1 |
| Penge Green Gym | Garden Road, London | 5 | 4 |
| Wildflower garden | 222 Anerley Road, London | 4 | 4 |
Are the restaurants in Penge any good?
Penge is able to produce a large amount of different cuisines if you are looking. Take a look at the table below to find the most popular places to eat if you are a resident of Penge.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tang’s Chinese | 4 Parish Lane, Crystal Palace, London | 4.3 | 69 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Penge | 114 High Street, London | 4.3 | 51 |
| Antonella’s Cafe and Bistro | 111 High Street, London | 4.3 | 179 |
| El-Kervan | 3 Green Lane, London | 4.3 | 83 |
| Friends of Flavours | 4 Green Lane, London | 4.3 | 433 |
| Himalayan Kitchen | 17 Penge Lane, London | 4.3 | 209 |
| Penge Masala | 75 High Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Great Wall Chinese Restaurant | 4 Croydon Road, London | 4.3 | 100 |
| Thai Delight | 158 Maple Road, London | 4.3 | 64 |
| Bistro chez Yves | 201 Maple Road, London | 4.3 | 225 |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 138 High Street, London | 4.3 | 86 |
| Craft Metropolis – Penge | 47 High Street, London | 4.3 | 249 |
| The Moon & Stars – JD Wetherspoon | 164-166 High Street, London | 4.3 | 1211 |
| Anerley Chippy | 117 Anerley Road, London | 4.3 | 55 |
| Mamma Mia Chinese Take Away | 129 Anerley Road, London | 4.3 | 90 |
| Hardedge Cafe | 113 High Street, London | 4.3 | 63 |
| Domino’s Pizza – London – Penge | 150 High Street, London | 4.3 | 115 |
| Bridge House | Bridge House, 2 High Street, London | 4.3 | 1052 |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 126/128 High Street, London | 4.3 | 158 |
| Shell | 128-136 Beckenham Road, Beckenham | 4.3 | 93 |
Museums & Galleries
An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Penge we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Wallis Memorial Pier | High Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Crystal Palace Dinosaurs | Thicket Road, London | 4.5 | 986 |
What are the range of supermarkets like?
Grocery shopping is something that people do all the time, so it would make sense to want to find out where the nearest shopping centres are in your area. In Penge, Take a look at the major supermarkets nearby, so you know where to go grocery shopping if you are to make this place your home.
We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page
Gyms and leisure centre in the area of Penge
While working from home has increased, so has the frequentation of gyms to help keep in shape. With companies like Better or Pure Gym and others, Penge might help you stay in shape. A great feature to have nearby.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
Pubs in the region
As Londoners, we love our local pubs. Penge has great ones to become your new regular spot. Consider these if visiting or moving to the area of Penge.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Rd Anerley SE20 8DL | The Douglas Fir opened in November 2016 in premises formerly occupied by a hairdresser, and situated roughly half-way between Crystal Palace and Anerley rail/London Overground stations. It is operated by the Gipsy Hill Brewing Company, and is their first outlet. Although similar in appearance to many micropubs, the owners consider the enterprise as a bar. |
| Bar Fusion | 1-3 Witham Rd Birkbeck SE20 7YA | Re-opened on 17th June 2023 as a music and disco orientated bar. Still in a period of transition from being Grace’s Bar & Grill. If not totally rebuilt the pub has certainly been substantially renovated with the glazed roof creating an air of light and spaciousness. The spiralling interior brick columns are of interest. The pub is ideally located for train, tram and bus travellers alike. Dogs are not permitted in the pub. Please check their Facebook page for up to date information and events. (As of 10th July 2023, cask ale status has yet to be decided – two hand pulls present) |
How’s the local life around Penge
It could be that Penge has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Penge. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Penge.
Also, knowing what’s available in Penge and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.
Other areas nearby
You could find your new neighbourhood in an area that is nearby and similar to Penge. Check out some of our other guides on places nearby so you’re sure your ideal place to buy a property isn’t next door.
The facilities you might need in Penge
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Penge name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Post offices in Penge
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages easy. In a post office you can do things like exchange currency, post your packages, buy everyday items and even redirect your mail. It is likely you will use one at some point if you were to move in to the area so we have compiled the post offices nearby in a table below so you know if this area is the right place for you.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anerley Delivery Office | Royal Mail Anerley Delivery Office, 1 Blenheim Road, London | 2.7 | 23 |
| Penge Post Office | 100-102 High Street, London | 2.4 | 46 |
| Elmers End Road Post Office | 79 Elmers End Road, London | 4.2 | 49 |
Schools around Penge
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Penge vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Early Years Centre | The Schoolkeepers House, Anerley Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Blue Pear Day Nursery & Pre-School | 121 Maple Road, London | 5 | 7 |
| Penge Community Pre-school | Anerley Methodist Church, Oakfield Road, London | 5 | 4 |
| Royston Playgroup | c/o Harris Primary Acadamy, High Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Ladybird Nursery Penge | Penge East Railway Station, Station House, Station Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Betts Park Pre-school | The Pavilion, Betts Park, London | 5 | 1 |
| Witty Kiddies Sydenham | Sydenham Lawn Tennis Club, Lawrie Park Road, Sydenham | 5 | 23 |
| Archangels Montessori Nursery | 23 Genoa Road, London | 5 | 3 |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Maple Road, London | 3 | 3 |
| London School of Rhythm Ltd, London – Drum lessons in our studios or online! | 199 A, Maple Road, London | 5 | 24 |
| Ladybird Nursery Anerley | 45 Anerley Park, London | 4.8 | 4 |
| St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School | Genoa Road, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Malcolm Road, London | 4 | 19 |
| Community Vision Nursery | Chestnut Grove, London | 5 | 4 |
| Holy Trinity Preschool | Holy Trinity Church Centre, 66 Lennard Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Penge East Day Nursery and Preschool in Sydenham | 202 Venner Road, London | 4 | 4 |
| Taylor & Abel Haberdashers | 164 Maple Road, London | 4.7 | 13 |
| Penge After School Club | 126-128 High Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Apex Kids Trinity House | Apex Kids, Trinity House, 33 Croydon Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Harris Primary playing field | Penge, London | 4 | 2 |
The number of hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in Penge
Penge has 3 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeoman House | 63 Croydon Road, London | 4.8 | 5 |
| Oaks Park Medical Centre | Oaks Park Medical Centre, 17 Oakfield Road, London | 2.1 | 7 |
| Oakfield Surgery | Oaks Park Medical Centre, 17 Oakfield Road, London | 2.9 | 76 |
In Penge, what tube and train stations are nearby?
Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Penge entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penge West | Penge West Station, Anerley Park, London | 3.8 | 33 |
| Penge East | Penge East Station, Station Road, London | 4 | 50 |
| Anerley | United Kingdom | 4.2 | 24 |
| Kent House | United Kingdom | 4 | 19 |
Find your local estate agent in Penge
If our guide on Penge caught your eye, chances are you’re thinking about making the move. When the time comes, finding the right estate agent makes all the difference.
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