Phoenix Road
Bromley, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £615,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 106% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 106% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 106% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £615,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Phoenix Road is located in Bromley, near Penge, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 397 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Ladybird Nursery Penge (childcare, 88m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Penge East Rail Station) is 100m away. The median property price is £615,000, with exceptional growth of 106% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 369m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Phoenix Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Temple of Strength 276m · 4 min walk
- Sydenham Tennis, Squash and Croquet Club 514m · 6 min walk
- National Sports Centre 905m · 11 min walk
- Crystal Palace National Sports Centre 1019m · 13 min walk
libraries (2)
- Penge Library 572m · 7 min walk
- Beckenham Library 1679m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Penge Recreation Ground 367m · 5 min walk
- Alexandra Recreation Ground 442m · 6 min walk
- The Secret Garden 555m · 7 min walk
- Royston Playing Field 803m · 10 min walk
- Bog Garden 991m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace 370m · 5 min walk
- Alexandra Infant School 794m · 10 min walk
- Harris Primary Academy Kent House 829m · 10 min walk
- Harris Girls Academy Bromley 834m · 10 min walk
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 996m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Venner Road — Bromley57
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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