Penge
Neighbourhood · 19,137 residents
61Good
Good · better than 6 in 10 suburbs
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- 100% of schools are rated Good or better by Ofsted
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- Prices are high for local incomes: affordability scores 27, where 60 is typical
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Penge
Map outline: Approximate — electoral ward boundary, used as the nearest surveyed shape
Is Penge a good place to live?
Penge scores 61/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for schools (72).
It scores lowest on affordability (27).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Penge in London, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Penge
The summary for Penge is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026