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| SE15 | SE21 | SE28 | SE9 |
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Sandwiched between Beckenham and Crystal Palace, with good transport links and constantly improving shopping facilities, the conservation area of Penge is fast becoming a property hotspot. Penge is covered by postcode SE20 and is in the London Borough of Bromley. The area has a strong multi-cultural community and according to local residents, is a safe and friendly place to live. The area appeals to young professionals and families. Families searching for houses to rent in Penge will discover housing is predominantly Victorian, with a mixture of terraced, semi detached and detached properties in well maintained streets. The types of flats to rent in Penge are a mixture of flats in 1960s built purpose built blocks, and conversions in Victorian houses.
Amenities for Penge properties
The face of Penge has changed dramatically during the past few years, with the area around the plaza having been given a facelift, improvements to local shopping facilities as well as two flourishing cafés having opened. The small shopping centre along the high street is home to Boots, Iceland and several other retail outlets. Other shops along the busy high street include a Chinese Herbalists and a Turkish delicatessen. Penge also has a Sainsbury's Homebase and Sainsbury's Superstore, both with good parking facilities. People searching for property to rent in Penge who enjoy shopping can visit the indoor shopping centre (the Glades) in nearby Bromley. The market on Maple Road in Penge closed last year, however, local shops have sprung up in its wake, selling exotic and fruit and vegetables and all the ingredients required for cooking Jamaican and Indian recipes. For nightlife, Crystal Palace and Beckenham have a good selection of restaurants and bars, and Beckenham has a cinema and Spa. Penge has plenty of green space, and Crystal Palace Park is right on the doorstep.
Transport in Penge
Residents of Penge benefit from two local railway stations - Penge East and Penge West. Penge East operates services into London Victoria station, Blackfriars; and Penge West into London Bridge Station and Charing Cross. A little known historical fact is that whilst living in England the French Impressionist Pissarro painted a train travelling through Penge Station. A good number of bus routes run along the high street, connecting Penge with surrounding areas.
Surrounding areas
People looking at renting property in Penge might also like to consider extending their search to include the surrounding areas of Beckenham, Crystal Palace and Sydenham.
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2 bedrooms flat in Queen Mary Road, Upper Norwood, Norwood, London SE19 - Monthly rental of £795
Beautifully presented fully furnished two bedroom victorian conversion flat in quiet residential road close to amenities at Crown Point.... view full details
studio flat in London SE19 - Monthly rental of £650
Time2move.com are pleased to offer to the rental market this well presented studio flat. The property is located on a quiet residential road and offers modern fitted kitchen, shower room and good...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, Norwood, London SE19 - Monthly rental of £1,100
A newly built luxury apartment comprising huge lounge, fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms - one en suite, balcony, wood flooring and secure parking.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, Norwood, London SE19 - Monthly rental of £1,000
A newly built luxury apartment comprising large lounge, fully fitted contemporary kitchen, two bedrooms - one en suite, wood flooring and secure parking.Available from the beginning of October.... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Silverton Lodge, Church Road, Crystal Palace, London SE19 - Monthly rental of £995
Newly refurbished spacious two bedroom flat in this secluded setting just of the Crystal Palace Triangle. The accommodation comprises entrance hall with access to all rooms, large lounge with...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Dale Park Road, London, SE19 3TY - Monthly rental of £795
A ground floor 2 double bedroom period flat, spacious and neutrally decorated throughout. With direct access to its own garden. ... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Westow St, Crystal Palace,South East London - Weekly rental of £254
Available now - private landlord offers a large newly converted sunny split level garden flat in crystal palace. Gas central heating. Fully renovated and insulated with wooden floors, fully fitted...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Surridge Grdns(GRUND FLR), Upper Norwood, London SE19 - Monthly rental of £850
Habitat Property Services present this newly decorated 2 double bedroom ground floor flat close local train stations BR. Includes a fitted kitchen, fitted bathroom, spacioius rooms, double glazing...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Dulwich Wood Avenue,Gipsy Hill,SE19 - Monthly rental of £775
Well presented one double bedroom purpose built apartment for rent located on a popular residential road near Gipsy Hill station.... view full details
