Porchester Mead is in Beckenham and in Bromley district. BR3 1TN is located in the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beckenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Porchester Mead, Beckenham, BR3 1TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR3 1SP, BR3 1TW, BR3 1TD, BR3 1RY, BR3 1RS, BR3 1RT, BR3 1RZ, BR3 1SR, BR3 1SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR3 1TN is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 46.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 54.4% | 53.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BR3 1TN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.8% | 56.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 27.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 56.2% | 15.1% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 30.9% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 9.9% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BR3 1TN this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 9.9% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 9.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 9.9% | -5.7% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 56% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 8.2% | 4.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 71.5% | 78.7% | 7.2% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 58.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 58.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 17.1% | 23.5% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 17.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 4.9% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 57.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 20.7% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 5.5% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 8% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porchester Mead was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% lower than the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Porchester Mead has the 31st lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope and the 379th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Blake House Porchester Mead, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-12-20 | £234,619 |
| Flat 54 Blake House Porchester Mead, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-02-05 | £244,421 |
| Flat 23 Blake House Porchester Mead, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-12-04 | £242,872 |
| Flat 53 Blake House Porchester Mead, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-04-27 | £209,003 |
| Flat 46 Blake House Porchester Mead, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2021-03-25 | £181,473 |
BR3 1TN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BR3 1TN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsley Bridge Primary School Brackley Road , BR3 1RF | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Dunfield Road , SE6 3RD | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Westgate Road , BR3 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Primary School Elfrida Crescent , Bellingham SE6 3EN | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green St George's Road , BR3 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 524 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,780 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,637 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,959 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,382 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 718 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd | Sedgehill Secondary School, Sedgehill Road | 514 yd | |
| Youth First CIO | Dumps Adventure Playground, 14 Oakview Road | 704 yd | |
| YAMA | 1 - 4 Station Buildings, Southend Road | 859 yd | |
| The Pearl | 2 Southend Road, Beckenham | 859 yd | |
| King's Cafe | Kings Cafe Renal Dialysis Sydenham Unit E, Broomsleigh Business Park | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace Football Club (2010) Ltd | Crystal Palace Football Club Traini, Copers Cope Road | 665 yd | |
| Beckenham Sports Club | Beckenham Cricket Club, 19 Foxgrove Road | 693 yd | |
| HSBC Sports And Social Club | Sports Ground, Lennard Road | 1,027 yd | |
| O'Neills | 9 High Street, Beckenham | 1,057 yd | |
| Patrick's | 5 High Street, Beckenham | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose Ltd, 1 Southend Road | 859 yd | |
| GOLDEN PLAICE | 7 Dunfield Road, Bellingham | 893 yd | |
| Kaplan Kebabs And Chicken | 8 High Street, Beckenham | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 1 Southend Road | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The County Ground KENT COUNTY CRICKET CLUB KENT COUNTY CRICKET CLUB WORSLEY BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 278 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park Golf Course (Closed) Beckenham Place Park | golf | 362 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park CALVERLEY CLOSE | tennis courts | 411 yd |
| Sedgehill School (Closed) Sedgehill Road | 432 yd | |
| Sedgehill School SEDGEHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc Training Ground Copers Cope Road | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc Academy Copers Cope Road | artificial grass pitch | 590 yd |
| Beckenham Cricket Club BECKENHAM CRICKET CLUB BECKENHAM CRICKET CLUB FOXGROVE ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 687 yd |
| The Beckenham Gym (Closed) NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK SPORTS GROUND NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK SPORTS GROUND COPERS COPE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 705 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst Sports Ground WORSLEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 793 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 23.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.