Uplands, Beckenham, BR3 3NB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR3 3NB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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	51.8%	50%	-1.8%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	48.2%	50%	1.8%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BR3 3NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.5%	22.6%	0.1%	37.9%	-15.3%
Married: Opposite sex	68.2%	68.4%	0.2%	44.2%	24.2%
Separated	1.2%	2.3%	1.1%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	1.6%	3.4%	1.8%	9.1%	-5.7%
Widowed	6.6%	3.4%	-3.2%	6.1%	-2.7%

Health

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 (87.4%) 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	54%	56.9%	2.9%	48.4%	8.5%
Good health	33%	30.5%	-2.5%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	10.7%	10.4%	-0.3%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	1.9%	1.9%	0.0%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 3NB this area, 9.7% 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 55.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.2%	9.7%	-3.5%	18.2%	-8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.6%	3%	-3.6%	9.6%	-6.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	13.5%	0.3%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	1.9%	-0.4%	5.3%	-3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	14.2%	1.4%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	46.1%	55.4%	9.3%	33.8%	21.6%
Other	5.8%	2.2%	-3.6%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% 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%	1.9%	0.9%	1.1%	0.8%
Chinese	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.7%	1.2%
Indian	2.9%	3.8%	0.9%	3.1%	0.7%
Other Asian	2.9%	1.6%	-1.3%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	2.5%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	3.1%	2.5%	0.8%	2.3%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	0.8%	1.7%
White	86.4%	82.2%	-4.2%	81.4%	0.8%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.4%	80.9%	-5.5%	83.2%	-2.3%
European Union	4.2%	5.9%	1.7%	6.1%	-0.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	0.8%	1.1%
Africa	2.6%	3.1%	0.5%	2.7%	0.4%
Middle East and Asia	4.5%	4.1%	-0.4%	5.6%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	2.2%	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Oceania	1.9%	1.9%	0.0%	0.3%	1.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.5%	82%	-2.5%	83.2%	-1.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	15.2%	14.9%	9.8%	5.4%
5-10 Years	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	13.3%	0%	-13.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.7%	76.7%	12.0%
Ireland	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Other Europe	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
No passport held	3.5%	13.5%	-10.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34%	37.2%	-3.2%
Christian	53.1%	46.2%	6.9%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	3.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Muslim	2.8%	6.5%	-3.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Uplands Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Uplands was 79.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.6% higher than the Clock House average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Uplands has the 24th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Clock House and the 287th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 97.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,000

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in BR3 3NB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Uplands are based on 24 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Uplands, Beckenham, BR3 3NB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR3 3NB

Average Price
£1,015,890

Semi-Detached
£1,005,358

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,061,528

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Uplands

Average Price
£1,044,319

Semi-Detached
£1,032,707

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,088,447

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on UplandsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Uplands, Beckenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£980,000	2023-11-28	£1,025,533
2 Uplands, Beckenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£980,000	2022-08-18	£1,011,741
9 Uplands, Beckenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£860,000	2019-05-07	£1,061,345
5 Uplands, Beckenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£750,000	2016-03-31	£977,011
15 Uplands, Beckenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£812,500	2014-08-15	£1,229,599

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR3 3NB

Employment

BR3 3NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BR3 3NB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	83
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	15
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	16
Information and communication	11
Other	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	7
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Manufacturing	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD	3out of 4	3,379 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL	2out of 4	4,860 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS	3out of 4	5,000 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS	3out of 4	5,018 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY	4out of 4	5,131 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Manor Way , BR3 3SJ	4out of 4	490 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Balgowan Primary School Balgowan Road , BR3 4HJ	3out of 4	677 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green St George's Road , BR3 5JG	3out of 4	760 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue , BR3 6PY	4out of 4	1,223 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Churchfields Primary School Churchfields Road , BR3 4QY	3out of 4	1,267 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harris Academy Beckenham Manor Way , BR3 3SJ	4out of 4	623 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD	- not rated	1,391 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR	4out of 4	1,691 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP	3out of 4	2,003 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE	3out of 4	2,135 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ	- not rated	3,718 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE	- not rated	5,351 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL	3out of 4	3,611 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR	- not rated	622 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA	- not rated	1,307 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS	- not rated	2,020 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG	4out of 4	2,646 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS	- not rated	2,684 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blackbird Bakery	165 High Street, Beckenham	331 yd
Zizzi / Coco Di Mama	157 High Street, Beckenham	334 yd
Q Bar And Kitchen	159 High Street, Beckenham	334 yd
Park Cafe	Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Croydon Road	342 yd
Paloma	145 - 151 High Street, Beckenham	348 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sydenham Sports Club	Cricket Ground, Cricket Lane	315 yd
Coach And Horses	Burnhill Road, Beckenham	333 yd
White Horse	The White Horse, 205 - 213 High Street	370 yd
Ye George Inn	111 High Street, Beckenham	412 yd
Bricklayers Arms	237 High Street, Beckenham	449 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Teddy Bear Bubble Tea	5 Village Way, Beckenham	308 yd
Subway - Beckenham	270 High Street, Beckenham	408 yd
Favorite Fried Chicken	284 - 286 High Street, Beckenham	447 yd
Kebab Ye	294 High Street, Beckenham	462 yd
Xentro Kitchen	128 High Street, Beckenham	526 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	185 High Street, Beckenham	368 yd
Lidl	135 - 137 High Street, Beckenham	412 yd
Tesco Express	408 Croydon Road, Beckenham	512 yd
Marks & Spencer	44 High Street, Beckenham	757 yd
Tesco Express	133 South Eden Park Road, Beckenham	921 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Croydon Road Recreation Ground (Kesley Park) VILLAGE WAY	grass pitches, tennis courts	254 yd
Profiles For Women (Beckenham) (Closed) 189-195 189-195 High Street	health and fitness suite	376 yd
Harris Academy Beckenham HARRIS PRIMARY ACADEMY BECKENHAM HARRIS PRIMARY ACADEMY BECKENHAM MANOR WAY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	400 yd
Woodbrook School (Closed) Hayne Road		970 yd
The Spa At Beckenham BECKENHAM ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	970 yd
St Barnabus Church Hall ST BARNABAS HALL ST BARNABAS HALL PERTH ROAD		1,063 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	134.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BR3 3NB