Southend Road is in Beckenham and in Bromley district. BR3 5AF is located in the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beckenham. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southend Road, Beckenham, BR3 5AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR3 5AA, BR3 5AE, BR3 5BF, BR3 1UB, BR3 1UD, BR3 1WJ, BR3 5AG, BR3 5AD, BR3 1SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR3 5AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 52.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 5AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 47.7% | 53.6% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 31.2% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 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%) 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 | 55.9% | 55% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 13.6% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 4.3% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 17.3% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 47.1% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 78.7% | 64.7% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 86.1% | 79.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 80% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 13.7% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 1.8% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southend Road was 90.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.1% lower than the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southend Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope and the 253rd highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Joanette Court, 36 Southend Road, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-09-21 | £380,969 |
| 25 Joanette Court, 36 Southend Road, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-08-19 | £346,310 |
| 23 Joanette Court Southend Road, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2017-03-10 | £363,701 |
| 22 Joanette Court Southend Road, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-04-04 | £379,300 |
| 25 Joanette Court Southend Road, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2015-03-04 | £350,228 |
BR3 5AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 157 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 5,304 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 | - not rated | 205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsley Bridge Primary School Worsley Bridge Primary School, Brackley Road , BR3 1RF | 3out of 4 | 205 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Beckenham Westgate Road , BR3 5DE | - not rated | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Westgate Road , BR3 5DE | 4out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Road Primary School St George's Road , BR3 5JG | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW | - not rated | 756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beckenham Manor Way , BR3 3SJ | 4out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,654 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 | 4,045 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,045 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckenham Convent School 79 Foxglove Road , BR3 2BH | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodbrook School 2 Hayne Road , BR3 4HY | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMA | 1 - 4 Station Buildings, Southend Road | 517 yd | |
| The Pearl | 2 Southend Road, Beckenham | 517 yd | |
| Poached | 715 yd | ||
| Deli Nene | 54 High Street, Beckenham | 842 yd | |
| Ems Kitchen | 42A High Street, Beckenham | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckenham Sports Club | Beckenham Cricket Club, 19 Foxgrove Road | 400 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Football Club (2010) Ltd | Crystal Palace Football Club Traini, Copers Cope Road | 661 yd | |
| O'Neills | 9 High Street, Beckenham | 715 yd | |
| Patrick's | 5 High Street, Beckenham | 715 yd | |
| Bridge Bar | 2 - 4 High Street, Beckenham | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose Ltd, 1 Southend Road | 517 yd | |
| Kaplan Kebabs And Chicken | 8 High Street, Beckenham | 715 yd | |
| Xentro Kitchen | 128 High Street, Beckenham | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 1 Southend Road | 517 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 44 High Street, Beckenham | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beckenham Cricket Club BECKENHAM CRICKET CLUB BECKENHAM CRICKET CLUB FOXGROVE ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 394 yd |
| The County Ground KENT COUNTY CRICKET CLUB KENT COUNTY CRICKET CLUB WORSLEY BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 422 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park Golf Course (Closed) Beckenham Place Park | golf | 471 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park CALVERLEY CLOSE | tennis courts | 529 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc Training Ground Copers Cope Road | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Sedgehill School (Closed) Sedgehill Road | 774 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Fc Academy Copers Cope Road | artificial grass pitch | 785 yd |
| Sedgehill School SEDGEHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 839 yd |
| The Beckenham Gym (Closed) NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK SPORTS GROUND NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK SPORTS GROUND COPERS COPE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 894 yd |
| Hsbc Sports & Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LENNARD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 987 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.