The Avenue is in Beckenham and in Bromley district. BR3 5EQ 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 The Avenue, Beckenham, BR3 5EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR3 5EY, BR3 5EG, BR3 5HD, BR3 5BJ, BR3 5EZ, BR3 5DD, BR3 5EF, BR3 5HB, BR3 5ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR3 5EQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 53.6% | 55.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 46.4% | 44.9% | -1.5% | 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 5EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 46.6% | 42.2% | -4.4% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 39.4% | 10.1% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 48.1% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.9% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 50.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 10.8% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 5.9% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 7.6% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 50.7% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 16.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 89.6% | 81.8% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 86.8% | 73.6% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 14.2% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 73.4% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 17.8% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.6% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 86.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% lower than the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Avenue has the 18th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope and the 259th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 3 Lorraine Court, 53 The Avenue, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £376,500 | 2023-10-16 | £394,654 |
| Flat 11 Lorraine Court The Avenue, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-05-04 | £356,763 |
| Flat 3 Lorraine Court, 53 The Avenue, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,500 | 2021-03-31 | £352,654 |
| Flat 1 Lorraine Court, 53 The Avenue, Beckenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2020-11-27 | £96,738 |
| Flat 7 Lorraine Court, 53 The Avenue, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2019-02-15 | £279,070 |
BR3 5EQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5EQ 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 5,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Westgate Road , BR3 5DE | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue , BR3 6PY | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green St George's Road , BR3 5JG | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsley Bridge Primary School Brackley Road , BR3 1RF | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary School Beckenham Lane , Shortlands BR2 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beckenham Manor Way , BR3 3SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 4,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,300 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 | 4,798 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 608 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 2,377 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In2 Papadam | 13B Bromley Road, Beckenham | 707 yd | |
| Lillys Kitchen | 94 Bromley Road, Beckenham | 794 yd | |
| YAMA | 1 - 4 Station Buildings, Southend Road | 1,087 yd | |
| The Pearl | 2 Southend Road, Beckenham | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chancery | 90 Bromley Road, Beckenham | 766 yd | |
| Jolly Woodman | 9 Chancery Lane, Beckenham | 860 yd | |
| Beckenham Sports Club | Beckenham Cricket Club, 19 Foxgrove Road | 898 yd | |
| Shortlands Golf Club | Meadow Road, Bromley | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Guys/Wings & Tings/Food Hub/Seoul Chicken/PapiTaco | 76 Bromley Road, Beckenham | 794 yd | |
| Peking | 80 Bromley Road, Beckenham | 794 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose Ltd, 1 Southend Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 1 Southend Road | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Avenue Playing Fields Warren Avenue | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Bishop Challoner School BROMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| St Barnabus Church Hall ST BARNABAS HALL ST BARNABAS HALL PERTH ROAD | 841 yd | |
| Shortlands Golf Club RAVENSBOURNE AVENUE | golf | 866 yd |
| Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue | artificial grass pitch | 889 yd |
| Beckenham Cricket Club BECKENHAM CRICKET CLUB BECKENHAM CRICKET CLUB FOXGROVE ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 902 yd |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 954 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.