West Oak is in Beckenham and in Bromley district. BR3 5EZ 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 West Oak, Beckenham, BR3 5EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR3 5EU, BR3 5EY, BR3 5ET, BR3 5HB, BR3 5EQ, BR3 5XL, BR3 5XF, BR3 5HP, BR3 5XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR3 5EZ 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 | 49% | 50% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51% | 50% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.6% | 34.9% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 47.9% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4% | 7.8% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 52.1% | 59.3% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 26.2% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 5EZ this area, 6.4% 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 59.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 6.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 5.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 9.9% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 59.4% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 25.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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 | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 6% | 1.9% | -4.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 75.1% | 73.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 83.8% | 72.5% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 11.4% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 8.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 72.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 20.4% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 1.9% | -9.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Oak was 67.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% lower than the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West Oak has the 29th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope and the 344th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 West Oak, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-05-31 | £390,219 |
| 13 West Oak, Beckenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-07-22 | £653,846 |
| 30 West Oak, Beckenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-03-01 | £672,155 |
| Ground Floor Flat 2 West Oak, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-07-29 | £375,723 |
| 21 West Oak, Beckenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £602,000 | 2019-08-01 | £736,744 |
BR3 5EZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 5EZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 5,094 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 | 546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue , BR3 6PY | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green St George's Road , BR3 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary School Beckenham Lane , Shortlands BR2 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsley Bridge Primary School Brackley Road , BR3 1RF | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,724 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 | 2,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,387 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 | 4,927 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,272 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 | 555 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 656 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 2,423 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 | 744 yd | |
| Lillys Kitchen | 94 Bromley Road, Beckenham | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chancery | 90 Bromley Road, Beckenham | 808 yd | |
| Shortlands Golf Club | Meadow Road, Bromley | 870 yd | |
| Jolly Woodman | 9 Chancery Lane, Beckenham | 906 yd | |
| Beckenham Sports Club | Beckenham Cricket Club, 19 Foxgrove Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Guys/Wings & Tings/Food Hub/Seoul Chicken/PapiTaco | 76 Bromley Road, Beckenham | 840 yd | |
| Peking | 80 Bromley Road, Beckenham | 840 yd | |
| Fu Do | 79 Beckenham Lane, Bromley | 988 yd | |
| Village Fish And Chips | 89 Beckenham Lane, Bromley | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner School BROMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Warren Avenue Playing Fields Warren Avenue | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Shortlands Golf Club RAVENSBOURNE AVENUE | golf | 715 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| St Barnabus Church Hall ST BARNABAS HALL ST BARNABAS HALL PERTH ROAD | 814 yd | |
| Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue | artificial grass pitch | 848 yd |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Beckenham Cricket Club BECKENHAM CRICKET CLUB BECKENHAM CRICKET CLUB FOXGROVE ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,054 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 | 149.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.