Crab Hill is in Beckenham and in Bromley district. BR3 5HE 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 Crab Hill, Beckenham, BR3 5HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR3 5HH, BR2 0BX, BR3 5UH, BR3 5HD, BR3 5BZ, BR3 5DA, BR3 5BJ, BR2 0BG, BR2 0BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR3 5HE has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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% | 48% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 32.6% | 34.7% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 48.6% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 7.9% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 52.6% | 59.3% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 30.4% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 7.4% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5HE this area, 3.9% 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 66.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 6.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 11.5% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.6% | 66.5% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 32.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 84.5% | 79.8% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 78% | 74.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 74% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 18.9% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 2% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crab Hill was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.8% lower than the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Crab Hill has the 23rd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope and the 312th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 141.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Spinney Crab Hill, Beckenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2022-11-07 | £1,035,373 |
| Pine View Crab Hill, Beckenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £762,500 | 2019-11-01 | £915,924 |
| 16 Crab Hill, Beckenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2019-08-30 | £1,675,604 |
| 2 Crab Hill, Beckenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2011-09-29 | £1,490,297 |
| 12 Crab Hill, Beckenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2008-04-09 | £1,312,457 |
BR3 5HE 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 5HE 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 5,239 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 | 402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green St George's Road , BR3 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue , BR3 6PY | 4out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsley Bridge Primary School Brackley Road , BR3 1RF | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Dunfield Road , SE6 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beckenham Manor Way , BR3 3SJ | 4out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,388 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 | 4,781 yd | Further education | 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 | 4,515 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 933 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quasar Elite | Quasar, 94 Bromley Hill | 972 yd | |
| In2 Papadam | 13B Bromley Road, Beckenham | 995 yd | |
| Mittee Indian Restaurant | 20-22 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 1,048 yd | |
| Lillys Kitchen | 94 Bromley Road, Beckenham | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckenham Sports Club | Beckenham Cricket Club, 19 Foxgrove Road | 907 yd | |
| The Chancery | 90 Bromley Road, Beckenham | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza GoGo | 12 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 1,048 yd | |
| Lezz-Et Mangal | 16 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 1,048 yd | |
| Spice Isle Grill | 8 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 1,048 yd | |
| Fortune House | 32 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 1,048 yd | |
| Fortune House | 32 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beckenham Place Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Warren Avenue Playing Fields Warren Avenue | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Ten-Em-Bee Sports Development Centre TEN-EM-BEE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE TEN-EM-BEE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE OLD BROMLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Bishop Challoner School BROMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Beckenham Cricket Club BECKENHAM CRICKET CLUB BECKENHAM CRICKET CLUB FOXGROVE ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 909 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park CALVERLEY CLOSE | tennis courts | 958 yd |
| Shortlands Golf Club RAVENSBOURNE AVENUE | golf | 977 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park Golf Course (Closed) Beckenham Place Park | golf | 983 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Median download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 282.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.