Bromley Road, Beckenham, BR3 5QQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR3 5QQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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	49.5%	53.3%	3.8%	51.0%	2.3%
Male	50.5%	46.7%	-3.8%	49.0%	-2.3%

Partnership Status

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	31.9%	32%	0.1%	37.9%	-5.9%
Married: Opposite sex	44.4%	46%	1.6%	44.2%	1.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	6.6%	8.2%	1.6%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	14.4%	10.3%	-4.1%	6.1%	4.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.1%	49.3%	2.2%	48.4%	0.9%
Good health	27.5%	28.7%	1.2%	33.6%	-4.9%
Fair health	16.9%	9.3%	-7.6%	12.7%	-3.4%
Bad health	7.1%	3.3%	-3.8%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	1.4%	9.6%	8.2%	1.2%	8.4%

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.

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 47.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.7%	18.5%	1.8%	18.2%	0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.7%	7.2%	-2.5%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	9.6%	-3.6%	13.4%	-3.8%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	3.8%	-1.6%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	12.7%	-1.7%	16.9%	-4.2%
Degree or Similar	37.4%	47.3%	9.9%	33.8%	13.5%
Other	3.1%	1%	-2.1%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% 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%	0.9%	0.9%	1.1%	-0.2%
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	2%	3.2%	1.2%	3.1%	0.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	1.6%	0.2%
Black African	1.7%	4.1%	2.4%	2.5%	1.6%
Black Caribbean	4.1%	2.7%	-1.4%	1.0%	1.7%
Other Black	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.5%	1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.7%	1.8%	-0.9%	0.9%	0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
White	85.8%	79.1%	-6.7%	81.4%	-2.3%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.6% 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	87.1%	76.6%	-10.5%	83.2%	-6.6%
European Union	4.4%	8.7%	4.3%	6.1%	2.6%
Rest of Europe	1%	1.5%	0.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	2.7%	4.8%	2.1%	2.7%	2.1%
Middle East and Asia	2%	4.8%	2.8%	5.6%	-0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.4%	3%	0.6%	1.3%	1.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.8%	76.4%	-10.4%	83.2%	-6.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	15.5%	15.2%	9.8%	5.7%
5-10 Years	2%	3.9%	1.9%	2.9%	1.0%
2-5 Years	1.7%	3.3%	1.6%	2.2%	1.1%
Less than 2 years	9.2%	0.9%	-8.3%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.4%	76.7%	-0.3%
Ireland	3.9%	0.6%	3.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	11.8%	13.5%	-1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32%	37.2%	-5.2%
Christian	56%	46.2%	9.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Bromley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bromley Road was 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bromley Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope and the 392nd lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£67,000

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in BR3 5QQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Bromley Road are based on 535 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 Bromley Road, Beckenham, BR3 5QQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR3 5QQ

Average Price
£291,932

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£291,932

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bromley Road

Average Price
£465,446

Semi-Detached
£967,743

Terraced
£759,445

Detached
£1,090,948

Flats/Maisonettes
£345,855

Other
£754,508

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bromley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 5 Albany Court, 75A Bromley Road, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£350,000	2025-03-25	£337,845
Flat 5 Albany Court, 75A Bromley Road, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£275,000	2023-05-16	£270,421
Flat 8 Albany Court, 75A Bromley Road, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£262,500	2018-03-09	£270,811
Flat 5 Albany Court, 75A Bromley Road, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£275,000	2017-12-05	£280,038
Flat 3 Albany Court, 75A Bromley Road, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£172,000	2012-03-16	£281,698

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR3 5QQ

Employment

BR3 5QQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	83
Self-Employed	34
Looking after home or family	18
Part-Time Employee	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	4

Employment Industry

Education	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Financial and insurance activities	13
Other	10
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Construction	5
Manufacturing	4
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1

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	5,000 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue , BR3 6PY	- not rated	517 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue , BR3 6PY	4out of 4	517 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Westgate Road , BR3 5DE	4out of 4	929 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Primary School Beckenham Lane , BR2 0DA	- not rated	1,104 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Primary School Beckenham Lane , Shortlands BR2 0DA	3out of 4	1,104 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	1,557 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kelsey Park Sports College Manor Way , BR3 3SJ	- not rated	1,557 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW	3out of 4	2,157 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW	- not rated	2,186 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE	- not rated	2,369 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE	- not rated	4,129 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ	- not rated	5,355 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA	3out of 4	5,376 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA	- not rated	5,376 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA	- not rated	333 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS	- not rated	391 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beckenham Convent School 79 Foxglove Road , BR3 2BH	- not rated	888 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bromley Mencap Station Road , BR1 3LP	- not rated	1,926 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodbrook School 2 Hayne Road , BR3 4HY	- not rated	1,941 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
In2 Papadam	13B Bromley Road, Beckenham	591 yd
Lillys Kitchen	94 Bromley Road, Beckenham	695 yd
Daisy Grey - Beckenham	96 Wickham Road, Beckenham	1,068 yd
Parc Franglaises	94 Wickham Road, Beckenham	1,068 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Chancery	90 Bromley Road, Beckenham	654 yd
Jolly Woodman	9 Chancery Lane, Beckenham	750 yd
Shortlands Golf Club	Meadow Road, Bromley	842 yd
Shortlands Tavern	Station Road, Shortlands	1,018 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burger Guys/Wings & Tings/Food Hub/Seoul Chicken/PapiTaco	76 Bromley Road, Beckenham	695 yd
Peking	80 Bromley Road, Beckenham	695 yd
Fu Do	79 Beckenham Lane, Bromley	921 yd
Village Fish And Chips	89 Beckenham Lane, Bromley	921 yd
Shortlands Tandoori	100 Martins Road, Bromley	1,033 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bishop Challoner School BROMLEY ROAD	grass pitches	391 yd
St Barnabus Church Hall ST BARNABAS HALL ST BARNABAS HALL PERTH ROAD		508 yd
Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue	artificial grass pitch	513 yd
Shortlands Golf Club RAVENSBOURNE AVENUE	golf	729 yd
Warren Avenue Playing Fields Warren Avenue	grass pitches	973 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	114.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BR3 5QQ