Malmains Way is in Beckenham and in Bromley district. BR3 6SB is located in the Shortlands & Park Langley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beckenham. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Malmains Way, Beckenham, BR3 6SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR3 6SE, BR3 6RZ, BR3 6RY, BR3 3AQ, BR3 6SH, BR3 3AW, BR3 6SG, BR3 3AJ, BR3 6SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR3 6SB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 49.4% | 47.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 52.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BR3 6SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.7% | 28.7% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.6% | 64% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 19.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 57.1% | 57.6% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 32.5% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 8.3% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around BR3 6SB this area, 7.4% 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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 7.4% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 7.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 12.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 54.5% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.9% | 83.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 88.5% | 89.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 89.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 0% | -11.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malmains Way was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.2% higher than the Shortlands & Park Langley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Malmains Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Shortlands & Park Langley and the 335th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60A Malmains Way, Beckenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,245,000 | 2023-11-30 | £1,302,846 |
| 48 Malmains Way, Beckenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2023-09-18 | £1,068,021 |
| 54 Malmains Way, Beckenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2021-03-19 | £1,457,353 |
| 58 Malmains Way, Beckenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2020-11-13 | £1,084,994 |
| 41 Malmains Way, Beckenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2020-07-24 | £1,374,692 |
BR3 6SB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 6SB 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 4,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Junior School South Hill Road , Shortlands BR2 0RL | 4out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unicorn Primary School Creswell Drive , BR3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue , BR3 6PY | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Infants' School Highfield Drive , Shortlands BR2 0RX | 4out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park Primary School Hawksbrook Lane , BR3 3FG | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beckenham Manor Way , BR3 3SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,141 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,285 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 | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,405 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE | 4out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Unit 2, 147 - 151 Westmoreland Road | 849 yd | |
| Truffles Kitchen Ltd | 125 Westmoreland Road, Bromley | 917 yd | |
| Daisy Grey - Beckenham | 96 Wickham Road, Beckenham | 992 yd | |
| Parc Franglaises | 94 Wickham Road, Beckenham | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Langley Tennis Club | 44A Wickham Way, Beckenham | 483 yd | |
| South Hill Wood Bowling Club | South Hill Wood Recreation Ground, Tootswood Road | 775 yd | |
| Old Dunstonian Sports Club | Old Dunstonians Sports Club, St Dunstan's Lane | 800 yd | |
| Langley Park Golf Club | Barnfield Wood Road, Beckenham | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 133 South Eden Park Road, Beckenham | 888 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Filling Station, 115 - 119 Westmoreland Road | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peters Church Hall MALMAINS WAY | 57 yd | |
| The Warren Sports Club Annex THE WARREN ANNEXE THE WARREN ANNEXE ST. DUNSTANS LANE | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| The Parklangley Club 44A 44A WICKHAM WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Old Dunstonian Sports Club ST. DUNSTANS LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 804 yd |
| South Hill Woods Tennis Club TOOTSWOOD ROAD | tennis courts | 875 yd |
| Langley Park Golf Club BARNFIELD WOOD ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Langley Park Sports Centre HAWKSBROOK LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,056 yd |
| Langley Park School For Boys HAWKSBROOK LANE | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.