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Beckenham Hill

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About

Beckenham Hill sits in the southeastern corner of the London Borough of Lewisham, characterised by residential streets and a mix of housing from Victorian terraces to interwar semis. The area is defined by its green spaces, with Beckenham Place Park offering expansive woodland and one of the oldest golf courses in London. Local amenities cluster around the railway station, serving as a quiet commuter hub with direct links into central London.

The area's topography is notably hilly, providing elevated views across towards Crystal Palace. A specific local landmark is the former Beckenham Hill station building, a distinctive Italianate structure now converted into a private residence. The Ravensbourne River flows through the parkland, adding to the sense of a semi-rural enclave within the urban landscape, despite its proximity to more built-up neighbouring districts.

Area overview

On average Beckenham Hill has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 50.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beckenham Hill is £64,243 per year. There are 4 schools in Beckenham Hill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Beckenham Hill is home to around 7,537 people, with a population density of about 4,353.3 per km².

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Beckenham Hill Population

7,537

Population density

4,353.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

34.89(+12%)

Anti-social behaviour

23.75(-12%)

Vehicle crime

11.54(+23%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.09(+42%)

Drugs

7.56(+22%)

London average

Demographics

British

2,124

28.18%

African

1,362

18.07%

Caribbean

1,099

14.58%

Other White

711

9.43%

Other Black

428

5.68%

Total population: 7,537

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,022

35.21%

No qualifications

1,117

19.45%

Level 3 (A level)

821

14.3%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

735

12.8%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

666

11.6%

Total 16+ residents: 5,743

Housing

Other social rented

898

29.5%

Private landlord or letting agency

578

18.99%

Social rents from council

557

18.3%

Owns with a mortgage

552

18.13%

Owns outright

309

10.15%

Total households: 3,044

Property prices in Beckenham Hill

Median price£330,000

Price per sq ft£502

Sales (last 12 months)32

Typical range (middle 50%)£286K – £418K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £502 per square foot) in Beckenham Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £189,000 up to £585,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beckenham Hill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Terraced	6	£495,000	£526	£395,250	£445,000	£522,500	£570,000
Semi-Detached	4	£425,000	£450	£416,500	£422,500	£428,750	£437,750
Flats	22	£321,750	£525	£223,000	£268,500	£332,500	£344,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beckenham Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beckenham Hill.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£283,000	£389,550	£412,500
2017	£260,500	£350,000	£392,250
2018	£273,750	£380,000	£360,000
2019	£262,500	£392,500	£392,500
2020	£286,000	£391,500	£472,500
2021	£285,000	£449,125	£420,000
2022	£295,000	£414,000	£427,000
2023	£282,500	£300,000	£462,500
2024	£299,000	£377,500	£412,500
2025	£318,500	£412,500	£475,000
2026	£290,000	£432,500	£515,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beckenham Hill.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£471	£515	£491
2017	£437	£415	£420
2018	£472	£426	£408
2019	£452	£475	£459
2020	£482	£425	£545
2021	£519	£452	£451
2022	£479	£576	£482
2023	£429	£344	£493
2024	£497	£538	£482
2025	£508	£474	£520
2026	£482	£526	£613

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492

Band B£1,740

Band C£1,989

Band D£2,237

Band E£2,735

Band F£3,232

Band G£3,729

Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Property prices in Beckenham Hill

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beckenham Hill

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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