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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 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 50.6% 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 5 schools in Beckenham Hill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has 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
90
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
50.6%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Beckenham Hill Population
7,537
Population density
4,353.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.36(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.47(-4%)
Vehicle crime
14.06(+45%)
Drugs
8.36(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.3(+27%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Beckenham Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £587,600.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beckenham Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beckenham Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats19£292,500
Semi-Detached3£410,000
Terraced10£477,500

10 years median price trend in Beckenham Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beckenham Hill.

All postcodes in Beckenham Hill

SE63PU

Bellingham

SE265BH

Southend Lane

SE63EP

Elfrida Crescent

SE63ED

Farmstead Road

SE63LS

Moremead Road

SE63QJ

Stoms Path

SE63NN

Meadowview Road

SE63EL

Elfrida Crescent

SE63LW

Southend Lane

SE63EW

Elfrida Crescent

SE265BL

Bellingham

SE265TA

Porthcawe Road

SE63QU

Sedgehill Road

SE63QY

Sedgehill Road

SE265AP

Ridgewell Close

SE63LU

Moremead Road

SE63NE

Southend Lane

SE63WG

Lushington Road

SE265SJ

Bell Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.