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BR3 1HE

Embassy Gardens

Clock House

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Overview

Postcode BR3 1HE is located in a major urban area, within the Clock House ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the New Beckenham area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Beckenham is £85,971 per year. The nearest station is Beckenham Junction, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cator Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

New Beckenham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,349 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

New Beckenham has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in New Beckenham is £85,971 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 99 ft away from BR3 1HE.

Flood risk

No risk

New Beckenham near BR3 1HE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Beckenham Junction located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR3 1HE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Beckenham Junction

Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to Beckenham Junction
0.4 mi

4

Clock House

Southeastern

Walking directions to Clock House
0.4 mi

4

New Beckenham

Southeastern

Walking directions to New Beckenham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR3 1HE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCator ParkLargeWalking directions to Cator Park
0.2 miLibrary GreenSmallWalking directions to Library Green
0.4 miThornton GreenSmallWalking directions to Thornton Green

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
6,845.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.98(-39%)
Vehicle crime
10.22(+9%)
Other theft
8.76(-23%)
Burglary
8.03(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.38(-84%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
58.36%
Other White
53
18.09%
Irish
8
2.73%
Other Asian
8
2.73%
African
7
2.39%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
47.95%
No qualifications
37
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.11%
Level 3 (A level)
26
10.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
36.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
33.99%
Owns with a mortgage
37
24.18%
Other social rented
5
3.27%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.31%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Clock House

Median price£520,000
Price per sq ft£586
Sales (last 12 months)199
Typical range (middle 50%)£411K – £685K

Based on 199 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £586 per square foot) in Clock House area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clock House over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£1,125,000£536
Semi-Detached34£810,000£622
Terraced86£608,500£619
Flats74£353,250£527

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clock House

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clock House.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£950,000£310,000£615,000£515,000
2017£600,000£316,750£691,498£504,000
2018£1,325,000£300,000£638,000£493,250
2019£792,500£330,000£565,000£515,000
2020£1,057,500£339,000£630,250£525,000
2021£629,000£325,000£710,000£550,000
2022£702,406£365,000£700,000£598,000
2023£1,010,000£315,000£712,500£600,000
2024£560,000£348,000£684,969£585,000
2025£780,000£341,000£770,278£596,200
2026£1,737,500£380,000£670,000£654,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clock House.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clock House.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£392£495£478£536
2017£375£506£486£522
2018£461£498£477£513
2019£494£487£497£510
2020£516£502£521£536
2021£574£503£551£555
2022£591£523£587£602
2023£582£525£594£618
2024£549£523£598£581
2025£601£527£613£608
2026£582£499£629£647
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clock House.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clock House in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR3 1HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR3 1HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Oct 202514, Embassy Gardens, Beckenham, BR3 1HEFlatsLeasehold£345,000
14 Jul 20251, Embassy Gardens, Beckenham, BR3 1HEFlatsLeasehold£345,000
31 Mar 202516, Embassy Gardens, Beckenham, BR3 1HEFlatsLeasehold£342,000
10 Jun 202632, Embassy Gardens, Beckenham, BR3 1HFFlatsLeasehold£320,000
10 Apr 202647, Embassy Gardens, Beckenham, BR3 1HFFlatsLeasehold£308,000

Schools

In the BR3 1HE postcode area, located within New Beckenham, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR3 1HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableKings LondonOther independent school

Inadequate

0.4 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Beckenham GreenAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWorsley Bridge Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR3 1HE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR3 1HE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miWaitroseSouthend Road, Beckenham, BR3 1SDWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miTesco Express408 Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 4EPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miJaayk - First Choice Convenience Store268 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1DZWalking directions to Jaayk - First Choice Convenience Store
0.3 miNewsCo264 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1DZWalking directions to NewsCo
0.3 miBeckenham Stores425 Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 3PPWalking directions to Beckenham Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.

Band A£1,427
Band B£1,664
Band C£1,902
Band D£2,140
Band E£2,616
Band F£3,091
Band G£3,567
Band H£4,280

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BR3 1HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jenny Coleman

Clock House - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Jeremy Adams

Clock House - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Josh King

Clock House - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liam Conlon

Beckenham and Penge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyBeckenham and PengeE14001083
WardClock HouseE05013994
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New BeckenhamE02000132
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 006AE01000709
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR3 1HE

Is BR3 1HE (New Beckenham) safe?

The area around BR3 1HE records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BR3 1HE?

The median sale price around BR3 1HE in New Beckenham is £520,000 (about £586 per square foot) based on 199 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR3 1HE?

There are 15 schools close to BR3 1HE, including Kings London (Inadequate), Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green (Outstanding) and Worsley Bridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR3 1HE?

The closest station to BR3 1HE is Beckenham Junction in TfL zone 4, about 480 m away, serving the Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink and Tramlink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR3 1HE?

BR3 1HE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,349 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR3 1HE (New Beckenham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering BR3 1HE is Liam Conlon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jenny Coleman (Labour Party), Jeremy Adams (Labour Party) and Josh King (Labour Party).