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BR3 1JU

Bridgelands Close

Penge & Cator

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Overview

Postcode BR3 1JU is located in a major urban area, within the Penge & Cator ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Clock House & Cator Park area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clock House & Cator Park is £93,102 per year. The nearest station is New Beckenham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cator Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Clock House & Cator Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,518 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Clock House & Cator Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.5%

Approximately 9.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Clock House & Cator Park is £93,102 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 27 ft away from BR3 1JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Clock House & Cator Park near BR3 1JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is New Beckenham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR3 1JU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

New Beckenham

Southeastern

Walking directions to New Beckenham
0.4 mi

4

Kent House

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kent House
0.5 mi

4

Clock House

Southeastern

Walking directions to Clock House

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR3 1JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCator ParkLargeWalking directions to Cator Park
0.3 miRiver Pool Walkway Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to River Pool Walkway Open Space
0.4 miLibrary GreenSmallWalking directions to Library Green

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
1,400.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.85(-1%)
Shoplifting
29.04(+191%)
Vehicle crime
27.83(+197%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.01(-3%)
Burglary
9.68(+77%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
73.78%
Other White
32
8.65%
Indian
20
5.41%
African
13
3.51%
Pakistani
8
2.16%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
173
59.25%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.64%
No qualifications
20
6.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.82%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
38.1%
Owns outright
55
37.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
13.61%
Other social rented
13
8.84%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.36%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Penge & Cator

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£577
Sales (last 12 months)200
Typical range (middle 50%)£334K – £730K

Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £577 per square foot) in Penge & Cator area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,497,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penge & Cator over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,137,500£821
Semi-Detached41£795,000£637
Terraced67£605,000£598
Flats90£332,500£531

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penge & Cator

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,417,500£329,950£785,000£535,000
2017£850,000£342,650£672,500£525,000
2018£1,250,000£321,000£798,000£525,000
2019£1,304,250£331,250£710,000£525,000
2020£1,210,000£330,000£745,000£600,000
2021£1,212,500£378,000£715,000£576,000
2022£1,175,000£354,755£825,000£610,000
2023£999,000£370,000£762,500£556,250
2024£1,300,000£353,000£790,000£615,000
2025£910,000£335,000£896,955£610,500
2026£1,365,000£357,000£702,000£490,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£541£497£527£514
2017£626£534£530£523
2018£537£529£524£490
2019£572£504£547£465
2020£534£495£576£532
2021£537£533£619£551
2022£711£558£623£586
2023£751£521£612£562
2024£493£531£585£606
2025£713£547£647£582
2026£1,006£499£614£612
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penge & Cator.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penge & Cator in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR3 1JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20267, Bridgelands Close, Beckenham, BR3 1JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£629,000
30 Jan 2026205, Kings Hall Road, Beckenham, BR3 1LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,450,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 3, 175, Kings Hall Road, Beckenham, BR3 1LLFlatsLeasehold£320,000
24 Nov 2025Flat 7, Darwin House, 45, Copers Cope Road, Beckenham, BR3 1AUFlatsLeasehold£487,500
16 Jun 2025Flat 10, Wych End, 49, Copers Cope Road, Beckenham, BR3 1NXFlatsLeasehold£350,000

Schools

In the BR3 1JU postcode area, located within Clock House & Cator Park, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR3 1JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryHarris Girls Academy BromleyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWorsley Bridge Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableKings LondonOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR3 1JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR3 1JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miWaitroseSouthend Road, Beckenham, BR3 1SDWalking directions to Waitrose
0.5 miSainsbury's Local185 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, BR3 4PTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,362
Band B£1,589
Band C£1,816
Band D£2,042
Band E£2,496
Band F£2,950
Band G£3,404
Band H£4,085

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 1JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kathy Bance

Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Kevin Kennedy-Brooks

Penge & Cator - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Simon Jeal

Penge & Cator - 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
WardPenge & CatorE05014002
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clock House & Cator ParkE02000139
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 013EE01000797
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2004-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BR3 1JU

Is BR3 1JU (Clock House & Cator Park) safe?

The area around BR3 1JU records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BR3 1JU?

The median sale price around BR3 1JU in Clock House & Cator Park is £475,000 (about £577 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR3 1JU?

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

What is the nearest station to BR3 1JU?

The closest station to BR3 1JU is New Beckenham in TfL zone 4, about 261 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around BR3 1JU?

BR3 1JU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,518 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR3 1JU (Clock House & Cator Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering BR3 1JU is Liam Conlon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kathy Bance (Labour Party), Kevin Kennedy-Brooks (Labour Party) and Simon Jeal (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.