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BR3 1PW

Abbey Park

Beckenham Town & Copers Cope

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Detailed insights for BR3 1PW

Overview

Postcode BR3 1PW is located in a major urban area, within the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the New Beckenham area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Thornton Green.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

New Beckenham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,740 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

New Beckenham has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.9%

Approximately 18.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from BR3 1PW.

Flood risk

No risk

New Beckenham near BR3 1PW 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 Beckenham Junction located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR3 1PW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Beckenham Junction

Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to Beckenham Junction
0.4 mi

4

New Beckenham

Southeastern

Walking directions to New Beckenham
0.7 mi

4

Clock House

Southeastern

Walking directions to Clock House

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR3 1PW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThornton GreenSmallWalking directions to Thornton Green

Area Profile

Population
250
Population density
3,968.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.11(-40%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.41(-54%)
Vehicle crime
10.6(+13%)
Other theft
6.36(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.09(-11%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
147
58.33%
Other White
23
9.13%
African
17
6.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
5.95%
Caribbean
10
3.97%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
51.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
16.75%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.38%
No qualifications
13
6.81%
Total 16+ residents: 191

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
33
29.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
26.13%
Owns outright
24
21.62%
Other social rented
21
18.92%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.6%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope

Median price£415,000
Price per sq ft£524
Sales (last 12 months)278
Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £558K

Based on 278 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £524 per square foot) in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £1,930,000.

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 Town & Copers Cope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£1,083,000£588
Semi-Detached16£825,500£622
Terraced24£682,500£645
Flats218£375,000£501

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£937,500£348,250£703,500£592,500
2017£1,035,000£375,988£715,000£555,000
2018£988,000£375,000£750,000£540,000
2019£925,000£353,000£640,000£555,000
2020£1,000,000£352,000£742,000£575,000
2021£1,050,027£355,000£725,000£600,000
2022£1,200,000£367,250£759,000£670,000
2023£1,200,000£350,000£902,500£630,000
2024£1,027,500£353,500£1,110,000£665,000
2025£1,152,500£360,000£777,500£692,500
2026£1,008,000£395,000£802,500£650,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£478£475£502£495
2017£489£508£508£510
2018£491£490£485£501
2019£492£476£514£506
2020£566£487£491£558
2021£591£496£541£547
2022£668£541£534£630
2023£649£511£592£586
2024£610£509£605£589
2025£630£509£619£644
2026£568£495£549£619
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beckenham Town & Copers Cope in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR3 1PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Flat 5, Milton House, Abbey Park, Beckenham, BR3 1PWFlatsLeasehold£410,000
10 Jun 2025Flat 4, Minster House, Abbey Park, Beckenham, BR3 1PRFlatsLeasehold£400,000
02 May 2025Flat 2, Bradsole House, Abbey Park, Beckenham, BR3 1PNFlatsLeasehold£307,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 2, Boxley House, Abbey Park, Beckenham, BR3 1PSFlatsLeasehold£305,000
19 Jan 2026Flat 1, Bearstead House, Abbey Park, Beckenham, BR3 1PPFlatsLeasehold£375,000

Schools

In the BR3 1PW postcode area, located within New Beckenham, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR3 1PW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWorsley Bridge Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Beckenham GreenAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR3 1PW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR3 1PW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWaitroseSouthend Road, Beckenham, BR3 1SDWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miSpar6 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1AZWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miBeckenham Supermarket38-40 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1AYWalking directions to Beckenham Supermarket
0.4 miM&S Foodhall44 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1AYWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.5 miLondis57 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1AWWalking directions to Londis

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

Local councillors

Chloe-Jane Ross

Beckenham Town & Copers Cope - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Gita Kanchan Bapat

Beckenham Town & Copers Cope - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Steven Alexander Jefferies

Beckenham Town & Copers Cope - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Liam Conlon

Beckenham and Penge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyBeckenham and PengeE14001083
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New BeckenhamE02000132
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 006BE01000710
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR3 1PW

Is BR3 1PW (New Beckenham) safe?

The area around BR3 1PW records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 1PW?

The median sale price around BR3 1PW in New Beckenham is £415,000 (about £524 per square foot) based on 278 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR3 1PW?

There are 17 schools close to BR3 1PW, including Worsley Bridge Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green (Outstanding) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR3 1PW?

The closest station to BR3 1PW is Beckenham Junction in TfL zone 4, about 370 m away, serving the Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink and Tramlink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR3 1PW?

BR3 1PW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,740 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering BR3 1PW is Liam Conlon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chloe-Jane Ross (Liberal Democrats), Gita Kanchan Bapat (Liberal Democrats) and Steven Alexander Jefferies (Liberal Democrats).