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BR3 1XF

Rectory Road

Beckenham Town & Copers Cope

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Detailed insights for BR3 1XF

Overview

Postcode BR3 1XF 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 214 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Croydon Road Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
214
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

New Beckenham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,549 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

New Beckenham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 214 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from BR3 1XF.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for BR3 1XF
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
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Beckenham Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Beckenham Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR3 1XF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCroydon Road Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Croydon Road Recreation Ground
0.2 miLibrary GreenSmallWalking directions to Library Green
0.2 miThorton GreenSmallWalking directions to Thorton Green

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
5,422.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
92.25(+243%)
Shoplifting
81.18(+713%)
Violence and sexual offences
79.8(+157%)
Public order
28.6(+323%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.68(+280%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
189
59.25%
Other White
35
10.97%
Other Asian
15
4.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
4.7%
Other
14
4.39%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
48.8%
No qualifications
35
14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.6%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
41.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
27.15%
Owns with a mortgage
34
22.52%
Other forms of private rent
9
5.96%
Other social rented
4
2.65%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope

Based on 268 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £5,640 per square metre) in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £1,930,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached16£1,082,500£6,451
Flats211£375,000£5,429
Semi-Detached18£790,500£6,857
Terraced23£710,000£6,939

10 year median price trend in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR3 1XF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025Flat 3, 276A, High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1DYFlatsLeasehold£250,000
21 Mar 2025Odeon, High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1DYOtherFreehold£5,850,000
31 Jan 2026Flat 4, Rectory Court, 20, Rectory Road, Beckenham, BR3 1JAFlatsLeasehold£500,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 3, Rectory Court, 20, Rectory Road, Beckenham, BR3 1JAFlatsLeasehold£413,125
09 May 2025247, High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1ABOtherFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the BR3 1XF postcode area, located within New Beckenham, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Inadequate

0.3 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Beckenham GreenAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryBalgowan Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR3 1XF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR3 1XF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express408 Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 4EPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSainsbury's181 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1AHWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miLondis57 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1AWWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miM&S Foodhall44 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1AYWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.3 miBeckenham Supermarket38-40 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1AYWalking directions to Beckenham Supermarket

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 1XF, 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 006DE01000714
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about BR3 1XF

Is BR3 1XF (New Beckenham) safe?

The area around BR3 1XF records about 214 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 1XF?

The median sale price around BR3 1XF in New Beckenham is £405,000 (about £5,640 per square metre) based on 268 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR3 1XF?

There are 14 schools close to BR3 1XF, including Kings London (Inadequate), Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green (Outstanding) and Balgowan Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR3 1XF?

The closest station to BR3 1XF is Beckenham Junction in TfL zone 4, about 547 m away, serving the Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink and Tramlink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR3 1XF?

BR3 1XF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,549 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering BR3 1XF 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.