Postcode insights

BR3 4AB

Croydon Road

Kelsey & Eden Park

Property search →

Interactive map showing BR3 4AB and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for BR3 4AB

Overview

Postcode BR3 4AB is located in a major urban area, within the Kelsey & Eden Park ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Elmers End area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elmers End is £90,958 per year. The nearest station is Elmers End, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Country Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Elmers End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,480 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Elmers End has a high crime rate, with approximately 103 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.3%

Approximately 12.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Elmers End is £90,958 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from BR3 4AB.

Flood risk

Medium

Elmers End near BR3 4AB has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Elmers End located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR3 4AB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Elmers End

Southeastern, Tramlink

Walking directions to Elmers End
0.6 mi

4

Birkbeck

Southern, Tramlink

Walking directions to Birkbeck
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Harrington Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Harrington Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR3 4AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouth Norwood Country ParkLargeWalking directions to South Norwood Country Park
0.5 miChurchfields Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Churchfields Recreation Ground
0.2 miElmers End Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Elmers End Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
10,562.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.72(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.7(-34%)
Vehicle crime
13.77(+47%)
Other theft
10.49(-8%)
Public order
10.49(+55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
57.23%
African
25
7.86%
Other White
23
7.23%
Caribbean
18
5.66%
Other Asian
10
3.14%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
39.27%
Level 3 (A level)
49
17.82%
No qualifications
35
12.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
33.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
51
33.12%
Owns outright
28
18.18%
Other social rented
18
11.69%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.6%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Kelsey & Eden Park

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£570
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£530K – £775K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £570 per square foot) in Kelsey & Eden Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,000 up to £2,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kelsey & Eden Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£960,000£621
Semi-Detached32£706,250£570
Terraced74£650,000£571
Flats22£392,500£536

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kelsey & Eden Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kelsey & Eden Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£910,000£382,500£600,000£545,000
2017£935,000£362,500£660,000£510,000
2018£862,500£352,500£560,000£520,000
2019£933,000£480,000£572,500£502,500
2020£1,017,558£355,000£583,000£520,000
2021£925,000£345,000£675,000£577,500
2022£1,125,000£370,000£741,500£632,500
2023£1,205,000£430,000£712,500£625,000
2024£1,000,000£305,000£782,500£615,000
2025£1,107,500£310,000£672,500£629,000
2026£980,000£446,000£750,000£661,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kelsey & Eden Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kelsey & Eden Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£545£459£491£495
2017£494£470£497£468
2018£522£452£480£465
2019£509£453£474£477
2020£569£457£481£470
2021£596£467£541£517
2022£607£456£574£585
2023£611£457£561£561
2024£589£488£542£545
2025£616£503£561£554
2026£672£526£547£600
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kelsey & Eden Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kelsey & Eden Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR3 4AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR3 4AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Apr 20254B, Station Parade, Beckenham, BR3 4DRFlatsLeasehold£215,000
14 Mar 202571, Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 4AGTerracedFreehold£345,572
17 Mar 20257, Roylon Court, Langley Road, Beckenham, BR3 4AHFlatsLeasehold£225,000
03 Nov 202548, Eden Road, Beckenham, BR3 4ATTerracedFreehold£397,000
13 Mar 202637, Langley Road, Beckenham, BR3 4AESemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000

Schools

In the BR3 4AB postcode area, located within Elmers End, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR3 4AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMarian Vian Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryEden Park High SchoolFree schools

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMonks Orchard Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR3 4AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR3 4AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoCroydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 4AAWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miSpar121-123 Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 3RAWalking directions to Spar

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 4AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher William Stuart Phillips

Kelsey & Eden Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Mark Christopher Amis

Kelsey & Eden Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Michael George Doble

Kelsey & Eden Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Liam Conlon

Beckenham and Penge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyBeckenham and PengeE14001083
WardKelsey & Eden ParkE05013999
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elmers EndE02006787
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 041EE01032568
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR3 4AB

Is BR3 4AB (Elmers End) safe?

The area around BR3 4AB records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BR3 4AB?

The median sale price around BR3 4AB in Elmers End is £650,000 (about £570 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR3 4AB?

There are 15 schools close to BR3 4AB, including Marian Vian Primary School (Good), Eden Park High School (Good) and Monks Orchard Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR3 4AB?

The closest station to BR3 4AB is Elmers End in TfL zone 4, about 196 m away, serving the Southeastern and Tramlink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR3 4AB?

BR3 4AB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,480 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR3 4AB (Elmers End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering BR3 4AB is Liam Conlon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christopher William Stuart Phillips (Conservative and Unionist Party), Mark Christopher Amis (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Michael George Doble (Conservative and Unionist Party).