Postcode BR3 4BB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Country Park.
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.
Elmers End has a high crime rate, with approximately 103 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 81.3% 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.
The average income per household in Elmers End is £90,958 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from BR3 4BB.
Elmers End near BR3 4BB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Elmers End located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Elmers End | Southeastern, Tramlink | Walking directions to Elmers End |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Arena | Tramlink | Walking directions to Arena |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Harrington Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Harrington Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Norwood Country Park | Large | Walking directions to South Norwood Country Park |
| 0.1 mi | Elmers End Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Elmers End Recreation Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £960,000 | £621 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £706,250 | £570 |
| Terraced | 74 | £650,000 | £571 |
| Flats | 22 | £392,500 | £536 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR3 4BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | 213, Long Lane, Croydon, CR0 7TF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £380,459 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 279, The Glade, Croydon, CR0 7UQ | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 19, Mardell Road, Croydon, CR0 7TJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 235, Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TY | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 246, Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TY | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the BR3 4BB postcode area, located within Elmers End, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR3 4BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 4AA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7RA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 121-123 Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 3RA | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BR3 4BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christopher William Stuart Phillips
Kelsey & Eden Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Christopher Amis
Kelsey & Eden Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael George Doble
Kelsey & Eden Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Conlon
Beckenham and Penge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BR3 4BB 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.
The median sale price around BR3 4BB in Elmers End is £650,000 (about £570 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to BR3 4BB, including Marian Vian Primary School (Good), Monks Orchard Primary School (Good) and Oasis Academy Arena (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BR3 4BB is Elmers End in TfL zone 4, about 467 m away, serving the Southeastern and Tramlink lines.
BR3 4BB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering BR3 4BB 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).