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BR3 5FE

Albemarle Road

Shortlands & Park Langley

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Detailed insights for BR3 5FE

Overview

Postcode BR3 5FE is located in a major urban area, within the Shortlands & Park Langley area of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Beckenham East & Kelsey Park area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beckenham East & Kelsey Park is £83,292 per year. The median sale price in Shortlands & Park Langley is £600,000 (around £523 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £345,000 and £847,750. The nearest station is Shortlands, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Beckenham East & Kelsey Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,938 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Beckenham East & Kelsey Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Beckenham East & Kelsey Park is £83,292 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 125 ft away from BR3 5FE.

Flood risk

No risk

Beckenham East & Kelsey Park near BR3 5FE 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 Shortlands located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR3 5FE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Shortlands

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Shortlands
0.5 mi

4

Ravensbourne

Thameslink

Walking directions to Ravensbourne
0.9 mi

4

Bromley North

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bromley North

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
430
Population density
2,535.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
15.68(+67%)
Burglary
8.11(+48%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.57(-76%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.49(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.41(-5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
56.61%
Other White
65
15.08%
Indian
25
5.8%
Other Asian
14
3.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
2.55%
Total population: 431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
215
59.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
14.09%
Level 3 (A level)
36
9.94%
No qualifications
23
6.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
5.52%
Total 16+ residents: 362

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
76
40.43%
Owns outright
58
30.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
26.06%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.13%
Shared ownership
1
0.53%
Total households: 188

Property prices in Shortlands & Park Langley

Median price: £600,000
Price per sq ft: £523
Sales (last 12 months): 186
Typical range (middle 50%): £345K – £848K

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £523 per square foot) in Shortlands & Park Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,500 up to £2,495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shortlands & Park Langley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£1,077,000£610
Semi-Detached39£805,000£546
Terraced26£612,500£543
Flats74£325,000£471

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shortlands & Park Langley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shortlands & Park Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£780,000£343,250£607,500£499,000
2017£860,000£335,000£680,000£490,000
2018£922,500£335,000£665,000£512,000
2019£937,500£335,625£611,500£487,500
2020£951,000£340,000£680,833£520,000
2021£972,500£327,500£715,000£550,000
2022£1,150,000£348,000£745,000£557,000
2023£1,070,000£330,000£634,000£535,000
2024£1,101,100£330,000£810,000£617,500
2025£1,100,000£350,000£800,000£552,500
2026£1,075,000£334,000£785,000£625,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shortlands & Park Langley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shortlands & Park Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£507£468£497£445
2017£495£480£516£508
2018£527£461£499£513
2019£533£457£517£473
2020£524£480£488£495
2021£533£479£540£524
2022£630£481£589£561
2023£611£477£573£569
2024£597£482£568£626
2025£616£493£588£568
2026£596£471£546£522
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shortlands & Park Langley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shortlands & Park Langley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR3 5FE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR3 5FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 2026Flat 1, Ibis Court, 135, Albemarle Road, Beckenham, BR3 5FEFlatsLeasehold£338,940
26 Mar 2026Flat 1, Alexander Court, 89, Bromley Road, Bromley, BR2 0AAFlatsLeasehold£300,000
11 Sept 2025Flat 6, 98, Albemarle Road, Beckenham, BR3 5HTFlatsLeasehold£575,000
08 May 202580C, Albemarle Road, Beckenham, BR3 5HTDetachedFreehold£995,000
18 Mar 202626, Cadogan Close, Beckenham, BR3 5XYFlatsLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the BR3 5FE postcode area, located within Beckenham East & Kelsey Park, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BR3 5FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miNot applicableSt Christophers The Hall SchoolOther independent school
0.5 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy ShortlandsFree schools
0.6 miPrimaryValley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 5FE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Grant

Shortlands & Park Langley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Gemma Turrell

Shortlands & Park Langley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Serena Gupta

Shortlands & Park Langley - 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
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Beckenham East & Kelsey ParkE02000138
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 012BE01000713
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2012-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BR3 5FE

Is BR3 5FE (Beckenham East & Kelsey Park) safe?

The area around BR3 5FE records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 vehicle crime, burglary and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near BR3 5FE?

The median sale price around BR3 5FE in Shortlands & Park Langley is £600,000 (about £523 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR3 5FE?

There are 11 schools close to BR3 5FE, including St Christophers The Hall School, Harris Primary Academy Shortlands (Outstanding) and Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BR3 5FE?

The closest station to BR3 5FE is Shortlands in TfL zone 4, about 467 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR3 5FE?

BR3 5FE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,938 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR3 5FE (Beckenham East & Kelsey Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering BR3 5FE is Liam Conlon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Grant (Conservative and Unionist Party), Gemma Turrell (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Serena Gupta (Conservative and Unionist Party).