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BR3 6PT

Oakwood Avenue

Beckenham Town & Copers Cope

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Detailed insights for BR3 6PT

Overview

Postcode BR3 6PT 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 Shortlands Bromley Road area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shortlands Bromley Road is £87,967 per year. The nearest station is Shortlands, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kelsey Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Shortlands Bromley Road has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,657 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Shortlands Bromley Road has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.6%

Approximately 28.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Shortlands Bromley Road is £87,967 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR3 6PT.

Flood risk

No risk

Shortlands Bromley Road near BR3 6PT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Shortlands located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR3 6PT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Shortlands

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Shortlands
0.7 mi

4

Ravensbourne

Thameslink

Walking directions to Ravensbourne
0.8 mi

4

Beckenham Junction

Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to Beckenham Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR3 6PT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKelsey ParkLargeWalking directions to Kelsey Park

Area Profile

Population
141
Population density
3,971.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.54(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.9(-59%)
Vehicle crime
9.09(-3%)
Burglary
6.06(+11%)
Public order
3.63(-46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
101
71.63%
Other White
14
9.93%
Chinese
5
3.55%
Other Asian
4
2.84%
Caribbean
4
2.84%
Total population: 141

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
47.11%
Level 3 (A level)
18
14.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
13.22%
No qualifications
15
12.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 121

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
28
40%
Other social rented
17
24.29%
Owns outright
12
17.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
11.43%
Social rents from council
3
4.29%
Total households: 70

Property prices in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope

Median price£405,000
Price per sq ft£524
Sales (last 12 months)266
Typical range (middle 50%)£329K – £551K

Based on 266 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (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
Detached16£1,082,500£599
Semi-Detached18£790,500£637
Terraced22£697,500£644
Flats210£375,000£504

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£718,500£569,750
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£700,000
2026£950,000£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£509£484£499£497
2017£489£508£508£510
2018£491£491£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£511£619£643
2026£568£487£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 6PT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR3 6PT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202519, Oakwood Avenue, Beckenham, BR3 6PTDetachedFreehold£1,105,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 5, 1, Oakwood Avenue, Beckenham, BR3 6PTFlatsLeasehold£375,000
04 Feb 202545, Oakwood Avenue, Beckenham, BR3 6PTDetachedFreehold£1,300,000
09 Jan 2026Flat 3, Fairline Court, 2, Oakwood Avenue, Beckenham, BR3 6PJFlatsLeasehold£400,000
08 May 202528, Oakwood Avenue, Beckenham, BR3 6PJOtherFreehold£1,720,000

Schools

In the BR3 6PT postcode area, located within Shortlands Bromley Road, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR3 6PT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSt Christophers The Hall SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryClare House Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableBishop Challoner SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR3 6PT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR3 6PT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Country Store11 Bromley Road, Beckenham, BR3 5NTWalking directions to The Country Store
0.5 miQuality ExpressWickham Road, Bromley, BR3 6QWWalking directions to Quality Express

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 6PT, 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)Shortlands Bromley RoadE02000137
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 011CE01000716
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BR3 6PT

Is BR3 6PT (Shortlands Bromley Road) safe?

The area around BR3 6PT records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BR3 6PT?

The median sale price around BR3 6PT in Shortlands Bromley Road is £405,000 (about £524 per square foot) based on 266 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR3 6PT?

There are 12 schools close to BR3 6PT, including St Christophers The Hall School, Clare House Primary School (Outstanding) and Bishop Challoner School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR3 6PT?

The closest station to BR3 6PT is Shortlands in TfL zone 4, about 905 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR3 6PT?

BR3 6PT scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,657 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR3 6PT (Shortlands Bromley Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering BR3 6PT 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).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.