Postcode SE26 5BG 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Beckenham is £85,971 per year. The nearest station is Lower Sydenham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Southend Park.
New Beckenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,395 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
New Beckenham has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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.
The average income per household in New Beckenham is £85,971 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 289 ft away from SE26 5BG.
New Beckenham near SE26 5BG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lower Sydenham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | New Beckenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to New Beckenham |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Southend Park | Medium | Walking directions to Southend Park |
| 0.4 mi | Home Park | Medium | Walking directions to Home Park |
Based on 317 recent sales, the median property price is £393,000 in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £1,237,500 |
| Flats | 251 | £350,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £775,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £700,000 |
10 year median price trend in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
In the SE26 5BG postcode area, located within New Beckenham, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 5BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, London, SE6 3DS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Southend Lane, Bellingham, London, SE26 4PU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 345 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Bell Green Food & Wine | Bell Green, Lewisham, SE26 4PZ | Walking directions to Bell Green Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.