Postcode SE26 5FR 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.4 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 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is River Pool Walkway Open Space.
New Beckenham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,099 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
New Beckenham has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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 225 ft away from SE26 5FR.
New Beckenham near SE26 5FR has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 |
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | River Pool Walkway Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to River Pool Walkway Open Space |
| 0.2 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 5FR postcode area, located within New Beckenham, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 5FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, London, SE6 3DS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 345 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Southend Lane, Bellingham, London, SE26 4PU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.