BR3 1AN is a well-regarded residential area on High Street, 0.4km from Beckenham in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Beckenham Town & Copers Cope ward and the Beckenham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BR3 1AN offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for BR3 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00003480 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, BR3 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BR3 1AN.
504
34
£ 63,800 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR3 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BR3 1AN — age 34, 25% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR3 1AN. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR3 1AN is above average at 103 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham
Harris Academy Beckenham
Clare House Primary School
Worsley Bridge Primary School
Balgowan Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Churchfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Langley Pharmacy0.9 km
- Jaayk First Choice Convenience0.3 km
- Beckenham Food And Wine0.5 km
- Beckenham Off Licence0.6 km
- Beckenham Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Jolly Woodman0.5 km
- Beckenham Sports Club0.8 km
- Coach And Horses0.2 km
- Patrick's0.4 km
- Time Kent0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- In2 Papadam0.7 km
- Park Cafe0.6 km
- ASK Italian0.2 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Daisy Grey - Beckenham0.9 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Favorite Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Rocket Pizza0.9 km
- Subway - Beckenham0.3 km
- Chickizza0.9 km
- Clock Kebab House0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Goodwood Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Beckenham Junction0.4 km
- Clock House1.1 km
- New Beckenham1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.4 km
- Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.4 km
- Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.4 km
- Beckenham Junction Rail Station0.4 km
- Beckenham Junction Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BR31AN · Data under Open Government Licence