BR3 1AQ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.5km from Beckenham in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Beckenham Town & Copers Cope ward and the Beckenham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BR3 1AQ 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BR3 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00003480 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BR3 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BR3 1AQ.
504
34
£ 63,800 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR3 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BR3 1AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR3 1AQ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR3 1AQ is above average at 117 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 Academy Beckenham
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham
Balgowan Primary School
Clare House Primary School
Worsley Bridge Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Churchfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Park Cafe0.2 km
- Aldo's & Maria's Sandwich Coffee Bar0.0 km
- Big Catch0.1 km
- Blackbird Bakery0.1 km
- Buongiorno Pizza0.8 km
- + 56 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Beckenham Supermarket0.4 km
- Paydens Pharmacy0.4 km
- Pearl Fisheries Ltd0.1 km
- Superdrug0.1 km
- Three Hounds Beer Company0.8 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Goodwood Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Bricklayers Arms0.3 km
- O'Neills0.5 km
- Sydenham Sports Club0.6 km
- Bridge Bar0.5 km
- The Chancery0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Chickizza0.8 km
- Clock Kebab House0.8 km
- Pizza On Demand0.7 km
- Teddy Bear Bubble Tea0.1 km
- Kaplan Kebabs And Chicken0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Beckenham Junction0.5 km
- Clock House1.0 km
- New Beckenham1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.4 km
- Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.5 km
- Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.5 km
- Beckenham Junction Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BR31AQ · Data under Open Government Licence