Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

BR3 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BR3 1BQ.

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Population

504

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 63,800 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BR3 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BR3 1BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR3 1BQ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Beckenham in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Beckenham Town & Copers Cope ward and the Beckenham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BR3 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00003480 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR3 1BQ. 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

White / British72.8%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed14.8%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BR3 1BQ is moderate at 79 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.

Anti-social behaviour137
Violence and sexual offences111
Shoplifting79
Public order39
Other theft36

school Local Schools

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Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green

Good190 pupils0.1 km
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Worsley Bridge Primary School

Good378 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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Clare House Primary School

Outstanding426 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Academy Beckenham

Outstanding1135 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Primary Academy Beckenham

Outstanding404 pupils1.1 km
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Balgowan Primary School

Good626 pupils1.1 km
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Sedgehill Academy

Good678 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Bridge Convenience0.1 km
  • Country Store0.7 km
  • Flock & Herd Butchery & Deli0.4 km
  • Grand Cru Co Ltd0.3 km
  • Peter's Chemist0.8 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Bridge Bar0.1 km
  • The Chancery0.7 km
  • Bricklayers Arms0.6 km
  • O'Neills0.1 km
  • Jolly Woodman0.6 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Agora Restaurant0.2 km
  • Bocca Social0.2 km
  • Costa0.4 km
  • Curry Cottage0.3 km
  • Imm Thai Fusion0.0 km
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Kaplan Kebabs And Chicken0.1 km
  • Peking0.6 km
  • Sushi Daily0.3 km
  • Xentro Kitchen0.2 km
  • Clock Kebab House0.9 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Goodwood Hotel0.3 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Lidl0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Beckenham Junction0.2 km
  • New Beckenham1.1 km
  • Clock House1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.1 km
  • Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.1 km
  • Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.1 km
  • Beckenham Junction Rail Station0.1 km
  • Beckenham Junction Rail Station0.1 km