Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

CENTURY WAY, BR3 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTURY WAY, BR3 1BY.

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Population

499

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 63,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR3 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BR3 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £797k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £797k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 18.2% year-on-year.

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

BR3 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Century Way, 0.2km from New Beckenham in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Beckenham Town & Copers Cope ward and the Beckenham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR3, BR3 1BY offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £797k, down 18.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BR3 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00182592 (shared with 20 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 1BY. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.8%
Asian / British Asian13.4%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 757,500

2 sales · Mean £ 757,500

Semi-Detached

£ 725,000

11 sales · Mean £ 716,090

Detached

£ 885,000

5 sales · Mean £ 891,000

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

BR3 1BY has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime20
Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft11
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Worsley Bridge Primary School

Good378 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Girls Academy Bromley

Outstanding1027 pupils0.7 km
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Sedgehill Academy

Good678 pupils0.9 km
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Alexandra Junior School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School

Good288 pupils1.0 km
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Alexandra Infant School

Good185 pupils1.0 km
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Haseltine Primary School

Good395 pupils1.1 km
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Watergate School

Outstanding154 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • King's Cafe0.7 km
  • Nancy's Community Meals Service1.0 km
  • Fusion Lifestlyle0.9 km
  • Mandala Jiu Jitsu School0.8 km
  • The Pearl1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Kent House Off Licence0.6 km
  • Embas Local0.7 km
  • Metro Flex Gym0.7 km
  • Mayfield Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Mack's Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Time Kent1.0 km
  • HSBC Sports And Social Club0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Melrose House0.9 km
  • Goodwood Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Sushi Daily1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Beckenham0.2 km
  • Lower Sydenham0.7 km
  • Beckenham Junction0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • New Beckenham Rail Station0.2 km