BR3 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Bailes Place, 0.9km from New Beckenham in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Penge & Cator ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR3, BR3 1BZ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.5M.
Census 2021 statistics for BR3 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00003919 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAILES PLACE, BR3 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAILES PLACE, BR3 1BZ.
369
41
£ 67,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR3 1BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BR3 1BZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.5M, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.5M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR3 1BZ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,490,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,490,000
Semi-Detached
£ 1,275,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR3 1BZ has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Alexandra Infant School
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
Worsley Bridge Primary School
Alexandra Junior School
Churchfields Primary School
Balgowan Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Cake Box1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Johny Food Stores0.9 km
- K C Patel Newsagents0.7 km
- Penge Food Centre0.8 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Costa1.0 km
- KFC1.0 km
- Sicilian Art Pizzeria0.7 km
- Belash Tandoori0.8 km
- Burger King1.0 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Mado Kebab0.8 km
- Lucky Great Wall Limited0.9 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Alexandra Public House0.8 km
- Moon And Stars0.8 km
- Conservative Club - Bar0.6 km
- HSBC Sports And Social Club0.5 km
- Patrick's1.0 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Melrose House0.8 km
- Goodwood Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Mega Saver0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Beckenham0.5 km
- Kent House0.5 km
- Clock House0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Kent House Rail Station0.5 km
- New Beckenham Rail Station0.5 km
- Beckenham Road Tram Stop0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BR31BZ · Data under Open Government Licence