BR3 1DE 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.
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 rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £294k, down 66.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BR3 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00003480 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, BR3 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BR3 1DE.
504
34
£ 63,800 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR3 1DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BR3 1DE 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. Property prices are trending down 66.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR3 1DE. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 148,750
7 sales · Mean £ 266,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR3 1DE is above average at 92 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
Worsley Bridge Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham
Harris Academy Beckenham
Clare House Primary School
Balgowan Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Churchfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Langley Pharmacy1.0 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 Club0.7 km
- Coach And Horses0.2 km
- Patrick's0.3 km
- Time Kent0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- In2 Papadam0.7 km
- Park Cafe0.7 km
- ASK Italian0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Daisy Grey - Beckenham1.0 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.2 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
- Chickizza1.0 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 Stop0.3 km
- Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.3 km
- Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.3 km
- Beckenham Junction Rail Station0.3 km
- Beckenham Junction Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BR31DE · Data under Open Government Licence