BR3 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Edgefield Close, 0.4km 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 1DJ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. 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. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, up 2.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BR3 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00182592 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDGEFIELD CLOSE, BR3 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGEFIELD CLOSE, BR3 1DJ.
499
41
£ 63,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR3 1DJ 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.
Area Character
BR3 1DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR3 1DJ. 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
£ 1,180,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR3 1DJ has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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
Worsley Bridge Primary School
Sedgehill Academy
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Watergate School
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Alexandra Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Caterlink Ltd0.9 km
- King's Cafe0.8 km
- Mandala Jiu Jitsu School0.9 km
- Youth First CIO1.0 km
- Deli Nene0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Kent House Off Licence1.0 km
- Embas Local0.8 km
- Metro Flex Gym0.8 km
- Co-op Beckenham0.9 km
- Bridge Convenience0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Beckenham Sports Club0.7 km
- Patrick's0.8 km
- Time Kent0.7 km
- Bridge Bar0.8 km
- O'Neills0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kaplan Kebabs And Chicken0.8 km
- Sushi Daily0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Goodwood Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Beckenham0.4 km
- Beckenham Junction0.7 km
- Lower Sydenham0.9 km
Bus Stops
- New Beckenham Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BR31DJ · Data under Open Government Licence