Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

BR3 1DR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

210

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 63,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR3 1DR 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BR3 1DR is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

BR3 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from New Beckenham in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Beckenham Town & Copers Cope ward and the Beckenham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BR3 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00003460 (shared with 7 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 1DR. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.9%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean22.3%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

BR3 1DR has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour47
Vehicle crime27
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Worsley Bridge Primary School

Good378 pupils0.3 km
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Sedgehill Academy

Good678 pupils0.5 km
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Watergate School

Outstanding154 pupils0.8 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good211 pupils0.9 km
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Elfrida Primary School

Good411 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good411 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Girls Academy Bromley

Outstanding1027 pupils1.2 km
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Haseltine Primary School

Good395 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Embas Local0.7 km
  • Metro Flex Gym0.7 km
  • Mayfield Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Southend Food and Wine0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Caterlink Ltd0.6 km
  • Dunfield Sandwich bar1.0 km
  • King's Cafe0.7 km
  • Aytens Cafe0.9 km
  • Fusion Lifestlyle1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Beckenham Sports Club0.8 km
  • Patrick's1.0 km
  • Time Kent0.8 km
  • HSBC Sports And Social Club0.7 km
  • Bridge Bar1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • GOLDEN PLAICE1.0 km
  • Chicken World0.9 km
  • Kaplan Kebabs And Chicken1.0 km
  • Sushi Daily0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Goodwood Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Beckenham0.6 km
  • Lower Sydenham0.8 km
  • Beckenham Junction0.9 km