Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

THE CRESCENT, BR3 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CRESCENT, BR3 1DU.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

43

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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 1DU 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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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BR3 1DU combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£718k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £718k.

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BR3 1DU is a well-regarded residential area on The Crescent, 0.3km from Beckenham in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Beckenham Town & Copers Cope ward and the Beckenham constituency.

For serious buyers, BR3 1DU is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £718k.

Census 2021 statistics for BR3 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00166107 (shared with 30 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 1DU. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 626,250

4 sales · Mean £ 672,375

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

Crime around BR3 1DU is moderate at 79 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.

Anti-social behaviour133
Violence and sexual offences126
Shoplifting96
Public order49
Criminal damage and arson40

school Local Schools

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Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green

Good190 pupils0.2 km
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Worsley Bridge Primary School

Good378 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good411 pupils1.0 km
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Balgowan Primary School

Good626 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Academy Beckenham

Outstanding1135 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Primary Academy Beckenham

Outstanding404 pupils1.1 km
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Clare House Primary School

Outstanding426 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Girls Academy Bromley

Outstanding1027 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Bridge Convenience0.2 km
  • Country Store0.8 km
  • Flock & Herd Butchery & Deli0.3 km
  • Grand Cru Co Ltd0.3 km
  • Peter's Chemist0.8 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Bridge Bar0.2 km
  • The Chancery0.7 km
  • Bricklayers Arms0.5 km
  • O'Neills0.2 km
  • Sydenham Sports Club1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Agora Restaurant0.2 km
  • Bocca Social0.2 km
  • Costa0.4 km
  • Curry Cottage0.3 km
  • Imm Thai Fusion0.1 km
  • + 49 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Kaplan Kebabs And Chicken0.2 km
  • Peking0.7 km
  • Sushi Daily0.3 km
  • Xentro Kitchen0.2 km
  • Clock Kebab House0.8 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Goodwood Hotel0.3 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Beckenham Junction0.2 km
  • New Beckenham1.0 km
  • Clock House1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.1 km
  • Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.1 km
  • Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.1 km
  • Beckenham Junction Rail Station0.2 km
  • Beckenham Junction Rail Station0.2 km