BR3 1DY is a well-regarded residential area on High Street, 0.7km from Beckenham in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Beckenham Town & Copers Cope ward and the Beckenham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. 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 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £245k.
Census 2021 statistics for BR3 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00003474 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, BR3 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BR3 1DY.
320
41
£ 63,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR3 1DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BR3 1DY is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR3 1DY. The average age is 41.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 242,000
5 sales · Mean £ 243,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR3 1DY 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
Balgowan Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham
Harris Academy Beckenham
Churchfields Primary School
Worsley Bridge Primary School
Clare House Primary School
Eden Park High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Jolly Woodman0.9 km
- Bricklayers Arms0.1 km
- Conservative Club - MDS Solutions - Contract Caterer0.8 km
- O'Neills0.6 km
- Sydenham Sports Club0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Park Cafe0.5 km
- Aldo's & Maria's Sandwich Coffee Bar0.2 km
- Big Catch0.2 km
- Blackbird Bakery0.2 km
- Buongiorno Pizza0.5 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Andrea & Adrian Food & Wine0.8 km
- Beckenham Supermarket0.5 km
- Paydens Pharmacy0.2 km
- Pearl Fisheries Ltd0.2 km
- Shell Beckenham0.8 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Goodwood Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Chickizza0.6 km
- Clock Kebab House0.6 km
- Pizza On Demand0.5 km
- Teddy Bear Bubble Tea0.2 km
- Favorite Fried Chicken0.0 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Beckenham Junction0.6 km
- Clock House0.7 km
- New Beckenham1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BR31DY · Data under Open Government Licence