BR3 1ED is a well-regarded residential area on High Street, 0.3km from Beckenham in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Beckenham Town & Copers Cope ward and the Beckenham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BR3 1ED offers 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. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BR3 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00003480 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, BR3 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BR3 1ED.
504
34
£ 63,800 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR3 1ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BR3 1ED spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR3 1ED. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR3 1ED is moderate at 82 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Balgowan Primary School
Churchfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Langley Pharmacy1.0 km
- Jaayk First Choice Convenience0.4 km
- Beckenham Food And Wine0.5 km
- Beckenham Off Licence0.5 km
- Beckenham Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Jolly Woodman0.5 km
- Beckenham Sports Club0.7 km
- Coach And Horses0.3 km
- Patrick's0.3 km
- Time Kent0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- In2 Papadam0.6 km
- Park Cafe0.7 km
- ASK Italian0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- Daisy Grey - Beckenham1.0 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Favorite Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Rocket Pizza0.9 km
- Subway - Beckenham0.4 km
- Clock Kebab House0.9 km
- Pizza On Demand0.9 km
- + 7 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: BR31ED · Data under Open Government Licence