BR3 1EE is a well-regarded residential area on The Drive, 0.6km 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. 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. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £836k, down 14.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BR3 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00003474 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DRIVE, BR3 1EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, BR3 1EE.
320
41
£ 63,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR3 1EE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BR3 1EE's low deprivation rank, 64% ownership, and £836k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £836k. Property prices are trending down 14.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR3 1EE. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 753,750
10 sales · Mean £ 755,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR3 1EE is above average at 97 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
Worsley Bridge Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham
Harris Academy Beckenham
Clare House Primary School
Churchfields Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Jolly Woodman0.8 km
- Beckenham Sports Club0.9 km
- Coach And Horses0.3 km
- Patrick's0.4 km
- Time Kent0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- In2 Papadam0.9 km
- Park Cafe0.5 km
- ASK Italian0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Deli Nene0.3 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Jaayk First Choice Convenience0.1 km
- Beckenham Food And Wine0.3 km
- Beckenham Off Licence0.8 km
- Beckenham Pharmacy0.2 km
- Beckenham Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Favorite Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Rocket Pizza0.7 km
- Sonia Dor0.8 km
- Star Shine1.0 km
- Subway - Beckenham0.1 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Goodwood Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Beckenham Junction0.4 km
- Clock House0.8 km
- New Beckenham1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.4 km
- Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.4 km
- Beckenham Junction Tram Stop0.4 km
- Beckenham Junction Rail Station0.4 km
- Beckenham Junction Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BR31EE · Data under Open Government Licence