Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

THE DRIVE, BR3 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, BR3 1EF.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 63,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR3 1EF 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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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BR3 1EF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £820k, 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £820k. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.

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

BR3 1EF is a well-regarded residential area on The Drive, 0.4km from Beckenham in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Beckenham Town & Copers Cope ward and the Beckenham constituency.

For families considering a move, BR3 1EF represents 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. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £820k, down 7.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BR3 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00003447 (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 1EF. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.6%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed11.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 790,000

14 sales · Mean £ 788,321

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

Crime around BR3 1EF is moderate at 80 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 behaviour140
Violence and sexual offences128
Shoplifting96
Public order48
Other theft43

school Local Schools

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Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green

Good190 pupils0.3 km
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Worsley Bridge Primary School

Good378 pupils0.7 km
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Balgowan Primary School

Good626 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good411 pupils1.0 km
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Harris Academy Beckenham

Outstanding1135 pupils1.2 km
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Harris Primary Academy Beckenham

Outstanding404 pupils1.2 km
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Clare House Primary School

Outstanding426 pupils1.2 km
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Harris Girls Academy Bromley

Outstanding1027 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Bridge Convenience0.2 km
  • Country Store0.9 km
  • Flock & Herd Butchery & Deli0.4 km
  • Grand Cru Co Ltd0.4 km
  • Peter's Chemist1.0 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Bridge Bar0.2 km
  • The Chancery0.8 km
  • Bricklayers Arms0.4 km
  • O'Neills0.2 km
  • Jolly Woodman0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Kaplan Kebabs And Chicken0.2 km
  • Peking0.8 km
  • Sushi Daily0.4 km
  • Xentro Kitchen0.3 km
  • Clock Kebab House0.7 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Goodwood Hotel0.3 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Beckenham Junction0.2 km
  • New Beckenham0.9 km
  • Clock House1.0 km

Bus Stops

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