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BR3

BECKENHAM

Greater London, London, England

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BR3 is the postcode district for BECKENHAM, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £601,302
1yr change ▼ 5.9%
Crime 31% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£601,302

▼ 5.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

110% above national avg

Crime Rate

56.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

30% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

340 Mbps

Property Prices in BR3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BR3 is £601,302, which is 54% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in BR3 cost 109.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BR3 have fallen 5.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,188,111 238
Semi-detached £808,997 395
Terraced £629,387 611
Flat £354,654 1076
All types £601,302 2399

5-Year Price History

£573K £585K £596K £607K £619K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BR3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 56.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BR3 has a crime rate well 31% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
14.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
7.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
11.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
10.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BR3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BR3 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Christophers The Hall School Other Not inspected mi
Langley Park School for Boys Secondary Not inspected mi
Langley Park School for Girls Secondary Good mi
Harris Academy Beckenham Secondary Not inspected mi
Balgowan Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

335,319

Population

62

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
36.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BR3 are 340.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BR3 is collected by Bromley. The Band D rate is £1,842/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BR3 — BECKENHAM

Area Summary

BR3 (BECKENHAM) offers above-average property prices (£601,302, 110% above national average), low crime (31% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (340 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BR3 BECKENHAM

What is the average house price in BR3 BECKENHAM?
The average house price in BR3 (BECKENHAM) is £601,302, based on 2399 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 110% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.9% over the past year.
Is BR3 BECKENHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in BR3 is significantly below the national average (56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BR3 BECKENHAM?
The population of BR3 (BECKENHAM) is approximately 335,319 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BR3?
The average broadband download speed in BR3 is 340 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BR3 BECKENHAM?
There are 19 schools in or near BR3. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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