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Beckenham

Area · Outer London

B+
schoolsA+
amenitiesA
transportA+
outdoor-activitiesB+

Housing

Average sold price: £456,414

  • all dwelling types£456,414
  • detached house prices£1,167,933
  • terraced house prices£635,693
  • semi-detached house prices£753,536
  • flats and maisonettes prices£342,407

Safety

Crime level: high

Crimes per 1,000: 123

Schools

    Transport

    • None recorded

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    FAQ

    Q: Is Beckenham a nice place to live?
A: Yes, Beckenham is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Outer London. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.

Q: How safe is Beckenham?
A: Beckenham has a high crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 123 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 64% above the national average, and 73% above the Outer London average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.

Q: What are the best schools in Beckenham?
A: Beckenham has 60 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Harris Primary Academy Kent House, Harris Girls Academy Bromley, St Mary's Catholic Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Worsley Bridge Primary School and Alexandra Infant School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

Q: What are the demographics of Beckenham?
A: The majority of residents in Beckenham identify as White (British) (64%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (76%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.