The average house price in Beckenham is £456,414, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Beckenham house price trends over the last 30 years.
£1,167,933
£342,407
£753,536
£635,693
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Is Beckenham a nice place to live?
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.
How safe is Beckenham?
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.
What are the best schools in Beckenham?
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.
What are the demographics of Beckenham?
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.