Beckenham

Population

47,411

Crime per 1,000 residents

474

Schools

4

Parks

8

Stations

6

GP practices

19

All amenities available within a 1 mile radius.

Overview

Beckenham is a popular South East London town in the borough of Bromley, close to Penge, Shortlands and Crystal Palace. It offers a strong high street, parks, schools and rail links into London.

Vibe and lifestyle

Leafy, family-friendly and suburban with a lively high street. Popular with families, commuters and people seeking a calmer alternative to inner South London.

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Safety and crime trends

22,433 crimes were recorded between 2024-04 and 2025-01, spanning 10 months of data. The category breakdown helps show whether activity is concentrated in a few offence types or spread across a broader mix of incidents.

Most recorded categories:Other Theft (6,279) Violent Crime (4,498) Vehicle Crime (2,563) Shoplifting (2,285) Anti Social Behaviour (2,170)

Families, schools and healthcare

The local education footprint includes 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary and 0 special schools), alongside 19 GP practices. Taken together, these figures provide a useful signal of how well the area serves both families and routine healthcare needs.

School outcomes:Outstanding: 3Good: 1

Population and property context

Census data indicates a resident population of 47,411 across 21,134 occupied households. In the housing market, the average recorded sale price sits around £618,800, based on 2,575 transactions, giving a broad indication of local affordability and market activity.

Everyday convenience and connectivity

For everyday life, the area includes 5 supermarkets, 6 transport stations, 8 parks and 0 gyms. EV infrastructure is represented by 2 charging stations, helping round out a picture of convenience, mobility and leisure access.