BR3 postcode district in Beckenham shows modest performance metrics relative to the broader UK market. Property prices have appreciated at a 5-year compound annual growth rate of 0.6%, significantly below national averages, whilst rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation at 5.1% annually over the same period. The district sits in the active gentrification stage with a trajectory score of 43.1 out of 100, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally. Population growth remains constrained at 0.9% over five years. These figures suggest an area where rental income may provide stronger returns than capital growth, though both metrics remain subdued compared to higher-performing locations.
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- 1Property prices up 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.9% per year
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What's changing in Beckenham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.0 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by demand.
Beckenham (BR3) common questions
Is Beckenham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Beckenham (BR3) as Active. Its trajectory score is 44/100 (Average), in the top 80% of districts nationally. The score is up 6.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Beckenham safe?
Beckenham has a safety score of 44/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Beckenham?
The average property price in Beckenham (BR3) is £510k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Beckenham?
The median monthly rent in Beckenham (BR3) is £1,804 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Beckenham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bromley (BR1), Bromley (BR2), Catford (SE6), Croydon (CR0), Coulsdon (CR5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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