Ashdown Close Beckenham, Bromley
11 addresses across 1 postcode (BR3), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20301830.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £590,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Bromley costs £2,140 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Beckenham Junction, about 900 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Kelsey Park, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cornerways Surgery, about 330 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £590,000 | £590,000 | £590,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £580,000 | £580,000 | £580,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £610,000 | £610,000 | £610,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £620,000 | £620,000 | £620,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £512,500 | £512,500 | £512,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £409,300 | £409,300 | £409,300 |
| 2013 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £172,500 | £170,000 | £175,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | 7 BR3 6TJ | Terraced | £590,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Sep 2024 | 2 BR3 6TJ | Semi-detached | £580,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2023 | 6 BR3 6TJ | Detached | £610,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2023 | 6 BR3 6TJ | Flat or maisonette | £610,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 2021 | 1 BR3 6TJ | Detached | £620,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Feb 2021 | 9 BR3 6TJ | Other | £2,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Nov 2018 | 9 BR3 6TJ | Flat or maisonette | £512,500 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Feb 2014 | 9 BR3 6TJ | Flat or maisonette | £409,300 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Sep 2013 | 7 BR3 6TJ | Terraced | £355,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jun 2005 | 3 BR3 6TJ | Flat or maisonette | £285,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 May 2001 | 6 BR3 6TJ | Flat or maisonette | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Aug 1999 | 5 BR3 6TJ | Semi-detached | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Apr 1999 | 4 BR3 6TJ | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Jul 1998 | 8 BR3 6TJ | Terraced | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 107 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Council tax
What each band costs in Bromley in 2026-27: Band D £2,140 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,427 | £1,664 | £1,902 | £2,140 | £2,616 | £3,091 | £3,567 | £4,280 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (32% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Jacanda Lodge North Drive BR3 3XQ, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Jacanda Lodge, North Drive, BR3 3XQ, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 67 Bromley Road Beckenham BR3 5PA, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Beechers Court High Street BR3 1AQ, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Beechers Court, High Street, BR3 1AQ, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- 115 High Street Beckenham BR3 1AG, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Land At Junction With South Eden Park Road And Bucknall Way Beckenham, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Land At Junction With South Eden Park Road And Bucknall Way Beckenham, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 46 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR3 6TJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Beckenham Junction 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Ravensbourne 235,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Shortlands 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Beckenham Junction Tram Stop | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Overbury Avenue Park Langley | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park Sainsbury Beckenham | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 30.7 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cornerways Surgery | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Akasi Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bethlem Royal Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Bromley Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Mfg - Shortlands | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kelsey Park 13 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,540 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Croydon Road Recreation Ground 8.9 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St George, a listed building (Grade II*), 690 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St George | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Crouch Oak Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| South Hill Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| The Beck (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Stumpshill Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Martin's Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 11 |
8 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bromley: see them on the Bromley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare House Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Academy Beckenham | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Unicorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Balgowan Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Worsley Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Shortlands | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Highfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Langley Park School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Woodman BR3 6NR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Lillys Kitchen BR3 5NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2026 |
| The Athenian BR3 5NP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Peking BR3 5NP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Sep 2025 |
| The Chancery BR3 5NP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| In2 Papadam BR3 5NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Tom Bell Fish & Chips BR3 5NT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Peter's Chemist BR3 5NT | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Country Store BR3 5NT | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| St Christopher's School BR3 5PA | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Munchkin Sports BR3 5PA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Park Langley Pharmacy BR3 6QH | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Rishi's News BR3 6QH | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Park Langley Delicatessen BR3 6QH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Limes Road (9); On or near Hannah Close (8); On or near Wickham Road (6); On or near Lakeside (5); On or near Kelsey Park Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 54% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 25% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BR3 6TJ: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kemerton Road · Ellesmere Avenue · Kelsey Park Avenue · Brograve Gardens · Lakeside · Oakhill Road · Hannah Close · Kepplestone Mews · St Barnabas Close · Limes Road · Chancery Lane · Crescent Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.