Bower Place Beckenham, Bromley
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (BR3), about 100 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20304288.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £1,625,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 D; 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 New Beckenham, about 190 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cator Park, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bromleag Care Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 60% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | £1,625,000 | £1,501,000 | £1,650,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2019 | 1 BR3 1FD | Detached | £1,501,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 2 BR3 1FD | Detached | £1,625,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2019 | 3 BR3 1FD | Detached | £1,650,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 241 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 2019 (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 D (25% of about 730 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)
- Beck House 36a Copers Cope Road BR3 1NH, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Beck House 36a, Copers Cope Road, BR3 1NH, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- L'Ancresse Hayne Road BR3 4HY, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- L'Ancresse Hayne Road BR3 4HY, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- 112 Beckenham Road Beckenham BR3 4RH, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- 112 Beckenham Road BR3 4RH, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- 112 Beckenham Road BR3 4RH, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- County House 241 Beckenham Road Beckenham BR3 4FD, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR3 1FD | zone 2 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| BR3 1LL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 27 m and 28 m above sea level (27 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR3 1FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BR3 1LL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Beckenham 721,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 190 m |
| Kent House 814,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Clock House 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Beckenham Junction Tram Stop | 940 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Avenue Road Tram Stop | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest New Beckenham Station | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park Sainsbury Beckenham | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 30 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bromleag Care Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Macks Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Shirley Oaks Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Sydenham Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cator Park 8.9 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 730 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 15 ha | 80 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lennard Road Allotments 5.3 ha | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Crystal Palace Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pool River (West Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Stumpshill Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Chaffinch Brook (West Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Westow Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 3 |
1 of the street's 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley | Secondary | 11–18 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| Alexandra Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Worsley Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alexandra Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Balgowan Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Churchfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haseltine Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sedgehill Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Day Nursery & Preschool - HSBC Sports Club BR3 1QW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Kindred Cator Park BR3 1NA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (13); On or near Bower Place (7); On or near Bridgelands Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 65% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 17% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 60% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Food hygiene ratings HSBC Sports And Social Club (pub/bar/nightclub, BR3 1QW) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Lennard Road · Bridgelands Close · Pavilion Lane · Avery Close · Bridge Road · Bailes Place · Aldersmead Road · Blakeney Road · Sellindge Close · Grangewood Lane · Lawn Road · Park 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.