Burnham Way Beckenham, Bromley
6 addresses across 3 postcodes (BR3,SE26), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20302513.
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are 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 B; Band D in Bromley costs £2,140 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lower Sydenham, about 180 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Home Park, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 34 to 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sydenham Green Group Practice, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 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: 111 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (38% of about 1,600 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): Small Houses in Multiple Occupation Article 4.
- 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)
- Maybrey Business Park Worsley Bridge Road London SE26 5AZ, permissioned (250 m)
- Worsley Bridge Road Locally Significant Industrial Site: up to 179 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- Home Park Housing Office, 129 Winchfield Road: up to 31 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Home Park Housing Office, 129 Winchfield Road, permissioned (350 m)
- Riverside, 317 Southend Lane: up to 5 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Stanton Square Locally Signficant Industrial Site: up to 231 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 351-355 Sydenham Road, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Sydenham Green Group Practice: up to 55 homes, permissioned (630 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 5 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE26 5AG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BR3 1QZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 5 / 3 | unlikely |
| SE26 5AQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 34 m and 36 m above sea level (35 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR3 1QZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE26 5AG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE26 5AQ | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lower Sydenham 787,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 180 m |
| New Beckenham 721,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Beckenham Hill 379,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Beckenham Junction Tram Stop | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lower Sydenham | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Sydenham Car Park | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 17 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 11 km (6.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 30 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sydenham Green Group Practice | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Touchwood Pharmacy | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest My Dentist (Sydenham) | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | University Hospital Lewisham | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Catford Police Base | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Home Park 3.1 ha | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.6 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kent House Leisure Gardens 2.6 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 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. 6 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 |
| Horniman Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 6.5 km (4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stumpshill Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Pool River (West Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Intermediate Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Sydenham Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haseltine Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alexandra Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 820 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 |
| Adamsrill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley | Secondary | 11–18 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elfrida Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sedgehill Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Worsley Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Forest Hill School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alexandra Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S T KITCHEN SE26 5AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Tr Spice SE26 5AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Poke Shack SE26 5AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Din Tai Fung - Central Production Kitchen SE26 5AQ | Manufacturers/packers | 20 m | Exempt | |
| Snacksy - Karma Kitchen SE26 5AQ | Manufacturers/packers | 20 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Frank's Kitchen - Karma Kitchen SE26 5AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Kricket - Delivery SE26 5AQ | Distributors/Transporters | 20 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Jollof Junction SE26 5AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Forest Hills Gelato SE26 5AQ | Manufacturers/packers | 20 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Scramble LDN SE26 5AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Feast & Fable SE26 5AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Little Crumb Co. SE26 5AQ | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| FASTEST CAKES SE26 5AQ | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Taiwan Foods Company Limited T/A Lunar Bakes SE26 5AQ | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Asterley Bros SE26 5AQ | Manufacturers/packers | 100 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 29 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Burglary | 20 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Purbeck Gardens (49); On or near Station Approach (17); On or near Bell Green Lane (13); On or near Burnham Way (13); On or near Shopping Area (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 22% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 16% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 23% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 9 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
Postcodes on this street
- SE26 5AG: 4 addresses
- BR3 1QZ: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
- SE26 5AQ: 1 address of 87 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kangley Bridge Road · Batik Road · Purbeck Gardens · Westerley Crescent · Westerley Crescent · Station Approach · Station Approach · Hatcham Street · Kangley Bridge Road · Haverley Street · Bell Green Lane · Cricket Lane
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.