Pool Close Beckenham, Bromley
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (BR3), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20302314.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £465,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2).
- 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 C; 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 Lower Sydenham, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Beckenham Place Park, is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sydenham Green Group Practice, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 54% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £81,500 | £81,500 | £81,500 |
| 1996 | 2 | £73,250 | £71,500 | £75,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2021 | 1 BR3 1ER | Terraced | £465,000 | |
| 10 Jan 1997 | 4 BR3 1ER | Semi-detached | £81,500 | |
| 18 Oct 1996 | 5 BR3 1ER | Semi-detached | £71,500 | |
| 14 Jun 1996 | 2 BR3 1ER | Terraced | £75,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1976-1982 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1); rented (social) (1).
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 C (31% of about 950 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)
- Maybrey Business Park Worsley Bridge Road London SE26 5AZ, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Conifer House Southend Road BR3 1SL, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Conifer House, Southend Road , BR3 1SL, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Lidl, Southend Lane: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Worsley Bridge Road Locally Significant Industrial Site: up to 179 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 117 Dunfield Road, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Riverside, 317 Southend Lane: up to 5 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Adj To 22 Southend Road BR3 1SD, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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, 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR3 1ER | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BR3 1RW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 33 m and 35 m above sea level (35 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR3 1ER | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BR3 1RW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lower Sydenham 787,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Beckenham Hill 379,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | |
| New Beckenham 721,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Beckenham Junction Tram Stop | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Beckenham Road Tram Stop | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greycot Road New Beckenham | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Sydenham Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 30.6 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sydenham Green Group Practice | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Touchwood Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Miss Ea Dighe | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | University Hospital Lewisham | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Catford Police Base | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Om Food & Wine Londis, Catford | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beckenham Place Park 105 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,050 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kent County Cricket Ground 7.3 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 280 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 108 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Beckenham Place Mansion, a listed building (Grade II*), 620 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beckenham Place Mansion | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 6.5 km (4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stumpshill Wood | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Pool River (West Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Intermediate Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Martin's Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 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 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgehill Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Worsley Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elfrida Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 820 m (0.5 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 |
| Haseltine Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Athelney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alexandra Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Cricket Club BR3 1RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Taylorshaw @ Sedgehill Academy SE6 3QW | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Taipec Ltd SE26 5FP | Distributors/Transporters | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Lewisham Youth Service Dumps Adventure Playground SE6 3QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Taylorshaw at Watergate Primary SE6 3WG | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hackington Crescent (17); On or near Greycot Road (13); On or near Braeside (4); On or near Pool Close (3); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 31% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 25% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 14% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 23% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 54% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nearby streets
Overbrae · Greycot Road · Copers Cope Road · Copers Cope Road · Hackington Crescent · Braeside · Highland Croft · Stumps Hill Lane · Meadow Close · Beckenham Hill Road · Porchester Mead · Grace Mews
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.