Area Information for Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4GP

Dorset Road in Beckenham is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Clock House ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Beckenham and Penge. This page combines information for the address Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4GP, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BR3 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bromley
Ward Clock House
Constituency Beckenham and Penge * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Clock House), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4GP.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4GP is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4GP:

Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4ED
Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4EE
Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4EF
Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4EG
Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4EA
Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4EQ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BR3 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Dorset Road, Beckenham consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 3
Semi-Detached 70
Terraced 12
Flat (Purpose-Built) 23
Flat (Converted) 4
Total 112
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Dorset Road, Beckenham contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 39% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 35
Owned with Mortgage 26
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 41
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 5
Rent Free 0
Total 109

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 39
Two People 30
Three People 17
Four People 14
Five People 10
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 111

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Dorset Road, Beckenham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 38
Family Household 63
Other Household 7
Total 108

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 40
Deprived In One Dimension 39
Deprived In Two Dimensions 17
Deprived In Three Dimensions 16
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 112

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Beckenham and Penge constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 125
Female 128
Total 253

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 7
5-9 9
10-14 26
15-19 16
20-24 11
25-29 9
30-34 8
35-39 23
40-44 19
45-49 18
50-54 20
55-59 18
60-64 31
65-69 17
70-74 8
75-79 4
80-84 4
85+ 6
Total 254

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BR3 4GP does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 82
Married 98
Separated 0
Divorced 16
Widowed 14
Total 210

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 91
Good 101
Fair 43
Bad 15
Very Bad 2
Total 252

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 58
Apprenticeship 7
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 33
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 29
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 29
No GCSEs or Equivalent 50
Other 4
Total 210

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 73% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 185
Mixed Ethnicity 10
Indian 9
Bangladeshi 5
Chinese 7
Other Asian 7
Black African 6
Black Caribbean 20
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Other 1
Total 253

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 208
European Union 13
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 10
Middle East and Asia 12
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 8
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 254

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 208
10+ Years 34
5-10 Years 9
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 253

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BR3 4GP.

Passport(s) Held
None 25
United Kingdom 218
European Union 5
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 1
North America or Caribbean 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 102
Christian 112
Buddhist 8
Hindu 8
Jewish 1
Muslim 15
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 10
Total 256

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 65
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 30
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 7
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 12
Retired 43
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 18
Other 7
Total 213

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 17
Professional Occupations 22
Associate Professional Occupations 16
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 17
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 15
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 7
Total 119

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 24
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 41
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 26
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 25
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 20
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 16
Semi-Routine Occupation 21
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 27
Full-time Student 11
Total 211

Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4GP is within the Clock House policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Dorset Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Clock House
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

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Below are the details of the closest services to BR3 4GP. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BR3 4GP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4GP. The nearest railway station is Elmers End, approximately 450 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Elmers End 450 yards
Birkbeck 530 yards
Clock House 0.6 miles
Kent House 0.8 miles
Anerley 1 mile
Norwood Junction 1.1 miles
Penge West 1.2 miles
Beckenham Junction 1.2 miles
New Beckenham 1.2 miles
Penge East 1.2 miles
Eden Park 1.3 miles
Crystal Palace 1.5 miles
Lower Sydenham 1.7 miles
Sydenham (London) 1.8 miles
Selhurst 1.8 miles
Ravensbourne 2 miles
West Wickham 2.1 miles
Gipsy Hill 2.1 miles
Beckenham Hill 2.1 miles
Thornton Heath 2.2 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4GP. The nearest Overground station is Anerley, approximately 1 mile away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4GP. The nearest is Churchfields Primary School, approximately 520 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Churchfields Primary School 520 yards October 2023
    
Stewart Fleming Primary School 700 yards June 2016
    
Balgowan Primary School 0.5 miles November 2017
    
Marian Vian Primary School 0.5 miles June 2012
    
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles March 2016
    
Harris Primary Academy Kent House 0.7 miles May 2016
    
Monks Orchard Primary School 0.7 miles January 2023
    
Alexandra Infant School 0.8 miles May 2018
    
Oasis Academy Ryelands 0.8 miles April 2017
    
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham 0.9 miles June 2018
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4GP. The nearest is Orion Eden Park, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Orion Eden Park 0.7 miles November 2021
    
Oasis Academy Arena 0.8 miles November 2023
    
Harris Girls Academy Bromley 1.1 miles November 2017
    
Harris Academy Beckenham 1.1 miles June 2017
    
Harris Academy South Norwood 1.1 miles May 2022
    
Harris Aspire Academy 1.2 miles November 2023
    
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace 1.3 miles October 2014
    
Orchard Park High School 1.4 miles September 2018
    
Oasis Academy Shirley Park (All Through) 1.4 miles October 2024
Langley Park School for Boys 1.6 miles March 2019
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4GP. The nearest is St James' Practice, approximately 590 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
St James' Practice 590 yards
Eden Park Surgery 740 yards
Robin Hood Surgery 0.6 miles
Anerley Surgery 0.7 miles
Bromley GP Alliance 0.8 miles
Cator Medical Centre 0.8 miles
Elm House Surgery 0.8 miles
Oakfield Surgery 1 mile
Country Park Practice 1 mile
DENMARK ROAD SURGERY 1 mile

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4GP. The nearest is Kent House Dental Clinic, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4GP. The nearest is Shirley Oaks Hospital, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Dorset Road, Beckenham, BR3 4GP. The nearest is Dermott Optical Limited, approximately 760 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in BR3 4GP

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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