Bethersden Close, Beckenham
House prices, sold prices and local information for BR3 1PE, BR3 1PD.
At a glance
6 property sales on Bethersden Close, Beckenham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 3 Oct 2025. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £307,033. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Bethersden Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Bethersden Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BR3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 6 | £307,033 | 3 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on Bethersden Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9, Ightham House, Bethersden Close BR3 1PE | 3 Oct 2025 | £340,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 15, Ightham House, Bethersden Close BR3 1PE | 24 Jan 2024 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, Hildenborough House, Bethersden Close BR3 1PD | 11 Oct 2022 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 13, Ightham House, Bethersden Close BR3 1PE | 5 Oct 2021 | £323,195 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Ightham House, Bethersden Close BR3 1PE | 29 Jun 2018 | £332,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 13, Ightham House, Bethersden Close BR3 1PE | 22 Apr 2016 | £296,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Hildenborough House, Bethersden Close BR3 1PD | 24 Mar 2016 | £276,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 9, Ightham House, Bethersden Close | £332,000 (Jun 2018) → £340,000 (Oct 2025) | +2% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 13, Ightham House, Bethersden Close | £296,000 (Apr 2016) → £323,195 (Oct 2021) | +9% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Bethersden Close
Crime
358 crimes were reported within about a mile of Bethersden Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 93 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 |
| Vehicle crime | 61 |
| Other theft | 27 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Burglary | 22 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Bethersden Close is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Chaffinch Brook and St James Stream at Elmers End Flood warning area
- Beck at Beckenham Flood warning area
- Ravensbourne from Bellingham to Catford Flood warning area
- Ravensbourne area in the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Bromley, Greenwich and Croydon Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in South East London Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Bethersden Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsley Bridge Primary School 324 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley 1,117 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Alexandra Infant School 197 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Balgowan Primary School 632 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House 394 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Churchfields Primary School 480 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Alexandra Junior School 245 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train, tram & metro stations
- New Beckenham station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Beckenham Junction station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Beckenham Junction station 0.3 mi · 7 min walk
- Beckenham Junction Tram Stop 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Beckenham Road Tram Stop 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bridge Road New Beckenham (Stop E, BLAKENEY ROAD) 2 min walk
- Bridge Road New Beckenham (Stop D, BLAKENEY ROAD) 2 min walk
- Lawn Road (Stop C, COPERS COPE ROAD) 2 min walk
- Lawn Road (Stop F, COPERS COPE ROAD) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bromleag Care Practice
Beckenham Clinic, 14 The Crescent, Beckenham · 0.4 mi - Elm House Surgery
Beckenham Beacon, 379 Croydon Road, Beckenham · 0.6 mi - Manor Road Surgery
14 Manor Road, Beckenham · 0.6 mi - Cornerways Surgery
50 Manor Road, Beckenham · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 50.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 37.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,026 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,881 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in BR3
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