BR3 5BS postcode in Bromley, England
BR3 5BS is a postcode in Bromley, in the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope ward. It is in the Beckenham and Penge parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since December 1995.
Where BR3 5BS is, and what is near it
- BR3 5BS
- Other postcodes in BR3 5: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 5 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4155, longitude -0.0195)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after BR3 5BS?
- BromleyCouncil, for all local services Bromley: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around BR3 5BS Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Beckenham and PengeParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Liam Conlon (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Liam Conlon
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at BR3 5BS?
Every home and business at BR3 5BS can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, but none can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Bromley: 93%
Bromley: 99%
The line marks the figure across Bromley.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at BR3 5BS?
BinDayBuddy does not read London Borough of Bromley's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
London Borough of Bromley's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is BR3 5BS at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include BR3 5BS.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Bromley
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for BR3 5BS: 5,649 properties in Bromley are at high risk (3.6% of all its properties). All the figures for Bromley
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of BR3 5BS is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near BR3 5BS?
Homes in BR3 5 sold for a typical £425,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 135 sales, up 4.9% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £405,000
- 12 months to August 2026
- £425,000
▲ up 4.9% on the 12 months before
Across the whole BR3 district: a typical £540,000 from 585 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in BR3 5BS
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in BR3 5BS from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near BR3 5BS?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 940 homes in the neighbourhood around BR3 5BS. The largest share of them, 35%, are in council tax band D. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (49%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Bromley for 2026‑27: £2,140. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,664 (band B) to £4,280 (band H); band D, the most common, is £2,140.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £1,427 |
| Band B | about 10 (1%) | £1,664 |
| Band C | about 190 (20%) | £1,902 |
| Band D | about 330 (35%) | £2,140 |
| Band E | about 210 (22%) | £2,616 |
| Band F | about 70 (7%) | £3,091 |
| Band G | about 90 (10%) | £3,567 |
| Band H | about 40 (4%) | £4,280 |
When the homes were built
- 4% Before 1900
- 4% 1900 to 1918
- 6% 1919 to 1939
- 13% 1945 to 1964
- 49% 1965 to 1982
- 14% 1983 to 1999
- 6% 2000 to 2009
- 3% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Bromley before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of BR3 5BS is in (ONS area E01000712), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near BR3 5BS?
The nearest open schools to BR3 5BS, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to BR3 5BS?
The nearest railway station to the centre of BR3 5BS is Beckenham Junction Rail Station, 650 metres away in a straight line.
- Beckenham Junction Rail Station Railway station 650 mWalk
- Beckenham Junction Rail Station Railway station 650 mWalk
- Beckenham Junction Tram Stop Underground, metro or tram 700 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
5 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Beckenham Cricket Club, 312 m away.
More stations near BR3 5BS, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near BR3 5BS?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of BR3 5BS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Bromleag Care Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2024 · Phone 020 3930 0270 800 mWalk
- Cornerways Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8650 2444 950 mWalk
- Manor Road Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8650 0957 950 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near BR3 5BS?
The nearest charging points to the centre of BR3 5BS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- BP Pulse Charging point · 4 chargers 500 mWalk
- BP Pulse Charging point · 7 chargers 700 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 1.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near BR3 5BS?
The nearest to the centre of BR3 5BS, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Beckenham Dental Centre Phone 020 8650 1209 850 mWalk
- Beckenham Smiles Phone 020 3805 2380 950 mWalk
- Kelsey Park Dental Phone 020 8650 7677 1.0 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to BR3 5BS?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- The Sloane Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8466 4000 1.3 kmCycle
- University Hospital Lewisham Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2024 · Phone 020 8333 3284 4.2 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near BR3 5BS?
The nearest care homes to the centre of BR3 5BS, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- The Sloane Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2025 · Phone 020 8650 3410 300 mWalk
- Bromley Park Dementia Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8650 5504 1.1 kmWalk
- Jansondean Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8650 7810 1.3 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near BR3 5BS?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of BR3 5BS, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Superdrug Pharmacy, 190-192 High Street Mon to Fri 8:30am to 2pm, 2:30pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 2pm, 2:30pm to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8658 3205 800 mWalk
- Beckenham Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8650 6076 900 mWalk
- Akasi Pharmacy Mon and Tue 9am to 5:30pm; Wed 9am to 1pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8650 1731 1.0 kmWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near BR3 5BS?
The nearest vets to the centre of BR3 5BS on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- The Neighbourhood Vet 2.2 kmCycle
- Vets For Pets 3.0 kmCycle
- Fitzgerald Veterinary Care 3.1 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is BR3 5BS in a conservation area?
The centre of BR3 5BS is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near BR3 5BS?
Police.uk records 334 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of BR3 5BS in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: other theft 13, burglary 11, theft from the person 11, drugs 11, criminal damage and arson 4, other crime 2, possession of weapons 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for BR3 5BS
- Ward
- Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Bromley
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- December 1995
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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