Side-by-side comparison of BR3 Beckenham and BR5 Orpington covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
BR5 is the more affordable option at £450,000 median vs £524,000 in BR3. BR3 has lower recorded crime (4,604 vs 5,331 offences over 13 months). BR5 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | BR3 Beckenham | BR5 Orpington |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £524,000 | £450,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,140 | £2,140 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 4,604 | 5,331 |
| Outstanding Schools | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 57.2 | 93.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 96.1 | 96.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 66.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.