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Beckenham
City in Lewisham, United Kingdom
Overview
Beckenham, located in the Lewisham region of Greater London, is a lively suburban town known for its green spaces, community spirit, and excellent transport links to Central London. With a mix of quaint high streets, historic charm, and modern amenities, Beckenham appeals to families, professionals, and visitors seeking a relaxed atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
London Borough
Lewisham
Population
82,000
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.41°, -0.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$3,218
Local Cost
$2,210
Local Income
$3,150
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-8.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
709 mm
Internet Speed
189 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
66
Coworking
0
Cafes
30
Nightlife
20
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BQH
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 51 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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