- Est. Median Value
- $903K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $475/wk
- Safety Score
- 70/100
- Green Space
- 9%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~55 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Beckenham
Beckenham sits in south Christchurch, around 4 km from the central city, where the flat streets make their final arrangements before the Port Hills take over. Around 5,000 people live here, in one of the city's most quietly coveted pockets: character villas and bungalows, the Heathcote River winding through with its willows and ducks, and the Cashmere High School zone laid over the top like a certificate of guaranteed resale.
The river is the suburb's daily theatre. The Ōpāwaho Heathcote loops through Beckenham's heart, trailing walkways, footbridges and a population of well-fed waterfowl, and the riverside reserves host the after-school decompression of half the suburb. Beckenham's small village shops on Colombo Street's southern end handle the essentials with proper local-business charm.
The Port Hills rise immediately south, putting the Victoria Park tracks and the Summit Road lookouts within a ten-minute drive, while the city sits ten flat minutes north, a geographic arbitrage the cyclists of Beckenham exploit daily in both directions.
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto covers the primary years before the famous zone takes over. Beckenham is south Christchurch's polished move: river out front, hills out back, city up the road, and the school sorted. The villas knew what they were doing.
Is Beckenham a good place to live?
Beckenham is home to roughly 2,367 people across 0.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Beckenham scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 70/100 and 9% green space.
Schools: Beckenham has 48 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $903K, and weekly rent typically sits around $475.
Lifestyle: Beckenham has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Beckenham is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Map
Livability Breakdown
- Safety70
- Amenities30
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability42
- Green space31
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $903K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $475/wk
- Median HH Income
- $108K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Beckenham?
- Beckenham is in south Christchurch, around 4 km from the central city, between Sydenham (north), St Martins (east) and the Port Hills' lower slopes, with the Heathcote River winding through.
- Is Beckenham in the Cashmere High School zone?
- Most of Beckenham falls within the Cashmere High School zone, a major driver of local property demand. Confirm current boundaries directly with the school.
- What is the Heathcote River like in Beckenham?
- The Ōpāwaho Heathcote River loops through Beckenham with riverside walkways, footbridges and reserves, one of the suburb's defining features and a popular walking route.
- What schools are in Beckenham?
- Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto is the local state primary, with most secondary students attending Cashmere High School.
- How do I get from central Christchurch to Beckenham?
- By car or bike, around 10 minutes via Colombo Street south. Bus routes along Colombo Street connect Beckenham to the central Bus Interchange.
- Which schools are in zone for Beckenham?
- Children living in Beckenham are in zone for Christchurch Adventist School, Villa Maria College, Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Middleton Grange School, Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College, Cashmere High School, Hillview Christian School, St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Beckenham?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Beckenham
Schools in zone for Beckenham
Children living in Beckenham have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Full Primary · roll 463 · decile 8
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Cashmere High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2459 · decile 9
Hillview Christian School
Composite · roll 545 · decile 7
St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
Full Primary · roll 155 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Beckenham. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Beckenham that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington
Contributing · roll 433 · decile 10 · 0.5 km away
St Martins School
Full Primary · roll 471 · decile 9 · 1.1 km away
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Contributing · roll 547 · decile 8 · 1.2 km away
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Composite · roll 280 · decile 8 · 1.4 km away
Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū
Full Primary · roll 476 · decile 9 · 1.5 km away
Waltham School
Full Primary · roll 246 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
TKKM o Waitaha
Composite · roll 221 · decile 1 · 1.8 km away
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 229 · 1.9 km away
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 485 · decile 4 · 2.0 km away
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Full Primary · roll 355 · decile 4 · 2.0 km away
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Composite · roll 229 · decile 3 · 2.3 km away
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 4 · 2.6 km away
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki
Full Primary · roll 108 · 2.7 km away
Addington Te Kura Taumatua
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 3 · 2.8 km away
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
Contributing · roll 428 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Full Primary · roll 324 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Catholic Cathedral College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 598 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
Te Waka Unua School
Full Primary · roll 485 · decile 2 · 3.2 km away
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 185 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Composite · roll 650 · decile 8 · 3.3 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 3.3 km away
St Michael's Church School
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 8 · 3.4 km away
Te Aratai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1277 · decile 3 · 3.5 km away
Ngutuawa School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 3 · 3.7 km away
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
Contributing · roll 276 · decile 4 · 3.7 km away
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Full Primary · roll 176 · decile 3 · 3.8 km away
Christchurch East School
Full Primary · roll 289 · decile 3 · 3.9 km away
Christ's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 708 · decile 10 · 4.1 km away
Hillmorton High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1441 · decile 4 · 4.1 km away
Southern Health School
Specialist School · roll 20 · decile 4 · 4.1 km away
The Cathedral Grammar School
Full Primary · roll 242 · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Contributing · roll 328 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
Tamariki School
Full Primary · roll 48 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Contributing · roll 235 · decile 1 · 4.4 km away
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Composite · roll 209 · decile 2 · 4.6 km away
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 119 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Contributing · roll 356 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Kingslea School
Specialist School · roll 125 · 4.9 km away
Wharenui School
Full Primary · roll 393 · decile 3 · 4.9 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Tuesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Tuesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 11 August
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Tuesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Tuesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Tuesday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Christchurch City Council.
Explore Beckenham
Things to do(3)
Beckenham Bowling Club
Okinawa-Te Karate Org NZ Honbu Dojo
Southern Districts Cricket Club
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Beckenham
Places to eat & drink(3)
The Birdwood Pizzeria
The Birdwood Eatery
The Birdwood
Tradies & Services in Beckenham
Tradies & services(4)
Cherry's Early Learning Centre
Core Homes
Pretty Things
Smartflow
Shops in Beckenham
Shops(2)
Hetties Rock & Crystal Shop
Two+Lou
Beauty & Fitness in Beckenham
Beauty & fitness(4)
Beckenham Bowling Club
Okinawa-Te Karate Org NZ Honbu Dojo
Rose Beauty
Southern Districts Cricket Club
Professional Services in Beckenham
Professional services(2)
Kurt Langer Photographer
Sandra V. Balsamo
Beckenham Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.39 | 14 | 1.3 | 11.95 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.52 | 13.52 | 1.92 | 10.37 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.71 | 10.57 | 1.93 | 9.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.83 | 9.63 | 1.54 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 13.92 | 6.41 | 1.55 | 6.12 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12 | 6.42 | 1.82 | 5.44 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.07 | 4.3 | 2.58 | 6.19 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.82 | 4.02 | 1.48 | 7.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.75 | 6.16 | 2.11 | 8.9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.44 | 7.55 | 1.94 | 10.44 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.63 | 9.82 | 1.5 | 11.5 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.71 | 12.56 | 1.85 | 10.94 |
Beckenham Community
Reviews of Beckenham
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what living in Beckenham is really like.
Local tips
No tips yet. Be the first to share what makes Beckenham special.