Beckenham, New Zealand

Beckenham
Fisher Avenue, Beckenham
Interactive map of Beckenham
Coordinates: 43°33′48″S 172°38′37″E / 43.56333°S 172.64361°E / -43.56333; 172.64361
CountryNew Zealand
CityChristchurch
Local authorityChristchurch City Council
Electoral wardCashmere
Community boardWaihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote
Area
 • Land88 ha (220 acres)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
2,430
 • Density2,800/km2 (7,200/sq mi)
Sydenham St Martins
Somerfield
Beckenham
Cashmere Huntsbury

Beckenham is an inner suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, located three kilometres south of the city centre. The Heathcote River winds through this predominantly residential suburb, a section of which is often referred to locally as the "Beckenham Loop". Beckenham is bounded by Sydenham to the north, Somerfield to the west, Cashmere and Huntsbury to the south and St Martins to the east.