Area Analysis Bromley, London

BR1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BR1 postcode area.

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Population

61,899

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 56,075 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BR1's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £501k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £501k. Property prices are trending down 3.2% year-on-year.

home £501,727 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR1 is a postcode district in Bromley, London, covering 1254 active and 824 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BR1 (22%) is characterised by a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links, alongside a vibrant, diverse urban neighbourhood — arts venues, independent shops, renters (16%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes BR1 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BR1 are around £501k, down 3.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BR1 at 326 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BR1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.6%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean15.4%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5082
Anti-social behaviour3198
Shoplifting2583
Vehicle crime1842
Other theft1623

school Local Schools

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Downderry Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils
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Launcelot Primary School

Good342 pupils
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Rangefield Primary School

Good364 pupils
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Good Shepherd RC School

Good223 pupils
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St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School

Good200 pupils
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Bonus Pastor Catholic College

Outstanding920 pupils
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New Woodlands School

Good84 pupils
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Haberdashers' Knights Academy

Good1280 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • W H Smith
  • Boots
  • Londis / Post Office
  • Game Retail Limited
  • Mall News
  • + 94 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Avis Hotel
  • Avondale House Bed And Breakfast
  • Bromley Court Hotel
  • Glendevon House Hotel
  • Tamasha Restaurant And Hotel
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Bar 201
  • Barrel & Horn
  • Bickley Park Cricket Club
  • Bromley Bowling Club
  • Bromley Sports Club / Bromley Cricket Club
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

111 nearby
  • Dorothy And Marshall
  • Itsu
  • Wagamama
  • 1917 Chill Cafe
  • Aqua Bar & Grill
  • + 106 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Lidl
  • Lidl
  • Sainsbury's
  • Sainsbury's
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Taste of Ceylon Express
  • Auntie Anne's
  • Beezoo Espresso Bar Ltd
  • Danwas Pizza
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 49 more