Area Analysis Bromley, London

BR5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BR5 postcode area.

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Population

48,102

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,440 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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3/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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7/10
workEmployment
4/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BR5's low deprivation rank, 64% ownership, and £464k 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 £464k. Property prices are trending down 12.6% year-on-year.

home £464,048 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR5 is a postcode district in Bromley, London, covering 929 active and 380 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BR5 (13%) is characterised by a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (12%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes BR5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BR5 are around £464k, down 12.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BR5 at 256 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 42 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 BR5 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 / British77.4%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.9%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3309
Anti-social behaviour2366
Vehicle crime1449
Criminal damage and arson1169
Shoplifting876

school Local Schools

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Poverest Primary School

Good429 pupils
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Riverside School

Outstanding322 pupils
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Crofton Junior School

Outstanding708 pupils
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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils
P

Crofton Infant School

Outstanding596 pupils
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Gray's Farm Primary Academy

Good414 pupils
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Manor Oak Primary School

Good198 pupils
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St. Mary Cray Primary Academy

Good207 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist
  • Londis Cray Express
  • A & A Stores
  • Asian Mini Mart
  • Balloonista Ltd
  • + 59 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Brockenhurst Recreational & Social Club
  • Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre
  • Coral Sea
  • Daylight Inn
  • East Hub @ Link Youth Centre
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Air Jump (Southern)
  • Aqua Bar & Grill
  • Atlas Restaurant
  • Bella Vita Deli
  • Berils Cafe
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-op
  • Iceland
  • Lidl
  • Marks & Spencer
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • McDonalds
  • Beijing Express
  • Best Kebab & Pizza
  • Britannia Fish Bar
  • China Chopsticks
  • + 28 more