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.
BR5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BR5 postcode area.
48,102
42
£ 55,440 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Poverest Primary School
Riverside School
Crofton Junior School
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Crofton Infant School
Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Manor Oak Primary School
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Boots The Chemist
- Londis Cray Express
- Gossage
- A & A Stores
- Asian Mini Mart
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Sovereign Of The Seas
- Vault And Vine
- White Swan
- Brockenhurst Recreational & Social Club
- Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- McDonalds
- Ming
- Nando's
- Oakley Coffee
- Orpington Golf Centre - Cray Valley Clubhouse
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi
- Co-op
- Iceland
- Lidl
- Marks & Spencer
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- McDonalds
- Beijing Express
- Best Kebab & Pizza
- Britannia Fish Bar
- China Chopsticks
- + 28 more
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Area Profile: BR5 · Data under Open Government Licence