Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

LONDON ROAD, BR1 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, BR1 1BY.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 60,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR1 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BR1 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR1 1BY is an active urban area on London Road, 0.4km from Farwig in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Town ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BR1 1BY offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.

Safety: Crime rates are high (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for BR1 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00003256 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR1 1BY. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.1%
Asian / British Asian15.1%
Black / African / Caribbean11.7%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near BR1 1BY are high at 140 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences231
Anti-social behaviour176
Shoplifting116
Theft from the person82
Drugs78

school Local Schools

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Valley Primary School

Good433 pupils0.3 km
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Parish Church of England Primary School

Outstanding586 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Primary Academy Shortlands

Outstanding363 pupils0.9 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good397 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 km
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Highfield Infants' School

Outstanding269 pupils1.3 km
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Scotts Park Primary School

Good402 pupils1.4 km
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Burnt Ash Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • Mall News0.8 km
  • Bromley Express1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Oxfam0.9 km
  • Bromley Off Licence Gadgets & Vapes1.0 km
  • + 58 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Creams Cafe0.7 km
  • GAIL's0.7 km
  • Nick's Cafe0.8 km
  • Olive Tree Cafe0.9 km
  • Pizza Express1.0 km
  • + 76 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Auntie Anne's0.6 km
  • Mai Sushi0.6 km
  • Danwas Pizza0.9 km
  • T41.0 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Crown And Anchor0.7 km
  • Metropolis0.2 km
  • O'Neills0.4 km
  • Shortlands Golf Club0.6 km
  • The Partridge0.4 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Avis Hotel1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bromley North0.5 km
  • Shortlands0.6 km
  • Sundridge Park0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bromley North Rail Station0.4 km