BR1 1DN is a lively urban neighbourhood on The Glades Shopping Centre, 0.4km from Bromley, New in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Town ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BR1 1DN offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime rates are high (291 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BR1 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00003255 (shared with 73 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GLADES SHOPPING CENTRE, BR1 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GLADES SHOPPING CENTRE, BR1 1DN.
442
32
£ 60,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR1 1DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 73% private renter occupancy, BR1 1DN is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR1 1DN. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BR1 1DN are high at 291 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Valley Primary School
La Fontaine Academy
Bickley Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Highfield Infants' School
The Ravensbourne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Mall News0.2 km
- Bromley Express0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- Bromley Off Licence Gadgets & Vapes0.4 km
- + 53 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn / Thyme Restaurant0.5 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Creams Cafe0.2 km
- GAIL's0.2 km
- Nick's Cafe0.2 km
- Olive Tree Cafe0.3 km
- Pizza Express0.5 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Subway0.4 km
- Auntie Anne's0.0 km
- Beezoo Espresso Bar Ltd0.4 km
- Mai Sushi0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Barrel & Horn0.3 km
- Crepeaffaire0.2 km
- Freelands Tavern0.9 km
- Railway Tavern0.4 km
- The Greyhound0.4 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromley South0.5 km
- Bromley North0.6 km
- Shortlands1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bromley South Rail Station0.4 km
- Bromley North Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BR11DN · Data under Open Government Licence