BR1 1EX is an active urban area located 0.5km from Bromley, New in Bromley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Shortlands & Park Langley ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.
Within the BR1 district, this postcode is characterised by 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 independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are high (283 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BR1 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00003266 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BR1 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BR1 1EX.
343
36
£ 69,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR1 1EX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BR1 1EX — age 36, 43% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR1 1EX. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BR1 1EX are high at 283 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
Valley Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Highfield Infants' School
The Ravensbourne School
Bickley Primary School
La Fontaine Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Mall News0.2 km
- Bromley Express0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Oxfam0.4 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's0.1 km
- Nick's Cafe0.2 km
- Olive Tree Cafe0.4 km
- Pizza Express0.4 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's0.1 km
- Beezoo Espresso Bar Ltd0.5 km
- Mai Sushi0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Barrel & Horn0.3 km
- Crepeaffaire0.2 km
- Railway Tavern0.4 km
- The Greyhound0.3 km
- Vu Vu Club0.4 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromley South0.5 km
- Bromley North0.6 km
- Shortlands0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bromley South Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BR11EX · Data under Open Government Licence