BR1 1HP is a well-regarded residential area on Ravensbourne Road, 0.8km from Bromley, New in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Town ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (185 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £475k, down 48.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BR1 1HP are sourced from Output Area E00003236 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAVENSBOURNE ROAD, BR1 1HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAVENSBOURNE ROAD, BR1 1HP.
244
37
£ 69,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR1 1HP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BR1 1HP — age 37, 43% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £475k. Property prices are trending down 48.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR1 1HP. The average age is 37.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 267,500
4 sales · Mean £ 266,750
Detached
£ 780,000
3 sales · Mean £ 785,333
Semi-Detached
£ 535,000
1 sales · Mean £ 535,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BR1 1HP are high at 185 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
Highfield Infants' School
The Ravensbourne School
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy
Highfield Junior School
Bickley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Mall News0.2 km
- Bromley Express0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Oxfam0.2 km
- Bromley Off Licence Gadgets & Vapes0.2 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn / Thyme Restaurant0.2 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Creams Cafe0.2 km
- GAIL's0.2 km
- Nick's Cafe0.2 km
- Olive Tree Cafe0.2 km
- Pizza Express0.1 km
- + 74 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Peking Chef1.0 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Auntie Anne's0.4 km
- Beezoo Espresso Bar Ltd0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Crown Of Bromley0.9 km
- Barrel & Horn0.6 km
- Crepeaffaire0.5 km
- Railway Tavern0.7 km
- The Greyhound0.6 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromley South0.3 km
- Bromley North0.9 km
- Shortlands1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bromley South Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BR11HP · Data under Open Government Licence