Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

HIGH STREET, BR1 1JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BR1 1JQ.

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Population

464

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 69,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BR1 1JQ — age 37, 48% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1JQ is a well-regarded residential area on High Street, 0.5km from Bromley, New in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Town ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BR1 1JQ 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 multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.

Safety: Crime rates are high (367 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for BR1 1JQ are sourced from Output Area E00003254 (shared with 45 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 1JQ. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.0%
Asian / British Asian14.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1JQ are high at 367 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.

Shoplifting380
Violence and sexual offences286
Anti-social behaviour203
Drugs158
Theft from the person121

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good397 pupils0.5 km
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Valley Primary School

Good433 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Primary Academy Shortlands

Outstanding363 pupils1.0 km
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Highfield Infants' School

Outstanding269 pupils1.0 km
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Bickley Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km
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La Fontaine Academy

Good401 pupils1.1 km
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The Ravensbourne School

Good1470 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn / Thyme Restaurant0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Creams Cafe0.1 km
  • GAIL's0.1 km
  • Nick's Cafe0.2 km
  • Olive Tree Cafe0.3 km
  • Pizza Express0.4 km
  • + 76 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Auntie Anne's0.1 km
  • Beezoo Espresso Bar Ltd0.4 km
  • Mai Sushi0.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Barrel & Horn0.3 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.2 km
  • Railway Tavern0.4 km
  • The Greyhound0.4 km
  • Vu Vu Club0.4 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bromley South0.5 km
  • Bromley North0.6 km
  • Shortlands0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bromley South Rail Station0.4 km