BR1 1JW 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.
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. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (313 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BR1 1JW are sourced from Output Area E00003254 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, BR1 1JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BR1 1JW.
464
37
£ 69,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR1 1JW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BR1 1JW spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1JW. 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
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 1JW are high at 313 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
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Highfield Infants' School
The Ravensbourne School
La Fontaine Academy
Bickley Primary School
Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Mall News0.1 km
- Bromley Express0.3 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Oxfam0.2 km
- Bromley Off Licence Gadgets & Vapes0.3 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn / Thyme Restaurant0.4 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Creams Cafe0.1 km
- GAIL's0.0 km
- Nick's Cafe0.1 km
- Olive Tree Cafe0.2 km
- Pizza Express0.3 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Subway0.3 km
- Auntie Anne's0.1 km
- Beezoo Espresso Bar Ltd0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Mai Sushi0.1 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Barrel & Horn0.4 km
- Crepeaffaire0.3 km
- Railway Tavern0.5 km
- The Greyhound0.4 km
- Vu Vu Club0.5 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromley South0.4 km
- Bromley North0.7 km
- Shortlands0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bromley South Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BR11JW · Data under Open Government Licence