BR1 1JY is a well-regarded residential area on High Street, 0.6km from Bromley, New in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Town ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BR1 1JY offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (243 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BR1 1JY are sourced from Output Area E00182600 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, BR1 1JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BR1 1JY.
442
31
£ 69,600 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR1 1JY 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
BR1 1JY is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR1 1JY. The average age is 30.7. 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 1JY are high at 243 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
The Ravensbourne School
Highfield Infants' School
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy
La Fontaine Academy
Bickley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Mall News0.1 km
- Bromley Express0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Oxfam0.1 km
- Bromley Off Licence Gadgets & Vapes0.2 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn / Thyme Restaurant0.3 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Creams Cafe0.1 km
- GAIL's0.1 km
- Nick's Cafe0.1 km
- Olive Tree Cafe0.1 km
- Pizza Express0.3 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Peking Chef1.0 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Auntie Anne's0.2 km
- Beezoo Espresso Bar Ltd0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Crown Of Bromley0.9 km
- Barrel & Horn0.5 km
- Crepeaffaire0.4 km
- Railway Tavern0.6 km
- The Greyhound0.5 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromley South0.3 km
- Bromley North0.8 km
- Shortlands1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bromley South Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BR11JY · Data under Open Government Licence