Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

HIGH STREET, BR1 1JY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

442

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 69,600 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British54.5%
Asian / British Asian23.8%
Black / African / Caribbean9.0%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Shoplifting371
Violence and sexual offences314
Anti-social behaviour183
Drugs146
Public order121

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good397 pupils0.4 km
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Valley Primary School

Good433 pupils0.7 km
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The Ravensbourne School

Good1470 pupils0.9 km
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Highfield Infants' School

Outstanding269 pupils1.0 km
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Harris Primary Academy Shortlands

Outstanding363 pupils1.0 km
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Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy

Good38 pupils1.0 km
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La Fontaine Academy

Good401 pupils1.0 km
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Bickley Primary School

Good412 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn / Thyme Restaurant0.3 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

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
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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