Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

BROMLEY ROAD, BR2 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROMLEY ROAD, BR2 0BL.

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Population

190

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 67,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR2 0BL 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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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BR2 0BL's low deprivation rank, 62% ownership, and £250k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BR2 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Bromley Road, 0.5km from Downs Wood in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Shortlands & Park Langley ward and the Beckenham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR2, BR2 0BL 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BR2 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00003476 (shared with 10 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 BR2 0BL. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.5%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean16.6%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BR2 0BL has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime13
Burglary13
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Harris Primary Academy Shortlands

Outstanding363 pupils0.7 km
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Valley Primary School

Good433 pupils0.8 km
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Clare House Primary School

Outstanding426 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good411 pupils1.1 km
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Highfield Infants' School

Outstanding269 pupils1.2 km
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Highfield Junior School

Good363 pupils1.4 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good397 pupils1.4 km
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Parish Church of England Primary School

Outstanding586 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Mr Simms0.7 km
  • Aswi Newsagents0.4 km
  • Simply Local0.4 km
  • Country Store1.0 km
  • ESSO Service Station0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Shortlands Golf Club0.3 km
  • United Service Club0.9 km
  • Shortlands Tavern0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Fu Do0.4 km
  • Montagu's Sushi1.0 km
  • The Village Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • Seven Stars Kebab1.0 km
  • Shortlands Tandoori0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Buddys Cafe1.0 km
  • In2 Papadam1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shortlands0.4 km
  • Ravensbourne0.8 km
  • Bromley North1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Shortlands Rail Station0.4 km