Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

BR2 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BR2 0BS.

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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 0BS 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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1/10
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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BR2 0BS combines high owner-occupation (62%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BR2 0BS is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Downs Wood in Bromley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Shortlands & Park Langley ward and the Beckenham constituency.

Day-to-day life in BR2 0BS has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BS 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 0BS. 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.

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

BR2 0BS has low crime rates — 16 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 behaviour16
Burglary14
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime9

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 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.3 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good397 pupils1.4 km
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Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green

Good190 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Shortlands News - Londis0.5 km
  • Country Store0.9 km
  • ESSO Service Station0.5 km
  • Peter's Chemist0.8 km
  • Aswi Newsagents0.4 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Chancery1.0 km
  • Shortlands Golf Club0.4 km
  • United Service Club1.0 km
  • Shortlands Tavern0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Peking1.0 km
  • The Village Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Burger Guys/Wings & Tings/Food Hub/Seoul Chicken/PapiTaco1.0 km
  • Fu Do0.5 km
  • Shortlands Tandoori0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Lillys Kitchen1.0 km
  • In2 Papadam0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shortlands0.5 km
  • Ravensbourne0.8 km
  • Bromley North1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Shortlands Rail Station0.4 km