BR2 0BW is a sought-after residential area on Bromley Road, 0.6km from Shortlands in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Shortlands & Park Langley ward and the Beckenham constituency.
Day-to-day life in BR2 0BW 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 with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £632k. 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00003478 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROMLEY ROAD, BR2 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROMLEY ROAD, BR2 0BW.
249
36
£ 67,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 0BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BR2 0BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 0BW. The average age is 35.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 632,000
1 sales · Mean £ 632,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR2 0BW has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Valley Primary School
Highfield Infants' School
Clare House Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Highfield Junior School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Parish Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bowl O Pho0.8 km
- Diners Inn0.9 km
- LRT Bus Stand Canteen0.9 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- Havet0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ezo BBQ0.8 km
- Seven Stars Kebab0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- The Village Fish And Chips0.2 km
- Fu Do0.2 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- ESSO Service Station0.8 km
- Shah's0.8 km
- Argos At Sainsburys1.0 km
- Aswi Newsagents0.1 km
- Bromley Picturehouse0.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Barrel & Horn0.9 km
- The Greyhound0.9 km
- Metropolis0.8 km
- Shortlands Golf Club0.2 km
- The Partridge1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shortlands0.2 km
- Ravensbourne1.0 km
- Bromley North1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Shortlands Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BR20BW · Data under Open Government Licence