BR2 0DA is an active urban area on Beckenham Lane, 0.7km from Farwig in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Shortlands & Park Langley ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BR2 0DA offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £387k.
Census 2021 statistics for BR2 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00003261 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BECKENHAM LANE, BR2 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECKENHAM LANE, BR2 0DA.
262
38
£ 69,600 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 0DA 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BR2 0DA's 55% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £387k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 0DA. The average age is 38.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 375,000
7 sales · Mean £ 390,000
Terraced
£ 411,000
2 sales · Mean £ 411,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR2 0DA is above average at 110 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Valley Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Highfield Infants' School
Parish Church of England Primary School
Highfield Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Ravensbourne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Mall News0.7 km
- Bromley Express0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Oxfam0.8 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn / Thyme Restaurant0.9 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Creams Cafe0.7 km
- GAIL's0.6 km
- Nick's Cafe0.7 km
- Olive Tree Cafe0.8 km
- Pizza Express0.8 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- Sweet Jerk0.7 km
- Ezo BBQ0.2 km
- Seven Stars Kebab0.4 km
- Shortlands Tandoori0.3 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Churchill Theatre0.5 km
- Bar 2010.3 km
- Shortlands Tavern0.3 km
- Star And Garter0.3 km
- Swan And Mitre0.2 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shortlands0.4 km
- Bromley North0.7 km
- Bromley South1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Shortlands Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BR20DA · Data under Open Government Licence