BR2 0DN is a safe, established residential area on Beckenham Lane, 0.6km from Shortlands in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Shortlands & Park Langley ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BR2 0DN offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, down 15.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BR2 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00003260 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BECKENHAM LANE, BR2 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECKENHAM LANE, BR2 0DN.
224
32
£ 69,600 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 0DN 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
With 66% economic activity and an average age of 32, BR2 0DN is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At £340k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 15.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 0DN. The average age is 32.5. 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
Terraced
£ 445,000
5 sales · Mean £ 465,200
Semi-Detached
£ 371,250
2 sales · Mean £ 371,250
Flat
£ 247,500
3 sales · Mean £ 250,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR2 0DN 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
Valley Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Highfield Infants' School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Highfield Junior School
Parish Church of England Primary School
Clare House Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Creams Cafe1.0 km
- GAIL's0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Smoque0.9 km
- 1917 Chill Cafe0.9 km
- + 56 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Mr Simms0.5 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Lolas Cupcakes0.9 km
- Newsagent - Nysa Retail Ltd0.9 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Sweet Jerk0.9 km
- Ezo BBQ0.6 km
- Seven Stars Kebab0.6 km
- Shortlands Tandoori0.1 km
- Stop 4 Wings0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Churchill Theatre0.8 km
- Bar 2010.7 km
- Shortlands Tavern0.2 km
- Star And Garter0.6 km
- Swan And Mitre0.6 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shortlands0.1 km
- Bromley North1.0 km
- Ravensbourne1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Shortlands Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BR20DN · Data under Open Government Licence