Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

BECKENHAM LANE, BR2 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECKENHAM LANE, BR2 0DN.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 69,600 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British67.4%
Asian / British Asian17.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences61
Anti-social behaviour35
Vehicle crime21
Other theft14
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Valley Primary School

Good433 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Primary Academy Shortlands

Outstanding363 pupils0.5 km
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Highfield Infants' School

Outstanding269 pupils1.0 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good397 pupils1.0 km
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Highfield Junior School

Good363 pupils1.2 km
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Parish Church of England Primary School

Outstanding586 pupils1.2 km
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Clare House Primary School

Outstanding426 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good411 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.5 km
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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