BR2 0DS is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Shortlands in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Shortlands & Park Langley ward and the Beckenham constituency.
This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BR2 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00004044 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BR2 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BR2 0DS.
211
50
£ 67,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 0DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BR2 0DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 46% 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 0DS. The average age is 49.9. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR2 0DS has low crime rates — 23 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
Highfield Infants' School
Valley Primary School
Highfield Junior School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Clare House Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Churchill Theatre1.0 km
- Barrel & Horn0.9 km
- The Greyhound1.0 km
- Metropolis0.9 km
- Shortlands Golf Club0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bowl O Pho0.9 km
- Diners Inn0.9 km
- Kokoro Bromley1.0 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Smoque1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Ezo BBQ0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- The Village Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Fu Do0.4 km
- Shortlands Tandoori0.4 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- ESSO Service Station0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Aswi Newsagents0.3 km
- Bromley Picturehouse0.9 km
- Mixta0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shortlands0.3 km
- Bromley South1.3 km
- Ravensbourne1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Shortlands Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BR20DS · Data under Open Government Licence