BR2 6AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Downe Road, 0.3km from Westerham Hill in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Darwin ward and the Orpington constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR2, BR2 6AD offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M.
Census 2021 statistics for BR2 6AD are sourced from Output Area E00003649 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNE ROAD, BR2 6AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNE ROAD, BR2 6AD.
287
49
£ 50,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 6AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BR2 6AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.3M, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 6AD. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,200,000
9 sales · Mean £ 1,137,155
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
BR2 6AD has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Downe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Abraham Natural Produce - Halal Meat - Website0.8 km
- Holwood Farm Shop0.2 km
- Meat Feast0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Crown Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Urban Events0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)3.9 km
- Orpington4.5 km
- Chelsfield4.8 km
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Postcode Profile: BR26AD · Data under Open Government Licence