BR2 8QB is a sought-after residential area on Hastings Road, 0.7km from Keston Mark in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Common & Holwood ward and the Beckenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR2, BR2 8QB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 100% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £614k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BR2 8QB are sourced from Output Area E00003225 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HASTINGS ROAD, BR2 8QB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HASTINGS ROAD, BR2 8QB.
290
50
£ 61,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 8QB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BR2 8QB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £614k, 100% 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 8QB. The average age is 50.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 614,000
1 sales · Mean £ 614,000
Semi-Detached
£ 745,000
1 sales · Mean £ 745,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR2 8QB has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ravens Wood School
Trinity Church of England Primary School
Bishop Justus CofE School
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Darrick Wood School
Darrick Wood Junior School
Keston Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Chapter One0.9 km
- Cyprianis0.8 km
- The Bank0.8 km
- The Park Cafe0.9 km
- Yasmin0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- The Great White Traditional Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Locksbottom Kebabs0.9 km
- Tom Bell Traditional Fish \& Chips0.9 km
- Sushi Gourmet1.0 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Shell Bromley0.3 km
- The Times0.3 km
- Aces One Stop0.9 km
- Argos At Sainsburys1.0 km
- BP & M&S Simply Food0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The British Queen0.9 km
- Black Horse0.9 km
- Old Bromleians Football Club0.8 km
- Bromley Common Cricket Club - The Grove0.5 km
- Holmesdale Football Club0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)2.5 km
- Petts Wood2.8 km
- Orpington3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: BR28QB · Data under Open Government Licence