BR2 9HJ is a sought-after residential area located 0.8km from Widmore in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Town ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BR2 9HJ is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 9HJ are sourced from Output Area E00166619 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BR2 9HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BR2 9HJ.
140
36
£ 69,600 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 9HJ 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
BR2 9HJ has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 9HJ. The average age is 35.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR2 9HJ is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Ravensbourne School
Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Raglan Primary School
Bickley Primary School
La Fontaine Academy
St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School
Highfield Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Card Factory0.9 km
- Lolas Cupcakes0.9 km
- Newsagent - Nysa Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Waterstones0.9 km
- Cake Craft Shop1.0 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Churchill Theatre0.9 km
- Bromley Town Bowling & Squash Club0.7 km
- Chatterton Arms1.0 km
- Bromley Common Social And Athletic Club0.5 km
- Bromley Football Club0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Chopstix0.9 km
- Kokoro Bromley0.9 km
- Madisons0.5 km
- Roostys1.0 km
- Bank Of America0.5 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Delicious0.9 km
- The Money Tree0.8 km
- KFC0.7 km
- VR N3XT0.7 km
- Bromley Chicken0.2 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn / Thyme Restaurant0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromley South0.4 km
- Bromley North1.4 km
- Bickley1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bromley South Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BR29HJ · Data under Open Government Licence