Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

LAKER INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BR3 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKER INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BR3 1BW.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR3 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BR3 1BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

BR3 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Laker Industrial Estate, 0.4km from New Beckenham in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Penge & Cator ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

For serious buyers, BR3 1BW is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 BR3 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00003946 (shared with 34 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 BR3 1BW. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.6%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean16.7%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BR3 1BW has low crime rates — 36 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour31
Vehicle crime27
Burglary24
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School

Good288 pupils0.5 km
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Haseltine Primary School

Good395 pupils0.7 km
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Alexandra Junior School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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Harris Girls Academy Bromley

Outstanding1027 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.9 km
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Adamsrill Primary School

Good448 pupils1.0 km
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Sedgehill Academy

Good678 pupils1.0 km
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Brent Knoll School

Good152 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Adamas Food1.0 km
  • Istanbul Supermarket1.0 km
  • Pound Plus1.0 km
  • The Cake Store Ltd1.0 km
  • THE PHARMACY1.0 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Dolphin0.8 km
  • Railway Tavern0.7 km
  • The Bell Flex0.7 km
  • HSBC Sports And Social Club0.5 km
  • FOUR Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Trattoria Raffaele0.8 km
  • Costa Ltd1.0 km
  • King's Cafe0.4 km
  • Aytens Cafe0.7 km
  • Compass ( Inside Sainsbury's)0.9 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Pizza Go Go0.8 km
  • The Restaurant Hub0.9 km
  • Caribbean Bites0.6 km
  • Mr Kebabish1.0 km
  • Barakah0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Lidl UK Gmbh0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Melrose House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lower Sydenham0.4 km
  • New Beckenham0.6 km
  • Sydenham1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lower Sydenham Rail Station0.4 km