BR5 1AD is a sought-after residential area on Felton Close, 0.7km from Blackbrook in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Petts Wood & Knoll ward and the Orpington constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR5, BR5 1AD offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £517k. 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 BR5 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00003984 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FELTON CLOSE, BR5 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELTON CLOSE, BR5 1AD.
187
51
£ 65,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR5 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BR5 1AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £517k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £517k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR5 1AD. The average age is 51.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 475,000
7 sales · Mean £ 472,500
Terraced
£ 575,000
2 sales · Mean £ 575,000
Detached
£ 564,000
1 sales · Mean £ 564,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR5 1AD has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Southborough Primary School
Crofton Junior School
Crofton Infant School
Bishop Justus CofE School
Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Gossage0.9 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Great Grapes0.7 km
- J K News - Station Kiosk0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Coral Sea0.7 km
- Daylight Inn0.9 km
- One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub0.9 km
- The Sovereign Of The Seas0.8 km
- Vault And Vine0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Aqua Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Bella Vita Deli0.7 km
- Cyprianis1.0 km
- Elliott's - Fresh Brew0.8 km
- Harvester - Crooked Billet0.8 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Petts Wood Kebab House0.8 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.7 km
- Kebab Pit0.7 km
- Papa John's Pizza1.0 km
- Pizza Go Go0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Petts Wood0.9 km
- Orpington2.1 km
- Bickley2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BR51AD · Data under Open Government Licence