Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

FELTON CLOSE, BR5 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELTON CLOSE, BR5 1AD.

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Population

187

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 65,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences18
Vehicle crime15
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order5

school Local Schools

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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils0.5 km
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Southborough Primary School

Good403 pupils0.8 km
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Crofton Junior School

Outstanding708 pupils0.9 km
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Crofton Infant School

Outstanding596 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop Justus CofE School

Good1350 pupils1.4 km
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Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good384 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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