BR5 1AG is a sought-after residential area on Hollingworth Road, 0.8km 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 1AG offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £645k. 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 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00003957 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLINGWORTH ROAD, BR5 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLINGWORTH ROAD, BR5 1AG.
261
47
£ 65,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR5 1AG 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BR5 1AG's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £645k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 BR5 1AG. The average age is 47.5. 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
£ 642,500
8 sales · Mean £ 610,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR5 1AG has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour 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
Crofton Junior School
Crofton Infant School
Southborough Primary School
Bishop Justus CofE School
Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Gossage1.0 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Great Grapes0.8 km
- J K News - Station Kiosk0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Coral Sea0.8 km
- Daylight Inn0.9 km
- One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub1.0 km
- The Sovereign Of The Seas0.8 km
- Vault And Vine0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Aqua Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Bella Vita Deli0.8 km
- Elliott's - Fresh Brew0.8 km
- Harvester - Crooked Billet0.9 km
- Cardamom0.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Petts Wood Kebab House0.8 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.8 km
- Kebab Pit0.8 km
- Papa John's Pizza1.0 km
- Pizza Go Go0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Petts Wood0.9 km
- Orpington2.0 km
- Bickley2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BR51AG · Data under Open Government Licence