Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

ROLLESTON AVENUE, BR5 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROLLESTON AVENUE, BR5 1AJ.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 65,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR5 1AJ 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BR5 1AJ combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£651k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £651k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BR5 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on Rolleston Avenue, 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 1AJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 94% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £651k. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00003949 (shared with 6 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 1AJ. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 601,250

8 sales · Mean £ 585,062

Terraced

£ 640,000

1 sales · Mean £ 640,000

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

BR5 1AJ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime20
Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson10
Drugs9

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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Gossage0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Cook0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Great Grapes0.7 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Coral Sea0.7 km
  • Daylight Inn0.8 km
  • One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub0.8 km
  • The Sovereign Of The Seas0.7 km
  • Vault And Vine0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Aqua Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Bella Vita Deli0.7 km
  • Cyprianis0.9 km
  • Elliott's - Fresh Brew0.7 km
  • Harvester - Crooked Billet0.8 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Petts Wood Kebab House0.7 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Fab Kebab0.9 km
  • Kebab Pit0.7 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Petts Wood0.8 km
  • Orpington2.1 km
  • Bickley2.2 km