Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

ROLLESTON AVENUE, BR5 1AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

261

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 65,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR5 1AL 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BR5 1AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £625k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 16.8% year-on-year.

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

BR5 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Rolleston Avenue, 0.9km from Blackbrook in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Petts Wood & Knoll ward and the Orpington constituency.

For serious buyers, BR5 1AL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k, up 16.8% year-on-year. 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00003957 (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 1AL. 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

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 589,000

13 sales · Mean £ 581,769

Detached

£ 580,000

2 sales · Mean £ 580,000

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

BR5 1AL has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences13
Vehicle crime11
Drugs6
Public order4

school Local Schools

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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils0.7 km
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Crofton Junior School

Outstanding708 pupils0.7 km
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Crofton Infant School

Outstanding596 pupils0.7 km
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Southborough Primary School

Good403 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop Justus CofE School

Good1350 pupils1.5 km
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Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good384 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Crofton Convenience Store / Premier0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Gossage0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Cook1.0 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Coral Sea0.7 km
  • Daylight Inn0.8 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

28 nearby
  • Aqua Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Bella Vita Deli0.7 km
  • Crofton Bakery1.0 km
  • Cyprianis0.9 km
  • Elliott's - Fresh Brew0.8 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Petts Wood Kebab House0.8 km
  • Mo's Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Fab Kebab1.0 km
  • Kebab Pit0.7 km
  • + 4 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
  • Orpington1.9 km
  • Bickley2.5 km