BR5 1AQ is a sought-after residential area on Hollingworth Road, 0.6km from Blackbrook in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Petts Wood & Knoll ward and the Orpington constituency.
For serious buyers, BR5 1AQ 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00003957 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLINGWORTH ROAD, BR5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLINGWORTH ROAD, BR5 1AQ.
261
47
£ 65,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR5 1AQ 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
BR5 1AQ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR5 1AQ. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 690,000
3 sales · Mean £ 646,666
Semi-Detached
£ 610,500
4 sales · Mean £ 624,500
Detached
£ 592,500
2 sales · Mean £ 592,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR5 1AQ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
6 nearby- Card Factory0.8 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Great Grapes0.8 km
- Waitrose / Shell Service Station - Petts Wood0.9 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Coral Sea0.8 km
- The Sovereign Of The Seas0.9 km
- Vault And Vine1.0 km
- Petts Wood Snooker Club0.9 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bella Vita Deli0.8 km
- Elliott's - Fresh Brew0.9 km
- Harvester - Crooked Billet0.8 km
- Cardamom0.9 km
- Troy0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Petts Wood Kebab House0.9 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.8 km
- Kebab Pit0.8 km
- Pizza Go Go0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Petts Wood1.0 km
- Orpington2.1 km
- Bickley2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BR51AQ · Data under Open Government Licence