Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

CRESCENT DRIVE, BR5 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT DRIVE, BR5 1BA.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 70,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR5 1BA 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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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BR5 1BA's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £527k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

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

For serious buyers, BR5 1BA is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £527k. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00003950 (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 1BA. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
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

£ 548,750

12 sales · Mean £ 561,875

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

BR5 1BA has low crime rates — 13 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 behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences11
Vehicle crime5
Drugs3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Crofton Junior School

Outstanding708 pupils0.5 km
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Crofton Infant School

Outstanding596 pupils0.5 km
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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils0.7 km
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Southborough Primary School

Good403 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Parkfield Panthers Refreshments0.8 km
  • Boots0.6 km
  • Caffe Giorno Platforms 3 & 40.7 km
  • Indian Shop0.8 km
  • Paydens0.8 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
  • Coral Sea0.6 km
  • Daylight Inn0.7 km
  • One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub0.8 km
  • The Sovereign Of The Seas0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Atlas Restaurant0.8 km
  • Cafe Maz0.7 km
  • Coffee X0.7 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Fab Kebab0.8 km
  • Kebab Pit0.6 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.7 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.6 km
  • Rising Sun0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Petts Wood0.7 km
  • Orpington1.7 km
  • Chislehurst2.6 km