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.
CRESCENT DRIVE, BR5 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT DRIVE, BR5 1BA.
313
41
£ 70,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Crofton Junior School
Crofton Infant School
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Southborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
28 nearby- Atlas Restaurant0.8 km
- Cafe Maz0.7 km
- Coffee X0.7 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Costa0.6 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BR51BA · Data under Open Government Licence