Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

CRESCENT DRIVE, BR5 1BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BE 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

BR5 1BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £629k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £629k 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 1BE 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 1BE is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £629k. 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 1BE 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 1BE. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 605,000

10 sales · Mean £ 607,500

Terraced

£ 705,000

2 sales · Mean £ 705,000

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

BR5 1BE has low crime rates — 20 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 behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences15
Shoplifting9
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson4

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 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Crofton Convenience Store / Premier0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Gossage0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.5 km
  • Cook0.8 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Coral Sea0.5 km
  • Daylight Inn0.7 km
  • One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub0.7 km
  • The Sovereign Of The Seas0.6 km
  • Vault And Vine0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Aqua Bar & Grill0.7 km
  • Bella Vita Deli0.5 km
  • Crofton Bakery0.9 km
  • Cyprianis0.7 km
  • Elliott's - Fresh Brew0.6 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Petts Wood Kebab House0.6 km
  • Mo's Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Fab Kebab0.8 km
  • Kebab Pit0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Petts Wood0.7 km
  • Orpington1.8 km
  • Chislehurst2.5 km