BR5 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Lakeswood Road, 0.6km from Petts Wood in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Petts Wood & Knoll ward and the Orpington constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR5, BR5 1BJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00003948 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAKESWOOD ROAD, BR5 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKESWOOD ROAD, BR5 1BJ.
397
41
£ 70,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR5 1BJ 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 1BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £640k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £640k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR5 1BJ. 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
Detached
£ 700,000
4 sales · Mean £ 715,000
Semi-Detached
£ 670,000
14 sales · Mean £ 667,464
Flat
£ 313,000
1 sales · Mean £ 313,000
Terraced
£ 557,500
2 sales · Mean £ 557,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR5 1BJ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Crofton Junior School
Crofton Infant School
Southborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Gossage0.4 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- Cook0.5 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- Great Grapes0.2 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coral Sea0.2 km
- Daylight Inn0.4 km
- One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub0.4 km
- Petts Wood Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Sovereign Of The Seas0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Aqua Bar & Grill0.4 km
- Bella Vita Deli0.2 km
- Cyprianis0.5 km
- Elliott's - Fresh Brew0.3 km
- Harvester - Crooked Billet0.9 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Petts Wood Kebab House0.3 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.2 km
- Fab Kebab0.5 km
- Kebab Pit0.2 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.3 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Petts Wood0.4 km
- Orpington2.1 km
- Chislehurst2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Petts Wood Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BR51BJ · Data under Open Government Licence