BR5 1BX is a sought-after residential area on Crest View Drive, 0.7km from Petts Wood in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Petts Wood & Knoll ward and the Orpington constituency.
For serious buyers, BR5 1BX is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £595k. 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00003976 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CREST VIEW DRIVE, BR5 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CREST VIEW DRIVE, BR5 1BX.
317
41
£ 65,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR5 1BX 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BR5 1BX combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£595k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £595k 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 1BX. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 628,750
8 sales · Mean £ 629,687
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR5 1BX has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Gossage0.5 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Cook0.6 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Great Grapes0.4 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coral Sea0.4 km
- Daylight Inn0.5 km
- One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub0.5 km
- Petts Wood Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Sovereign Of The Seas0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Aqua Bar & Grill0.5 km
- Bella Vita Deli0.4 km
- Cyprianis0.6 km
- Elliott's - Fresh Brew0.4 km
- Harvester - Crooked Billet0.7 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Petts Wood Kebab House0.4 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.4 km
- Fab Kebab0.6 km
- Kebab Pit0.4 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Manor At Bickley1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Petts Wood0.6 km
- Chislehurst1.9 km
- Bickley2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: BR51BX · Data under Open Government Licence