Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

CHATSWORTH PARADE, BR5 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHATSWORTH PARADE, BR5 1DF.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 65,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR5 1DF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BR5 1DF — age 31, 18% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BR5 1DF is a sought-after residential area on Chatsworth Parade, 0.3km from Petts Wood in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Petts Wood & Knoll ward and the Orpington constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BR5 1DF offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00003974 (shared with 36 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 1DF. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.1%
Asian / British Asian16.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 240,000

5 sales · Mean £ 256,500

Terraced

£ 490,000

1 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

BR5 1DF has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Shoplifting36
Anti-social behaviour27
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils0.5 km
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Crofton Junior School

Outstanding708 pupils0.6 km
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Crofton Infant School

Outstanding596 pupils0.6 km
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Southborough Primary School

Good403 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Parkfield Panthers Refreshments0.2 km
  • Boots0.1 km
  • Caffe Giorno Platforms 3 & 40.1 km
  • Indian Shop0.2 km
  • Paydens0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Royal British Legion Club0.1 km
  • Coral Sea0.1 km
  • Daylight Inn0.2 km
  • One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub0.1 km
  • Petts Wood Bowling Club0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Atlas Restaurant0.1 km
  • Cafe Maz0.1 km
  • Coffee X0.1 km
  • Costa0.2 km
  • Costa0.1 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Fab Kebab0.2 km
  • Kebab Pit0.1 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.0 km
  • Rising Sun0.2 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Petts Wood0.2 km
  • Orpington2.1 km
  • Chislehurst2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Petts Wood Rail Station0.1 km