BR5 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Shepperton Road, 0.8km from Petts Wood in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Petts Wood & Knoll ward and the Orpington constituency.
For serious buyers, BR5 1DJ is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £570k. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00003986 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPPERTON ROAD, BR5 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPPERTON ROAD, BR5 1DJ.
278
45
£ 70,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR5 1DJ 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 1DJ's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £570k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £570k 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 1DJ. The average age is 45.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 591,000
8 sales · Mean £ 562,550
Terraced
£ 675,000
1 sales · Mean £ 675,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR5 1DJ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Perry Hall Primary School
Southborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mo's Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Petts Wood Kebab House0.6 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.6 km
- Fab Kebab0.8 km
- Kebab Pit0.6 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Gossage0.7 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Cook0.8 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Crofton Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Coral Sea0.6 km
- Daylight Inn0.6 km
- One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub0.7 km
- The Sovereign Of The Seas0.7 km
- Vault And Vine0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Aqua Bar & Grill0.6 km
- Bella Vita Deli0.6 km
- Crofton Bakery0.6 km
- Cyprianis0.7 km
- Elliott's - Fresh Brew0.7 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.5 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Petts Wood0.6 km
- Orpington1.5 km
- St Mary Cray2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BR51DJ · Data under Open Government Licence