BR5 1DL 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR5, BR5 1DL offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k, up 9.3% year-on-year. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00003950 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPPERTON ROAD, BR5 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPPERTON ROAD, BR5 1DL.
313
41
£ 70,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR5 1DL 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 1DL combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£327k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 9.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR5 1DL. 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
Flat
£ 300,000
13 sales · Mean £ 303,730
Semi-Detached
£ 262,000
5 sales · Mean £ 273,100
Detached
£ 615,000
1 sales · Mean £ 615,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR5 1DL has low crime rates — 17 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
Southborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Parkfield Panthers Refreshments0.7 km
- Boots0.5 km
- Caffe Giorno Platforms 3 & 40.6 km
- Indian Shop0.7 km
- Paydens0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
- Coral Sea0.5 km
- Daylight Inn0.6 km
- One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub0.7 km
- The Sovereign Of The Seas0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Atlas Restaurant0.7 km
- Cafe Maz0.6 km
- Coffee X0.6 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Costa0.5 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Fab Kebab0.7 km
- Kebab Pit0.5 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
- Pizza Go Go0.6 km
- Rising Sun0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Petts Wood0.6 km
- Orpington1.6 km
- St Mary Cray2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: BR51DL · Data under Open Government Licence