BR5 1DN 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 renters and young professionals, BR5 1DN offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, up 14.9% 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00003983 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPPERTON ROAD, BR5 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPPERTON ROAD, BR5 1DN.
278
36
£ 70,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR5 1DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 36, BR5 1DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £355k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 14.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR5 1DN. The average age is 36.2. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 299,000
10 sales · Mean £ 292,350
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
2 sales · Mean £ 305,000
Detached
£ 642,500
2 sales · Mean £ 642,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR5 1DN has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
- Paydens0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Royal British Legion Club0.4 km
- Coral Sea0.5 km
- Daylight Inn0.5 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
- Costa0.6 km
- Costa0.5 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Fab Kebab0.7 km
- Kebab Pit0.5 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
- Pizza Go Go0.6 km
- Rising Sun0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Petts Wood0.5 km
- Orpington1.6 km
- St Mary Cray2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Petts Wood Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BR51DN · Data under Open Government Licence