Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

KEVINGTON CLOSE, BR5 2NX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEVINGTON CLOSE, BR5 2NX.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BR5 2NX spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £418k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.

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

BR5 2NX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kevington Close, 0.8km from St Paul's Cray in Bromley. Administratively it sits within St Paul's Cray ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.

For serious buyers, BR5 2NX is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k, up 4.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BR5 2NX are sourced from Output Area E00003556 (shared with 7 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 2NX. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.8%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean9.3%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 415,000

5 sales · Mean £ 400,100

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

BR5 2NX has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour24
Vehicle crime21
Other theft14
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Poverest Primary School

Good429 pupils0.5 km
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Leesons Primary School

Requires Improvement377 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good239 pupils0.9 km
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Perry Hall Primary School

Outstanding427 pupils1.4 km
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St. Mary Cray Primary Academy

Good207 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Crave "N" Munch0.9 km
  • St Mary Food And Wine - Premier Express0.3 km
  • Stop N Go0.6 km
  • Drinkstop1.0 km
  • Lloyds Chemist1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Berils Cafe1.0 km
  • Cafe Express0.8 km
  • Taste House Africa1.0 km
  • The Greek Way Street Food1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Beijing Express1.0 km
  • Pink Olives0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery1.0 km
  • Simla Balti House1.0 km
  • White Swan0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Mary Cray0.8 km
  • Petts Wood1.7 km
  • Orpington2.6 km