BR6 0BJ is a sought-after residential area on Melbourne Close, 0.4km from Broom Hill in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Petts Wood & Knoll ward and the Orpington constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR6, BR6 0BJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M, up 45.7% 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 BR6 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00003959 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELBOURNE CLOSE, BR6 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE CLOSE, BR6 0BJ.
356
42
£ 60,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR6 0BJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BR6 0BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.0M, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 45.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR6 0BJ. The average age is 41.9. 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
Detached
£ 1,046,250
4 sales · Mean £ 1,060,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR6 0BJ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Perry Hall Primary School
Crofton Junior School
Crofton Infant School
Poverest Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Orpington Rugby F C0.9 km
- The Cricketers0.8 km
- White Hart1.0 km
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Asia Express1.0 km
- Beatbites1.0 km
- Kent Card Club0.8 km
- Orpington Express0.9 km
- Aces1.0 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- A Mano Coffee Bar & Kitchen1.0 km
- Ephesus1.0 km
- Orpington Star Cafe1.0 km
- Puccino's Cafe And Kiosk0.9 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Sels Kebab1.0 km
- Crispy Cod0.9 km
- The Best Kebab Ye1.0 km
- Chandni Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- Lotus House0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Orpington0.9 km
- Petts Wood1.3 km
- St Mary Cray1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: BR60BJ · Data under Open Government Licence