Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

WILLOW GROVE, BR7 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW GROVE, BR7 5BS.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 72,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BR7 5BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BR7 5BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.0M, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BR7 5BS is a sought-after residential area on Willow Grove, 0.3km from Camden in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Chislehurst ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.

For serious buyers, BR7 5BS is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.0M. 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 BR7 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00003370 (shared with 10 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 BR7 5BS. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,983,750

2 sales · Mean £ 1,983,750

Semi-Detached

£ 1,050,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,050,000

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

BR7 5BS has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime13
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Red Hill Primary School

Good698 pupils0.7 km
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Mead Road Infant School

Outstanding82 pupils0.8 km
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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Edgebury Primary School

Good385 pupils1.2 km
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Bullers Wood School

Outstanding1581 pupils1.2 km
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Marjorie McClure School

Outstanding103 pupils1.2 km
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Coopers School

Good1617 pupils1.2 km
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Montbelle Primary School

Good451 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Chislehurst Pharmacy & Travel Clinic0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Champion Wines0.6 km
  • Green Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Ginger & Spices0.5 km
  • Coffee On Camden0.9 km
  • Annabels0.6 km
  • Bank House Wine Bar And Kitchen0.6 km
  • Chislehurst Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Bickley1.0 km
  • Chislehurst Golf Club - Nourish Catering0.6 km
  • Crown Inn1.0 km
  • Imperial Arms0.7 km
  • Queens Head0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Noble House Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.5 km
  • Bridges Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.9 km
  • Rooted Juice And Coffee Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chislehurst1.1 km
  • Elmstead Woods1.2 km
  • Bickley2.0 km