Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

WILLOW GROVE, BR7 5BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

268

cake
Avg Age

47

payments
Avg Income

£ 72,400 /yr

work
Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
5/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

BR7 5BZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £170k, 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. Property prices are trending up 58.8% year-on-year.

home £170,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR7 5BZ is a sought-after residential area on Willow Grove, 0.5km from Camden in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Chislehurst ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR7, BR7 5BZ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 58.8% 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 BR7 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00003370 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR7 5BZ. 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%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 170,000

7 sales · Mean £ 214,357

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

BR7 5BZ has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Vehicle crime26
Anti-social behaviour21
Shoplifting11
Burglary10

school Local Schools

P

Red Hill Primary School

Good698 pupils0.5 km
P

Mead Road Infant School

Outstanding82 pupils0.7 km
P

Edgebury Primary School

Good385 pupils1.0 km
P

St Nicholas Church of England Primary

Good214 pupils1.0 km
P

Montbelle Primary School

Good451 pupils1.2 km
S

Coopers School

Good1617 pupils1.3 km
A

Marjorie McClure School

Outstanding103 pupils1.3 km
S

Bullers Wood School

Outstanding1581 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Chislehurst & West Kent Cricket Club1.0 km
  • Ramblers Rest0.9 km
  • The Gordon Arms0.5 km
  • Tigers Head0.9 km
  • Chislehurst Golf Club - Nourish Catering0.7 km
  • + 3 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Marlborough Bakery Chislehurst @ Burlington Food Hall0.4 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Champion Wines0.4 km
  • Green Lane Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.3 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Chislehurst Caves1.0 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.3 km
  • Giggling Squid0.4 km
  • Mirabelle0.5 km
  • Ginger & Spices0.3 km
  • + 18 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Noble House Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.3 km
  • Rooted Juice And Coffee Bar0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chislehurst1.3 km
  • Elmstead Woods1.3 km
  • Bickley2.3 km