BR1 1BW is a well-regarded residential area located 0.9km from Shortlands in Bromley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bromley Town ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.
This is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 BR1 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00003238 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BR1 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BR1 1BW.
349
44
£ 69,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR1 1BW 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
BR1 1BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR1 1BW. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR1 1BW is above average at 108 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.
school Local Schools
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
The Ravensbourne School
Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy
Highfield Infants' School
Valley Primary School
Highfield Junior School
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
La Fontaine Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Mall News0.4 km
- Bromley Express0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Oxfam0.2 km
- Bromley Off Licence Gadgets & Vapes0.1 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn / Thyme Restaurant0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centre0.9 km
- Bromley Town & Old Bromleians Cricket Club0.9 km
- Crown Of Bromley0.7 km
- Bromley Town Bowling & Squash Club0.9 km
- Bromley Common Social And Athletic Club1.0 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Creams Cafe0.4 km
- Don Giovanni0.9 km
- GAIL's0.4 km
- Nick's Cafe0.4 km
- Olive Tree Cafe0.2 km
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Mumbai Kitchen0.9 km
- Peking Chef0.8 km
- Shish & Grill0.9 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Auntie Anne's0.5 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromley South0.2 km
- Bromley North1.1 km
- Shortlands1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bromley South Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BR11BW · Data under Open Government Licence