BR1 1BY is an active urban area on London Road, 0.4km from Farwig in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Town ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BR1 1BY offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime rates are high (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BR1 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00003256 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, BR1 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, BR1 1BY.
349
34
£ 60,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR1 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BR1 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR1 1BY. The average age is 33.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BR1 1BY are high at 140 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
Valley Primary School
Parish Church of England Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Highfield Infants' School
Scotts Park Primary School
Burnt Ash Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Mall News0.8 km
- Bromley Express1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Oxfam0.9 km
- Bromley Off Licence Gadgets & Vapes1.0 km
- + 58 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Creams Cafe0.7 km
- GAIL's0.7 km
- Nick's Cafe0.8 km
- Olive Tree Cafe0.9 km
- Pizza Express1.0 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- Auntie Anne's0.6 km
- Mai Sushi0.6 km
- Danwas Pizza0.9 km
- T41.0 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Crown And Anchor0.7 km
- Metropolis0.2 km
- O'Neills0.4 km
- Shortlands Golf Club0.6 km
- The Partridge0.4 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Avis Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromley North0.5 km
- Shortlands0.6 km
- Sundridge Park0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bromley North Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BR11BY · Data under Open Government Licence