BR1 1HD is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Bromley, New 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.
Day-to-day life in BR1 1HD has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime rates are high (291 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BR1 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00003255 (shared with 73 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BR1 1HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BR1 1HD.
442
32
£ 60,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR1 1HD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BR1 1HD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR1 1HD. The average age is 32.2. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BR1 1HD are high at 291 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Valley Primary School
La Fontaine Academy
Bickley Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Highfield Infants' School
The Ravensbourne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Mall News0.2 km
- Bromley Express0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- Bromley Off Licence Gadgets & Vapes0.4 km
- + 53 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn / Thyme Restaurant0.5 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Creams Cafe0.2 km
- GAIL's0.2 km
- Nick's Cafe0.2 km
- Olive Tree Cafe0.3 km
- Pizza Express0.5 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Subway0.4 km
- Auntie Anne's0.0 km
- Beezoo Espresso Bar Ltd0.4 km
- Mai Sushi0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Barrel & Horn0.3 km
- Crepeaffaire0.2 km
- Freelands Tavern0.9 km
- Railway Tavern0.4 km
- The Greyhound0.4 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromley South0.5 km
- Bromley North0.6 km
- Shortlands1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bromley South Rail Station0.4 km
- Bromley North Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BR11HD · Data under Open Government Licence