BR1 1JQ is a well-regarded residential area on High Street, 0.5km from Bromley, New in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Town ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BR1 1JQ offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime rates are high (367 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BR1 1JQ are sourced from Output Area E00003254 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, BR1 1JQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BR1 1JQ.
464
37
£ 69,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR1 1JQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BR1 1JQ — age 37, 48% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1JQ. The average age is 36.8. 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 1JQ are high at 367 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
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Highfield Infants' School
Bickley Primary School
La Fontaine Academy
The Ravensbourne School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary 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 Cafe0.1 km
- GAIL's0.1 km
- Nick's Cafe0.2 km
- Olive Tree Cafe0.3 km
- Pizza Express0.4 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Subway0.4 km
- Auntie Anne's0.1 km
- Beezoo Espresso Bar Ltd0.4 km
- Mai Sushi0.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Barrel & Horn0.3 km
- Crepeaffaire0.2 km
- Railway Tavern0.4 km
- The Greyhound0.4 km
- Vu Vu Club0.4 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromley South0.5 km
- Bromley North0.6 km
- Shortlands0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bromley South Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BR11JQ · Data under Open Government Licence