BR2 0DH is an active urban area on Beckenham Lane, 0.5km from Farwig in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Town ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 above average at 139 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for BR2 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00003256 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BECKENHAM LANE, BR2 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECKENHAM LANE, BR2 0DH.
349
34
£ 60,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 0DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BR2 0DH spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £320k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 0DH. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 320,000
4 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR2 0DH is above average at 139 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
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Parish Church of England Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Highfield Infants' School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Highfield Junior School
Scotts Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Mall News0.7 km
- Bromley Express0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Oxfam0.9 km
- Bromley Off Licence Gadgets & Vapes0.9 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn / Thyme Restaurant1.0 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Creams Cafe0.7 km
- GAIL's0.6 km
- Nick's Cafe0.7 km
- Olive Tree Cafe0.9 km
- Pizza Express0.9 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- Auntie Anne's0.6 km
- Beezoo Espresso Bar Ltd1.0 km
- Mai Sushi0.6 km
- Danwas Pizza0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Richmal Crompton1.0 km
- Crown And Anchor0.8 km
- Metropolis0.1 km
- O'Neills0.4 km
- Shortlands Golf Club0.6 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromley North0.5 km
- Shortlands0.6 km
- Sundridge Park1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bromley North Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BR20DH · Data under Open Government Licence