BR2 0PR is a sought-after residential area on St Marys Avenue, 0.1km from Shortlands in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Shortlands & Park Langley ward and the Beckenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR2, BR2 0PR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £833k, down 5.3% year-on-year. 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 BR2 0PR are sourced from Output Area E00004052 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS AVENUE, BR2 0PR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS AVENUE, BR2 0PR.
364
42
£ 66,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 0PR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BR2 0PR's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £833k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £833k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 5.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 0PR. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 745,000
2 sales · Mean £ 745,000
Semi-Detached
£ 796,000
7 sales · Mean £ 798,214
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR2 0PR has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Highfield Infants' School
Highfield Junior School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Valley Primary School
Clare House Primary School
The Ravensbourne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Cook0.9 km
- Loco0.9 km
- Stanley News Convenience Store0.8 km
- Refreshers0.8 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn / Thyme Restaurant0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa0.9 km
- GAIL's1.0 km
- Pizza Express0.9 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Smoque0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Churchill Theatre1.0 km
- Shortlands Tavern0.6 km
- Richmal Crompton1.0 km
- Shortlands Golf Club0.8 km
- South Hill Wood Bowling Club0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Shortlands Tandoori0.7 km
- The Village Fish And Chips0.7 km
- Fu Do0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shortlands0.6 km
- Bromley South1.1 km
- Bromley North1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BR20PR · Data under Open Government Licence