Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

COMMONSIDE, BR2 6BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMONSIDE, BR2 6BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

264

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 61,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BR2 6BS 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.

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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BR2 6BS combines high owner-occupation (93%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR2 6BS is a sought-after residential area on Commonside, 0.4km from Keston in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Hayes & Coney Hall ward and the Beckenham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR2, BR2 6BS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00003227 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 6BS. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BR2 6BS has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime4
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Keston Church of England Primary School

Good175 pupils0.4 km
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Ravens Wood School

Good1616 pupils0.6 km
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Hayes School

Outstanding1707 pupils1.2 km
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Wickham Common Primary School

Good415 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Petts Wood Football Club0.8 km
  • The Greyhound0.3 km
  • The Fox0.5 km
  • Two Doves1.0 km
  • Park House Rugby Football Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Heathfields0.5 km
  • Daisy Grey - Keston0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Keston Local0.5 km
  • Whitehouse Service Station0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hayes (Kent)1.8 km
  • West Wickham3.7 km
  • Bromley South3.9 km