BR2 6HB is a sought-after residential area on Westerham Road, 0.6km from Ravensbourne in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Hayes & Coney Hall ward and the Beckenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR2, BR2 6HB offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 7 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 6HB are sourced from Output Area E00003186 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTERHAM ROAD, BR2 6HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERHAM ROAD, BR2 6HB.
279
49
£ 61,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 6HB 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BR2 6HB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 6HB. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR2 6HB has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Keston Church of England Primary School
Ravens Wood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Heathfields1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Whitehouse Service Station0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)2.9 km
- Orpington3.6 km
- Petts Wood4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: BR26HB · Data under Open Government Licence