BR2 7AP is a sought-after residential area on Hillside Lane, 1.0km from Coney Hall in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Hayes & Coney Hall ward and the Beckenham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BR2 7AP is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £680k.
Census 2021 statistics for BR2 7AP are sourced from Output Area E00003721 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSIDE LANE, BR2 7AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE LANE, BR2 7AP.
264
36
£ 65,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BR2 7AP has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 7AP. The average age is 36.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 680,000
1 sales · Mean £ 680,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR2 7AP has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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
Hayes School
Hayes Primary School
Wickham Common Primary School
Glebe School
Hawes Down Primary School
Pickhurst Infant Academy
Pickhurst Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Crown Roast0.2 km
- Shell - Park And Shop - Hayes Service Station0.3 km
- Sponge Kitchens0.2 km
- Coney Hall Pharmacy0.9 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Real Ale Way0.1 km
- The George0.8 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.1 km
- The Craft Beer Rooms0.3 km
- The Coney / Smoque0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Coney Hall Football Club0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Ginger0.2 km
- Grounded Social Ltd0.3 km
- Sakura Coffee0.7 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- El Kervan Grill House/ Sweet Secrets0.9 km
- Hayes Village Fish Bar0.7 km
- Golden Valley0.8 km
- Dennis's Chippy0.7 km
- J And D Kebab 21.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)0.1 km
- West Wickham2.0 km
- Bromley South2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hayes (Kent) Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BR27AP · Data under Open Government Licence