Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

WEST COMMON ROAD, BR2 7EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST COMMON ROAD, BR2 7EG.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 65,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR2 7EG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BR2 7EG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 55.8% year-on-year.

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

BR2 7EG is a sought-after residential area on West Common Road, 1.0km from Coney Hall in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Hayes & Coney Hall ward and the Beckenham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR2, BR2 7EG offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 55.8% 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 7EG are sourced from Output Area E00003725 (shared with 13 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 7EG. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 730,000

13 sales · Mean £ 709,230

Detached

£ 1,625,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,525,000

Terraced

£ 990,000

7 sales · Mean £ 960,714

Semi-Detached

£ 995,000

4 sales · Mean £ 1,010,000

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

BR2 7EG has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Hayes School

Outstanding1707 pupils0.4 km
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Wickham Common Primary School

Good415 pupils0.7 km
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Hayes Primary School

Good642 pupils1.1 km
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Keston Church of England Primary School

Good175 pupils1.3 km
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Ravens Wood School

Good1616 pupils1.3 km
A

Glebe School

Outstanding260 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Hayes Mart1.0 km
  • Crown Roast0.8 km
  • Shell - Park And Shop - Hayes Service Station0.9 km
  • Sponge Kitchens0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Park House Rugby Football Club0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
  • The Craft Beer Rooms1.0 km
  • Metropolitan Police Sports And Social Club0.6 km
  • Petts Wood Football Club0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Icelandic Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Mumbai Madness0.9 km
  • Salt And Slate1.0 km
  • Old Village Cafe1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hayes Village Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Tom Bells Traditional Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Hayes Kebab & Burger House1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hayes (Kent)0.8 km
  • West Wickham2.6 km
  • Bromley South3.3 km