Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

BLACKBROOK LANE, BR2 8AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBROOK LANE, BR2 8AY.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

299

cake
Avg Age

42

payments
Avg Income

£ 65,100 /yr

work
Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: BR2 8AY 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.

shieldSafety
4/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
favoriteHealth
6/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
psychology

Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BR2 8AY's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £591k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £591k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 18.9% year-on-year.

home £591,571 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR2 8AY is a sought-after residential area on Blackbrook Lane, 0.6km from Blackbrook in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bickley & Sundridge ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR2, BR2 8AY offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. 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. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £591k, up 18.9% 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 8AY are sourced from Output Area E00003152 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 8AY. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.4%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 715,000

13 sales · Mean £ 701,230

Flat

£ 377,000

11 sales · Mean £ 365,500

Terraced

£ 482,500

2 sales · Mean £ 482,500

Detached

£ 1,300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,300,000

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

Crime around BR2 8AY is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Criminal damage and arson30
Anti-social behaviour24
Vehicle crime23
Other theft12

school Local Schools

P

Southborough Primary School

Good403 pupils0.3 km
P

St James' Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils0.9 km
S

Bishop Justus CofE School

Good1350 pupils1.2 km
P

Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good384 pupils1.4 km
P

Raglan Primary School

Good435 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Daly Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Salisbury Wines0.7 km
  • Southborough Village Wine0.3 km
  • Dolly Donuts0.4 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Teds0.3 km
  • Crusty Corner0.4 km
  • Mustard0.4 km
  • Vunch Cafe0.3 km
  • Harvester - Crooked Billet0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Marks Fish & Chips And Chinese Take Away0.3 km
  • Neptunes Table0.3 km
  • Salisbury Fish Bar0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Glendevon House Hotel0.8 km
  • The Manor At Bickley0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chequers0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bickley1.2 km
  • Petts Wood1.5 km
  • Chislehurst1.5 km