BR2 8HE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Bromley Common in Bromley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bromley Common & Holwood ward and the Beckenham constituency.
The people who live in BR2 8HE are typical of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BR2 8HE are sourced from Output Area E00003212 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BR2 8HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BR2 8HE.
319
37
£ 52,500 /yr
36%
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
Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in BR2 8HE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 8HE. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR2 8HE has low crime rates — 42 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
Bishop Justus CofE School
Raglan Primary School
Trinity Church of England Primary School
Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy
Hayes Primary School
The Ravensbourne School
Southborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
- Cake Craft Shop0.7 km
- Carnivore Bromley0.8 km
- Harvest Service Station0.7 km
- Herbivore0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Fireball Pizza Co0.7 km
- London South East Colleges, Bromley - Chefs Table0.0 km
- Twins Cafe0.5 km
- Pearson & Hearn0.5 km
- Pink Garlic0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Pinh On0.6 km
- Delicious0.7 km
- Neptunes Table0.6 km
- Salisbury Fish Bar0.7 km
- Tiffin Choice0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bromley Golf Centre0.7 km
- Chatterton Arms0.7 km
- The Chequers0.8 km
- Toby Carvery - The Crown0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bickley1.7 km
- Bromley South1.9 km
- Hayes (Kent)2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BR28HE · Data under Open Government Licence