Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

PRINCES PLAIN, BR2 8LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES PLAIN, BR2 8LD.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 61,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR2 8LD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BR2 8LD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BR2 8LD is a mixed residential area on Princes Plain, 0.2km from Bromley Common in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Common & Holwood ward and the Beckenham constituency.

For families considering a move, BR2 8LD represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BR2 8LD are sourced from Output Area E00003214 (shared with 17 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 8LD. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

Crime around BR2 8LD is moderate at 57 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 offences64
Anti-social behaviour35
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good384 pupils0.0 km
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Bishop Justus CofE School

Good1350 pupils0.2 km
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Southborough Primary School

Good403 pupils1.3 km
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Ravens Wood School

Good1616 pupils1.4 km
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Hayes Primary School

Good642 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Great White Traditional Fish & Chips0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bromley Golf Centre0.3 km
  • Bromley Common Cricket Club - The Grove0.8 km
  • Holmesdale Football Club0.9 km
  • Old Bromleians Football Club0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Shell Bromley0.7 km
  • The Times0.7 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
  • Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
  • Threshers0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • London South East Colleges, Bromley - Chefs Table1.0 km
  • Yasmin0.7 km
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • Stagecoach Bromley - Staff Restaurant0.6 km
  • London South East Colleges, Bromley - Cafes - Aramark Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bickley2.2 km
  • Petts Wood2.3 km
  • Hayes (Kent)2.5 km