BR2 8PG is a safe, established residential area on Barnet Drive, 0.7km from Keston Mark in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Common & Holwood ward and the Beckenham constituency.
For serious buyers, BR2 8PG is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £670k, up 1.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BR2 8PG are sourced from Output Area E00003221 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNET DRIVE, BR2 8PG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNET DRIVE, BR2 8PG.
330
44
£ 61,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 8PG 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BR2 8PG's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £670k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £670k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 8PG. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 675,000
5 sales · Mean £ 695,000
Detached
£ 700,000
3 sales · Mean £ 710,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR2 8PG has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ravens Wood School
Trinity Church of England Primary School
Bishop Justus CofE School
Keston Church of England Primary School
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Darrick Wood School
Darrick Wood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Great White Traditional Fish & Chips0.2 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Shell Bromley0.2 km
- The Times0.2 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.2 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.2 km
- Whitehouse Service Station0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cyprianis1.0 km
- The Bank1.0 km
- Yasmin0.2 km
- Costa1.0 km
- McDonalds0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bromley Common Cricket Club - The Grove0.3 km
- Holmesdale Football Club0.3 km
- Two Doves0.3 km
- Old Bromleians Football Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)2.4 km
- Petts Wood2.8 km
- Bickley3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: BR28PG · Data under Open Government Licence