BR2 8QA is a sought-after residential area on Cheyne Close, 0.1km from Keston Mark in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Hayes & Coney Hall ward and the Beckenham constituency.
For serious buyers, BR2 8QA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £667k, down 15.0% 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 8QA are sourced from Output Area E00003223 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEYNE CLOSE, BR2 8QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEYNE CLOSE, BR2 8QA.
288
48
£ 61,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 8QA 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BR2 8QA combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£667k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 15.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 8QA. The average age is 47.6. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 605,000
8 sales · Mean £ 664,375
Semi-Detached
£ 789,000
2 sales · Mean £ 789,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR2 8QA has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ravens Wood School
Keston Church of England Primary School
Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Shell Bromley0.8 km
- The Times0.8 km
- Threshers0.9 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Greyhound0.9 km
- Bromley Common Cricket Club - The Grove0.7 km
- Holmesdale Football Club0.7 km
- Two Doves0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cyprianis1.0 km
- Yasmin0.8 km
- Cafe / Pie 'n' Mash0.8 km
- Daisy Grey - Keston0.9 km
- Chapter One0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Great White Traditional Fish & Chips0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)2.3 km
- Petts Wood3.4 km
- Orpington3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BR28QA · Data under Open Government Licence