BR2 9QU is a safe, established residential area on Southlands Road, 0.8km from Widmore in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Common & Holwood ward and the Beckenham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for BR2 9QU are sourced from Output Area E00003189 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHLANDS ROAD, BR2 9QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHLANDS ROAD, BR2 9QU.
428
38
£ 66,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 9QU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BR2 9QU is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 9QU. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 277,500
4 sales · Mean £ 268,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR2 9QU has low crime rates — 23 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
Raglan Primary School
Bickley Primary School
La Fontaine Academy
St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School
Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy
The Ravensbourne School
Bullers Wood School for Boys
Southborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Salisbury Wines0.8 km
- Cake Craft Shop0.3 km
- Carnivore Bromley0.8 km
- Harvest Service Station0.5 km
- Herbivore0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Crown Of Bromley0.8 km
- Chatterton Arms0.3 km
- The Chequers0.8 km
- Toby Carvery - The Crown0.6 km
- Bromley Common Social And Athletic Club0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Cockney's Of Bromley0.5 km
- Oriental Garden0.4 km
- Shampan Bromley0.4 km
- Taste Bud0.3 km
- Pearson & Hearn0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.5 km
- Tiffin Choice0.3 km
- Delicious0.4 km
- Neptunes Table0.4 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Glendevon House Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bickley0.7 km
- Bromley South1.4 km
- Chislehurst1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: BR29QU · Data under Open Government Licence