BR2 9SF is a sought-after residential area on Walpole Road, 1.1km from Widmore in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Common & Holwood ward and the Beckenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR2, BR2 9SF offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £499k, up 19.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BR2 9SF are sourced from Output Area E00003191 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALPOLE ROAD, BR2 9SF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALPOLE ROAD, BR2 9SF.
503
38
£ 66,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 9SF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BR2 9SF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £499k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 19.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 9SF. The average age is 38.5. 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
Terraced
£ 435,500
6 sales · Mean £ 441,416
Semi-Detached
£ 475,000
7 sales · Mean £ 506,779
Detached
£ 672,500
2 sales · Mean £ 672,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR2 9SF has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Raglan Primary School
Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy
The Ravensbourne School
Bickley Primary School
La Fontaine Academy
Bishop Justus CofE School
St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School
Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Slimming World Franchise0.2 km
- Gordon Davie1.0 km
- Budgens1.0 km
- Cake Craft Shop0.1 km
- Carnivore Bromley0.7 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Glendevon House Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Lord Homesdale0.9 km
- Chatterton Arms0.1 km
- The Chequers0.7 km
- Toby Carvery - The Crown0.2 km
- Bricklayers Arms0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Don Giovanni0.7 km
- Fireball Pizza Co0.1 km
- Indian Pan0.9 km
- London South East Colleges, Bromley - Chefs Table0.6 km
- Twins Cafe0.1 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Happy Panda0.9 km
- Mumbai Kitchen0.7 km
- Peking Chef0.8 km
- Pinh On0.1 km
- Shish & Grill0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bickley1.1 km
- Bromley South1.5 km
- Chislehurst2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BR29SF · Data under Open Government Licence