BR2 9SH is a safe, established residential area on Herbert Road, 1.0km from Southborough in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Common & Holwood ward and the Beckenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR2, BR2 9SH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £508k, up 21.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BR2 9SH are sourced from Output Area E00003230 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERBERT ROAD, BR2 9SH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBERT ROAD, BR2 9SH.
378
37
£ 66,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 9SH 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BR2 9SH combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£508k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 21.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 9SH. The average age is 37.0. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 475,000
15 sales · Mean £ 468,866
Semi-Detached
£ 457,500
4 sales · Mean £ 458,750
Detached
£ 405,000
1 sales · Mean £ 405,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR2 9SH has low crime rates — 36 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
Bishop Justus CofE School
Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy
Southborough Primary School
Trinity Church of England Primary School
Bickley Primary School
La Fontaine Academy
The Ravensbourne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Salisbury Wines0.4 km
- Southborough Village Wine0.8 km
- Bickley Express1.0 km
- Chatterton Food & Wine0.2 km
- Chatterton News0.4 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Cockney's Of Bromley0.2 km
- Oriental Garden0.2 km
- Shampan Bromley0.4 km
- Taste Bud0.4 km
- Teds0.8 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Marks Fish & Chips And Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- Neptunes Table0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
- Tiffin Choice0.4 km
- Delicious0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bromley Common Social And Athletic Club0.8 km
- Chatterton Arms0.4 km
- The Chequers0.4 km
- Toby Carvery - The Crown0.4 km
- The Lord Homesdale1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Glendevon House Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bickley1.0 km
- Bromley South1.7 km
- Chislehurst2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: BR29SH · Data under Open Government Licence