Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

HERBERT ROAD, BR2 9SH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBERT ROAD, BR2 9SH.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 66,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour68
Violence and sexual offences48
Vehicle crime45
Other theft26
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Raglan Primary School

Good435 pupils0.6 km
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Bishop Justus CofE School

Good1350 pupils1.1 km
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Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy

Good38 pupils1.2 km
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Southborough Primary School

Good403 pupils1.2 km
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Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good384 pupils1.3 km
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Bickley Primary School

Good412 pupils1.3 km
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La Fontaine Academy

Good401 pupils1.3 km
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The Ravensbourne School

Good1470 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
fastfood

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
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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

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