Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

CRESCENT DRIVE, BR5 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT DRIVE, BR5 1AY.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 65,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR5 1AY 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.

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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BR5 1AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £787k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £787k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BR5 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Crescent Drive, 0.8km from Petts Wood in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Petts Wood & Knoll ward and the Orpington constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR5, BR5 1AY offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% 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 £787k. 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 BR5 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00003976 (shared with 5 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 BR5 1AY. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 641,750

8 sales · Mean £ 690,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BR5 1AY has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime23
Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson10
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils0.3 km
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Crofton Junior School

Outstanding708 pupils0.8 km
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Crofton Infant School

Outstanding596 pupils0.8 km
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Southborough Primary School

Good403 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Gossage0.6 km
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • Cook0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Great Grapes0.4 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Coral Sea0.4 km
  • Daylight Inn0.6 km
  • One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub0.6 km
  • The Sovereign Of The Seas0.4 km
  • Vault And Vine0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Aqua Bar & Grill0.6 km
  • Bella Vita Deli0.4 km
  • Cyprianis0.7 km
  • Elliott's - Fresh Brew0.5 km
  • Harvester - Crooked Billet0.8 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Petts Wood Kebab House0.5 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Fab Kebab0.7 km
  • Kebab Pit0.4 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Petts Wood0.6 km
  • Orpington2.1 km
  • Chislehurst2.2 km