BR5 1BZ is a well-regarded residential area on Crest View Drive, 0.5km from Petts Wood in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Petts Wood & Knoll ward and the Orpington constituency.
For serious buyers, BR5 1BZ is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £745k. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00003970 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CREST VIEW DRIVE, BR5 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CREST VIEW DRIVE, BR5 1BZ.
388
41
£ 65,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR5 1BZ 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BR5 1BZ combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£745k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £745k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR5 1BZ. The average age is 40.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 742,500
10 sales · Mean £ 714,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR5 1BZ is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Southborough Primary School
Crofton Junior School
Crofton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Parkfield Panthers Refreshments0.4 km
- Boots0.3 km
- Caffe Giorno Platforms 3 & 40.4 km
- Indian Shop0.4 km
- Paydens0.4 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Royal British Legion Club0.4 km
- Coral Sea0.3 km
- Daylight Inn0.4 km
- One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub0.3 km
- Petts Wood Bowling Club0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Atlas Restaurant0.3 km
- Cafe Maz0.4 km
- Coffee X0.4 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Costa0.3 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Fab Kebab0.4 km
- Kebab Pit0.3 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
- Pizza Go Go0.3 km
- Rising Sun0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Petts Wood0.4 km
- Chislehurst1.9 km
- Bickley2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Petts Wood Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BR51BZ · Data under Open Government Licence