BR5 2QR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Cray, St. Paul's in Bromley. Administratively it sits within St Paul's Cray ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.
For families considering a move, BR5 2QR represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BR5 2QR are sourced from Output Area E00003576 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BR5 2QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BR5 2QR.
280
44
£ 52,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR5 2QR 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
BR5 2QR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR5 2QR. The average age is 44.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR5 2QR is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Midfield Primary School
Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Kemnal Technology College
Leesons Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Riverside School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Balloonista Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Cray Hill Pharmacy0.2 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Maya Asian Grocer0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Country Choice Foods0.9 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Scott's Pie & Mash0.3 km
- Indian Valley0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Sea Bream Fish Bar0.3 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza0.3 km
- China Chopsticks0.3 km
- Double Luck0.6 km
- Premier Chicken0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- East Hub @ Link Youth Centre0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Mary Cray1.3 km
- Petts Wood2.7 km
- Sidcup3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BR52QR · Data under Open Government Licence