Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

CROFTON LANE, BR6 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFTON LANE, BR6 0BW.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

425

cake
Avg Age

45

payments
Avg Income

£ 60,600 /yr

work
Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: BR6 0BW 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.

shieldSafety
8/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
6/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
4/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
psychology

Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BR6 0BW combines high owner-occupation (99%), strong property values (£1.1M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £1,080,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR6 0BW is a sought-after residential area on Crofton Lane, 0.8km from Broom Hill in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Petts Wood & Knoll ward and the Orpington constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR6, BR6 0BW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 99% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 BR6 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00003953 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR6 0BW. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

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

Detached

£ 870,000

2 sales · Mean £ 870,000

Semi-Detached

£ 700,000

3 sales · Mean £ 701,666

Terraced

£ 690,000

1 sales · Mean £ 690,000

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

BR6 0BW has low crime rates — 18 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Shoplifting21
Vehicle crime13
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

P

Crofton Junior School

Outstanding708 pupils0.6 km
P

Crofton Infant School

Outstanding596 pupils0.6 km
P

Perry Hall Primary School

Outstanding427 pupils1.0 km
P

Poverest Primary School

Good429 pupils1.5 km
P

St James' Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils1.5 km
S

Newstead Wood School

Outstanding1239 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Orpington Rugby F C1.0 km
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Beatbites0.9 km
  • Kent Card Club0.7 km
  • Orpington Express1.0 km
  • Crofton News0.5 km
  • Crofton Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Puccino's Cafe And Kiosk1.0 km
  • The Daily Grind1.0 km
  • Crofton Bakery0.4 km
  • Cycle 42 Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mo's Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Rising Sun1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Orpington0.9 km
  • Petts Wood1.1 km
  • St Mary Cray2.2 km