Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

WILLOW GROVE, BR7 5BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW GROVE, BR7 5BY.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 72,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR7 5BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BR7 5BY's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership, and £230k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £230k 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

BR7 5BY is a sought-after residential area on Willow Grove, 0.4km from Chislehurst West in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Chislehurst ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.

For serious buyers, BR7 5BY is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 BR7 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00003361 (shared with 7 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 BR7 5BY. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 255,000

3 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

BR7 5BY has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Vehicle crime31
Anti-social behaviour21
Burglary12
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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Red Hill Primary School

Good698 pupils0.4 km
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Mead Road Infant School

Outstanding82 pupils0.6 km
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Edgebury Primary School

Good385 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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Montbelle Primary School

Good451 pupils1.1 km
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Coopers School

Good1617 pupils1.3 km
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Marjorie McClure School

Outstanding103 pupils1.3 km
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Bullers Wood School

Outstanding1581 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Marlborough Bakery Chislehurst @ Burlington Food Hall0.3 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Champion Wines0.4 km
  • Green Lane Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.2 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Ramblers Rest1.0 km
  • The Gordon Arms0.4 km
  • Tigers Head1.0 km
  • Chislehurst Golf Club - Nourish Catering0.7 km
  • Crown Inn1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Cote Brasserie0.3 km
  • Giggling Squid0.4 km
  • Mirabelle0.5 km
  • Ginger & Spices0.3 km
  • Annabels0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Noble House Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.3 km
  • Rooted Juice And Coffee Bar0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chislehurst1.4 km
  • Elmstead Woods1.4 km
  • New Eltham2.3 km