Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

OAKWOOD CLOSE, BR7 5DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD CLOSE, BR7 5DD.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 72,400 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR7 5DD 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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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BR7 5DD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 47.2% year-on-year.

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

BR7 5DD is a sought-after residential area on Oakwood Close, 0.5km from Camden, Lower in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Chislehurst ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR7, BR7 5DD offers 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 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 47.2% year-on-year. 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 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00003365 (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 5DD. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 1,135,000

12 sales · Mean £ 1,093,916

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

BR7 5DD has low crime rates — 14 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 offences18
Vehicle crime12
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft4
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Red Hill Primary School

Good698 pupils0.7 km
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Bullers Wood School

Outstanding1581 pupils1.0 km
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Mead Road Infant School

Outstanding82 pupils1.2 km
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Elmstead Wood Primary School

Good324 pupils1.2 km
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Montbelle Primary School

Good451 pupils1.3 km
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Edgebury Primary School

Good385 pupils1.4 km
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary

Good214 pupils1.4 km
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Bullers Wood School for Boys

Good720 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Marlborough Bakery Chislehurst @ Burlington Food Hall0.8 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Bellissima Balloons0.8 km
  • Champion Wines0.9 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Gordon Arms0.9 km
  • Chislehurst Golf Club - Nourish Catering0.9 km
  • Imperial Arms1.0 km
  • Queens Head0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Chislehurst Caves0.9 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.8 km
  • Giggling Squid0.9 km
  • Ginger & Spices0.8 km
  • Annabels0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Noble House Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
  • Rooted Juice And Coffee Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elmstead Woods0.8 km
  • Chislehurst1.3 km
  • Bickley2.0 km