Is BR7 6QS a safe place to live?

Yes, BR7 6QS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 48 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BR7 6QS?

The average property price in BR7 6QS is currently around £895k.

What is the population of BR7 6QS?

The population for the BR7 6QS area is approximately 283 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

THE DRIVE, BR7 6QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, BR7 6QS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

283

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR7 6QS 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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5/10

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10/10

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5/10

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4/10

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6/10

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10/10

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3/10

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10/10

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9/10

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Area Character

BR7 6QS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £895k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 19.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR7 6QS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Drive, 0.7km from Cray, St. Paul's in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Chislehurst ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR7, BR7 6QS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £895k, down 19.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BR7 6QS are sourced from Output Area E00003344 (shared with 8 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 6QS. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.0%

Asian / British Asian17.1%

Black / African / Caribbean6.3%

Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 30%

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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 895,000

8 sales · Mean £ 1,008,250

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

BR7 6QS has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour31

Violence and sexual offences21

Drugs7

Vehicle crime7

Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good239 pupils0.3 km

Leesons Primary School

Requires Improvement377 pupils1.0 km

Poverest Primary School

Good429 pupils1.1 km

Coopers School

Good1617 pupils1.5 km

Midfield Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils1.5 km

Marjorie McClure School

Outstanding103 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Slimming World Franchise0.5 km
Kishan Convenience Store0.8 km
St Mary Food And Wine - Premier Express0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Premier Chicken0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

St Mary Cray1.3 km
Petts Wood1.7 km
Chislehurst2.4 km