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BR1 1EY

High Street

Bromley Town

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Detailed insights for BR1 1EY

Overview

Postcode BR1 1EY is located in a major urban area, within the Bromley Town ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Bromley South area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromley South is £98,555 per year. The nearest station is Bromley South, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Church House Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Bromley South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bromley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Bromley South is £98,555 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 1EY.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromley South near BR1 1EY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Bromley South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR1 1EY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Bromley South

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Bromley South
0.4 mi

4

Bromley North

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bromley North
0.6 mi

4

Shortlands

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Shortlands

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR1 1EY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miChurch House GardensMediumWalking directions to Church House Gardens
0.3 miBromley Palace ParkSmallWalking directions to Bromley Palace Park
0.4 miCollege GreenSmallWalking directions to College Green

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
3,542.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
67.82(+152%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.85(+22%)
Drugs
27.87(+350%)
Shoplifting
26.81(+168%)
Robbery
16.82(+372%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
146
42.57%
Other White
82
23.91%
Indian
19
5.54%
Other Asian
14
4.08%
Other
14
4.08%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
54.78%
No qualifications
31
11.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.4%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.15%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
46.84%
Owns with a mortgage
39
24.68%
Owns outright
29
18.35%
Other social rented
7
4.43%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.53%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Bromley Town

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£497
Sales (last 12 months)165
Typical range (middle 50%)£323K – £600K

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £497 per square foot) in Bromley Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bromley Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£957,750£524
Semi-Detached25£625,000£594
Terraced37£570,000£515
Flats87£326,000£474

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bromley Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£726,000£319,000£591,500£424,750
2017£795,000£315,000£553,000£485,000
2018£761,500£312,500£582,500£442,500
2019£664,110£330,000£585,000£441,500
2020£835,000£325,500£615,000£470,000
2021£860,000£322,500£580,625£524,000
2022£1,030,000£325,750£720,000£564,750
2023£850,000£315,000£650,000£550,000
2024£882,500£305,000£822,500£555,000
2025£875,000£345,000£627,500£552,000
2026£1,115,250£326,000£611,250£515,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromley Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£444£499£456£409
2017£500£456£482£448
2018£447£493£472£433
2019£475£468£490£456
2020£484£466£470£447
2021£528£455£510£463
2022£546£475£550£521
2023£572£465£561£511
2024£566£474£558£505
2025£543£485£560£522
2026£423£441£600£509
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromley Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bromley Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 1EY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 1EY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Feb 202625, Ethelbert Close, Bromley, BR1 1JBFlatsLeasehold£290,000
25 Feb 202626, Ethelbert Close, Bromley, BR1 1JBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£290,000
06 Mar 202538, Ethelbert Close, Bromley, BR1 1JBFlatsLeasehold£112,000
11 Jul 2025Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1HAOtherFreehold£600,000
12 Mar 20265, Ethelbert Road, Bromley, BR1 1JADetachedFreehold£1,025,000

Schools

In the BR1 1EY postcode area, located within Bromley South, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR1 1EY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryValley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBromley MencapSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 1EY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR1 1EY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidl124-126 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EZWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miOyster NewsagentsElmfield Park, Bromley, BR1 1LRWalking directions to Oyster Newsagents
0.1 miOriental Food28-30 The Mall, Bromley, BR1 1TSWalking directions to Oriental Food
0.1 miSainsbury's Local37 - 41 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1LEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miA&S Newsagents30 Market Square, Bromley, BR1 1NFWalking directions to A&S Newsagents

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,362
Band B£1,589
Band C£1,816
Band D£2,042
Band E£2,496
Band F£2,950
Band G£3,404
Band H£4,085

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BR1 1EY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Graeme Lee Casey

Bromley Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Julie Mary Ireland

Bromley Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Sam Dunning Webber

Bromley Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Peter Fortune

Bromley and Biggin Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromley and Biggin HillE14001137
WardBromley TownE05013991
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromley SouthE02000144
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 018CE01000677
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR1 1EY

Is BR1 1EY (Bromley South) safe?

The area around BR1 1EY records about 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BR1 1EY?

The median sale price around BR1 1EY in Bromley South is £410,000 (about £497 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR1 1EY?

There are 18 schools close to BR1 1EY, including St Mark's Church of England Primary School (Good), Valley Primary School (Good) and Bromley Mencap. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR1 1EY?

The closest station to BR1 1EY is Bromley South in TfL zone 5, about 375 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR1 1EY?

BR1 1EY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,694 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR1 1EY (Bromley South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromley and Biggin Hill covering BR1 1EY is Peter Fortune (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Graeme Lee Casey (Liberal Democrats), Julie Mary Ireland (Liberal Democrats) and Sam Dunning Webber (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.