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BR1 1JQ

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Bromley Town

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Detailed insights for BR1 1JQ

Overview

Postcode BR1 1JQ 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 216.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.3 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
216
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Bromley South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,303 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bromley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 216.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from BR1 1JQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromley South near BR1 1JQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR1 1JQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

Bromley South

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Bromley South
0.3 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 1JQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miChurch House GardensMediumWalking directions to Church House Gardens
0.3 miBromley Palace ParkSmallWalking directions to Bromley Palace Park
0.3 miCollege GreenSmallWalking directions to College Green

Area Profile

Population
463
Population density
3,596.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
165.29(+1555%)
Violence and sexual offences
72.31(+133%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.88(+41%)
Public order
31.68(+369%)
Theft from the person
26.17(+179%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
43.7%
Other White
86
18.7%
Indian
24
5.22%
Pakistani
18
3.91%
Other
18
3.91%
Total population: 460

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
202
52.47%
Level 3 (A level)
48
12.47%
No qualifications
45
11.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
9.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
6.49%
Total 16+ residents: 385

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
94
46.08%
Owns outright
49
24.02%
Owns with a mortgage
49
24.02%
Other social rented
6
2.94%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.94%
Total households: 204

Property prices in Bromley Town

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£495
Sales (last 12 months)160
Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £600K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £495 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
Detached15£965,500£525
Semi-Detached22£618,750£591
Terraced38£557,000£509
Flats85£325,000£466

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£723,000£320,000£600,000£422,250
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£554,000
2026£965,500£326,000£612,500£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£494£448£390
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£486£560£523
2026£423£441£594£501
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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 1JQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 1JQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 2025Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1HAOtherFreehold£600,000
16 Jun 2025133, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1JFOtherFreehold£1,315,000
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

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR1 1JQ
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 1JQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR1 1JQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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 miA&S Newsagents30 Market Square, Bromley, BR1 1NFWalking directions to A&S Newsagents
0.2 miSainsbury's Local37 - 41 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1LEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.

Band A£1,427
Band B£1,664
Band C£1,902
Band D£2,140
Band E£2,616
Band F£3,091
Band G£3,567
Band H£4,280

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 1JQ, 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 018FE01034385
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR1 1JQ

Is BR1 1JQ (Bromley South) safe?

The area around BR1 1JQ records about 216 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 1JQ?

The median sale price around BR1 1JQ in Bromley South is £410,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR1 1JQ?

There are 18 schools close to BR1 1JQ, 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 1JQ?

The closest station to BR1 1JQ is Bromley South in TfL zone 5, about 414 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR1 1JQ?

BR1 1JQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,303 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bromley and Biggin Hill covering BR1 1JQ 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).