Postcode BR1 3BJ 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 North, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bromley Palace Park.
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.
Bromley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 216.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
The average income per household in Bromley South is £98,555 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from BR1 3BJ.
Bromley South near BR1 3BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bromley North located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Bromley North | Southeastern | Walking directions to Bromley North |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Sundridge Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Sundridge Park |
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Bromley South | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Bromley South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bromley Palace Park | Small | Walking directions to Bromley Palace Park |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £496 per square foot) in Bromley Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £957,750 | £524 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £625,000 | £594 |
| Terraced | 39 | £554,000 | £508 |
| Flats | 86 | £325,000 | £467 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 3BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat 13, Cromarty Court, 126 - 128, Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3BX | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | Flat 31, Cromarty Court, 126 - 128, Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3BX | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | Flat 10, Cromarty Court, 126 - 128, Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3BX | Flats | Leasehold | £304,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Flat 17, Cromarty Court, 126 - 128, Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3BX | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 20, Cromarty Court, 126 - 128, Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3BX | Flats | Leasehold | £318,000 |
In the BR1 3BJ postcode area, located within Bromley South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 3BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 133-135 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AX | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Village Store | 33-37 Freelands Road, Bromley, BR1 3HZ | Walking directions to Village Store |
| 0.3 mi | LocallyGood Express | Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AY | Walking directions to LocallyGood Express |
| 0.4 mi | Bickley Convenience | 191 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 2RG | Walking directions to Bickley Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Candyland Bromley Local | 23 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 1RW | Walking directions to Candyland Bromley Local |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BR1 3BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graeme Lee Casey
Bromley Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Julie Mary Ireland
Bromley Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Sam Dunning Webber
Bromley Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Peter Fortune
Bromley and Biggin Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BR1 3BJ 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.
The median sale price around BR1 3BJ in Bromley South is £410,000 (about £496 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BR1 3BJ, including The Tutorial Foundation (Requires improvement), Scotts Park Primary School (Good) and Breaside Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BR1 3BJ is Bromley North in TfL zone 4, about 677 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
BR1 3BJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bromley and Biggin Hill covering BR1 3BJ 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).