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BR1 3ET

Bishops Avenue

Bromley Town

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Overview

Postcode BR1 3ET is located in a major urban area, within the Bromley Town ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Widmore area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Widmore is £94,065 per year. The nearest station is Bromley South, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Havelock Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Widmore has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,754 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Widmore has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Widmore is £94,065 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 127 ft away from BR1 3ET.

Flood risk

Low

Widmore near BR1 3ET has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Bromley South located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR1 3ET
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

5

Bromley South

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Bromley South
0.7 mi

4

Bromley North

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bromley North
0.7 mi

5

Bickley

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Bickley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR1 3ET
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHavelock Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Havelock Recreation Ground
0.3 miBromley Palace ParkSmallWalking directions to Bromley Palace Park

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
4,242.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.2(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.94(+74%)
Vehicle crime
9.36(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.85(-78%)
Public order
5.85(-13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
72.42%
Other White
37
9.54%
African
10
2.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.58%
Indian
9
2.32%
Total population: 388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
43.3%
Level 3 (A level)
49
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.75%
No qualifications
35
12.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
73
53.28%
Owns outright
44
32.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.95%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.19%
Other social rented
2
1.46%
Total households: 137

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 3ET.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 3ET
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jan 202675, Bishops Avenue, Bromley, BR1 3ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£680,000
29 Jul 202544, Bishops Avenue, Bromley, BR1 3ESTerracedFreehold£830,600
20 Oct 202599, Nightingale Lane, Bromley, BR1 2SGSemi-DetachedFreehold£778,000
28 May 2026Flat 9, Napoleon House, 55, Liddon Road, Bromley, BR1 2GPFlatsLeasehold£320,000
18 Dec 2025Flat 17, Napoleon House, 55, Liddon Road, Bromley, BR1 2GPFlatsLeasehold£350,000

Schools

In the BR1 3ET postcode area, located within Widmore, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR1 3ET
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBickley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLa Fontaine AcademyFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 3ET

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR1 3ET
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoHomesdale Road, Bromley, BR1 2UEWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miCostcutter48 Homesdale Road, Bromley, BR2 9LDWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miBromley Global Food Market121 Masons Hill, Bromley, BR2 9HTWalking directions to Bromley Global Food Market
0.4 miM&S Simply Food133-135 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AXWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miLocallyGood ExpressWidmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AYWalking directions to LocallyGood Express

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 3ET, 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)WidmoreE02000142
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 016BE01000647
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR1 3ET

Is BR1 3ET (Widmore) safe?

The area around BR1 3ET records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, vehicle crime and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BR1 3ET?

The median sale price around BR1 3ET in Widmore is £410,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR1 3ET?

There are 16 schools close to BR1 3ET, including Bickley Primary School (Good), La Fontaine Academy (Good) and St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR1 3ET?

The closest station to BR1 3ET is Bromley South in TfL zone 5, about 800 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR1 3ET?

BR1 3ET scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,754 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR1 3ET (Widmore) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromley and Biggin Hill covering BR1 3ET 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).

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