Postcode BR1 3RU is located in a major urban area, within the Bromley Town ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Bromley North & Sundridge area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 379.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromley North & Sundridge is £81,171 per year. The nearest station is Bromley North, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Church House Gardens.
Bromley North & Sundridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,716 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Bromley North & Sundridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 379.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bromley North & Sundridge is £81,171 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from BR1 3RU.
Bromley North & Sundridge near BR1 3RU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Bromley North | Southeastern | Walking directions to Bromley North |
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Shortlands | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Shortlands |
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Bromley South | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Bromley South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Church House Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Church House Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | College Green | Small | Walking directions to College Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £957,750 | £524 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £625,000 | £594 |
| Terraced | 37 | £570,000 | £515 |
| Flats | 87 | £326,000 | £474 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 3RU.
In the BR1 3RU postcode area, located within Bromley North & Sundridge, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 3RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shah's | 32 London Road, Bromley, BR1 3QR | Walking directions to Shah's |
| 0.1 mi | Bromley International Food Centre | 237-239 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1NZ | Walking directions to Bromley International Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Co-Op Food | 54 London Road, Bromley, BR1 3QZ | Walking directions to Co-Op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Walters Yard, Bromley, BR1 1TP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | 14 East Street, Bromley, BR1 1QX | Walking directions to Premier Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BR1 3RU, 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 3RU records about 380 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around BR1 3RU in Bromley North & Sundridge is £410,000 (about £497 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to BR1 3RU, including Valley Primary School (Good), Bromley Mencap and Harris Primary Academy Shortlands (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BR1 3RU is Bromley North in TfL zone 4, about 553 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
BR1 3RU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,716 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 3RU 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).
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.