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BR1 4HL

Kings Avenue

Plaistow

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Overview

Postcode BR1 4HL is located in a major urban area, within the Plaistow area of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Plaistow (Bromley) area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plaistow (Bromley) is £75,212 per year. The median sale price in Plaistow is £485,000 (around £502 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £390,000 and £647,500. The nearest station is Ravensbourne, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Downham Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Plaistow (Bromley) has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,895 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Plaistow (Bromley) has a very low crime rate, with approximately 40 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Plaistow (Bromley) is £75,212 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from BR1 4HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Plaistow (Bromley) near BR1 4HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Ravensbourne located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR1 4HL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Ravensbourne

Thameslink

Walking directions to Ravensbourne
0.7 mi

4

Sundridge Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Sundridge Park
0.8 mi

4

Bromley North

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bromley North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR1 4HL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDownham ParkMediumWalking directions to Downham Park
0.3 miShaftesbury ParkMediumWalking directions to Shaftesbury Park
0.2 miSwiftsden GreenSmallWalking directions to Swiftsden Green

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
6,210 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
14.48(+55%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.1(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.34(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.14(-27%)
Public order
2.07(-69%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
147
53.85%
Other White
22
8.06%
Caribbean
19
6.96%
Indian
16
5.86%
African
16
5.86%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
44.4%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.93%
No qualifications
29
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.33%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
45.28%
Owns outright
45
42.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
12.26%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Plaistow

Median price: £485,000
Price per sq ft: £502
Sales (last 12 months): 126
Typical range (middle 50%): £390K – £648K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £502 per square foot) in Plaistow area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plaistow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£760,000£544
Semi-Detached35£595,000£487
Terraced45£480,000£524
Flats31£320,000£475

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plaistow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plaistow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£760,000£290,000£527,500£375,000
2017£610,000£320,000£530,000£425,000
2018£621,250£283,500£485,000£405,000
2019£717,500£294,250£530,000£385,000
2020£712,500£266,750£590,000£455,000
2021£795,000£285,000£565,000£434,000
2022£775,000£312,500£607,500£479,328
2023£820,000£295,000£574,000£453,000
2024£748,000£322,500£580,000£471,000
2025£899,000£312,500£600,000£500,000
2026£745,000£305,000£650,000£485,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plaistow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plaistow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£448£502£415£465
2017£479£501£429£456
2018£449£432£432£462
2019£496£422£406£442
2020£460£446£443£461
2021£469£475£455£511
2022£550£485£524£552
2023£551£412£512£525
2024£495£476£517£522
2025£511£472£504£523
2026£544£473£487£528
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plaistow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Plaistow in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 4HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 4HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Sept 202578, Kings Avenue, Bromley, BR1 4HLDetachedFreehold£1,500,000
26 Nov 202515, Thirlmere Rise, Bromley, BR1 4HYTerracedFreehold£470,000
29 Aug 20255, Thirlmere Rise, Bromley, BR1 4HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
17 Jul 2026Flat 6, Home Coppice House, 1, Park Avenue, Bromley, BR1 4EFFlatsLeasehold£125,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 17, Home Coppice House, 1, Park Avenue, Bromley, BR1 4EFFlatsLeasehold£97,500

Schools

In the BR1 4HL postcode area, located within Plaistow (Bromley), there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BR1 4HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryBurnt Ash Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimaryParish Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimaryRangefield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BR1 4HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR1 4HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondis108 London Road, Bromley, BR1 3RLWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miFM Food Centre28-30 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JXWalking directions to FM Food Centre
0.4 miK&R Supermarket10 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JXWalking directions to K&R Supermarket
0.4 miB&K Low Cost Supermarket6 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JXWalking directions to B&K Low Cost Supermarket

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 4HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alwin Puthenpurakal

Plaistow - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Panos Robert Papayannakos

Plaistow - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Peter Fortune

Bromley and Biggin Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromley and Biggin HillE14001137
WardPlaistowE05014004
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Plaistow (Bromley)E02006782
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 040EE01032563
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR1 4HL

Is BR1 4HL (Plaistow (Bromley)) safe?

The area around BR1 4HL records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BR1 4HL?

The median sale price around BR1 4HL in Plaistow is £485,000 (about £502 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR1 4HL?

There are 14 schools close to BR1 4HL, including Burnt Ash Primary School (Outstanding), Parish Church of England Primary School (Good) and Rangefield Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BR1 4HL?

The closest station to BR1 4HL is Ravensbourne in TfL zone 4, about 983 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around BR1 4HL?

BR1 4HL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,895 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR1 4HL (Plaistow (Bromley)) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromley and Biggin Hill covering BR1 4HL is Peter Fortune (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alwin Puthenpurakal (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Panos Robert Papayannakos (Conservative and Unionist Party).