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BR1 4HX

London Lane

Plaistow

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Overview

Postcode BR1 4HX is located in a major urban area, within the Plaistow ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Bromley North & Sundridge area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below 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 Ravensbourne, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 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
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Bromley North & Sundridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bromley North & Sundridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.6%

Approximately 15.6% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Bromley North & Sundridge is £81,171 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from BR1 4HX.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for BR1 4HX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Ravensbourne

Thameslink

Walking directions to Ravensbourne
0.6 mi

4

Sundridge Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Sundridge Park
0.7 mi

4

Bromley North

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bromley North

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
5,875 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.93(-41%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.03(-64%)
Vehicle crime
6.13(-35%)
Other theft
4.9(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.06(-46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
153
54.06%
African
30
10.6%
Other White
29
10.25%
Caribbean
12
4.24%
Indian
11
3.89%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
42.08%
No qualifications
42
19%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.43%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
34.04%
Owns with a mortgage
42
29.79%
Owns outright
28
19.86%
Other social rented
20
14.18%
Social rents from council
2
1.42%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Plaistow

Median price£490,000
Price per sq ft£502
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£386K – £620K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £502 per square foot) in Plaistow area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 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
Detached16£752,600£511
Semi-Detached28£552,500£502
Terraced43£515,000£526
Flats36£322,500£474

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£938,000£312,500£600,000£500,000
2026£593,500£312,500£572,500£527,500
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£501£472£506£524
2026£602£473£497£550
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 4HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 4HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 2026Flat 29, Russell Court, 1, London Lane, Bromley, BR1 4HXFlatsLeasehold£260,000
17 Sept 2025Flat 44, Russell Court, 1, London Lane, Bromley, BR1 4HXFlatsLeasehold£240,000
11 Aug 2025Flat 5, Russell Court, 1, London Lane, Bromley, BR1 4HXFlatsLeasehold£246,000
07 Aug 2025Flat 12, Russell Court, 1, London Lane, Bromley, BR1 4HXFlatsLeasehold£221,000
05 Aug 2025Flat 9, Russell Court, 1, London Lane, Bromley, BR1 4HXOtherLeasehold£265,000

Schools

In the BR1 4HX postcode area, located within Bromley North & Sundridge, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR1 4HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryParish Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBurnt Ash Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryRangefield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 4HX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR1 4HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis108 London Road, Bromley, BR1 3RLWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCo-Op Food54 London Road, Bromley, BR1 3QZWalking directions to Co-Op Food
0.4 miBromley Food & Wine76A College Road, Bromley, BR1 3PEWalking directions to Bromley Food & Wine
0.5 miShah's32 London Road, Bromley, BR1 3QRWalking directions to Shah's
0.5 miTesco Express1 Plaistow Lane, Bromley, BR1 4DSWalking directions to Tesco 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 4HX, 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)Bromley North & SundridgeE02000134
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 008DE01000822
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR1 4HX

Is BR1 4HX (Bromley North & Sundridge) safe?

The area around BR1 4HX records about 35 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BR1 4HX?

The median sale price around BR1 4HX in Bromley North & Sundridge is £490,000 (about £502 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR1 4HX?

There are 17 schools close to BR1 4HX, including Parish Church of England Primary School (Good), Burnt Ash Primary School (Outstanding) and Rangefield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR1 4HX?

The closest station to BR1 4HX is Ravensbourne in TfL zone 4, about 1,021 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around BR1 4HX?

BR1 4HX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,645 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR1 4HX (Bromley North & Sundridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromley and Biggin Hill covering BR1 4HX 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).