Postcode BR1 4RE is located in a major urban area, within the Plaistow ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Plaistow (Bromley) area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Plaistow (Bromley) is £75,212 per year. The nearest station is Grove Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Downham Fields.
Plaistow (Bromley) has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,897 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Plaistow (Bromley) has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.6% 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.
The average income per household in Plaistow (Bromley) is £75,212 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 4RE.
Plaistow (Bromley) near BR1 4RE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Grove Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Grove Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Grove Park |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Sundridge Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Sundridge Park |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Downham Fields | Large | Walking directions to Downham Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Downham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Downham Park |
| 0.1 mi | Shaftesbury Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shaftesbury Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Plaistow area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £1,385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £938,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £308,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £625,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Plaistow
In the BR1 4RE postcode area, located within Plaistow (Bromley), there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 4RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5HS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | FM Food Centre | 28-30 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to FM Food Centre |
| 0.5 mi | K&R Supermarket | 10 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to K&R Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Mace | Bromley Hill, Lewisham, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.5 mi | Euro Supermarket | Medhurst Drive, Lewisham, BR1 4PQ | Walking directions to Euro Supermarket |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.