Postcode BR1 5BW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 69.7 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Shaftesbury Park.
Plaistow (Bromley) has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,866 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Plaistow (Bromley) has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 77.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from BR1 5BW.
Plaistow (Bromley) near BR1 5BW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Sundridge Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Sundridge Park |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Grove Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Grove Park |
| 1 mi | 4 | Bromley North | Southeastern | Walking directions to Bromley North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Shaftesbury Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shaftesbury Park |
| 0.3 mi | Kings Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
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 5BW postcode area, located within Plaistow (Bromley), there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, BR1 5AJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | NSS Food & Wine | 85 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, BR1 5AA | Walking directions to NSS Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | B&A Convenience Store | 77 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, BR1 5AA | Walking directions to B&A Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5HS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.