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BR1 5DG

Ridgeway Drive

Plaistow

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Overview

Postcode BR1 5DG 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plaistow (Bromley) is £75,212 per year. The nearest station is Grove Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Chinbrook Meadows.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Plaistow (Bromley) has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,254 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Plaistow (Bromley) has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.2%

Approximately 12.2% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 300 ft away from BR1 5DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Plaistow (Bromley) near BR1 5DG 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 Grove Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR1 5DG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Grove Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Grove Park
0.9 mi

4

Sundridge Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Sundridge Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR1 5DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miChinbrook MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Chinbrook Meadows

Area Profile

Population
417
Population density
5,702.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.18(+12%)
Vehicle crime
17.06(+82%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.4(-47%)
Public order
7.87(+16%)
Other theft
5.25(-54%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
200
47.85%
Other White
53
12.68%
African
34
8.13%
Caribbean
32
7.66%
Other Asian
21
5.02%
Total population: 418

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
36.31%
No qualifications
64
18.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
14.41%
Level 3 (A level)
46
13.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.2%
Total 16+ residents: 347

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
41.67%
Owns with a mortgage
52
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
12.82%
Other social rented
19
12.18%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Plaistow

Median price£490,000
Price per sq ft£504
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£387K – £620K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £504 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-Detached29£550,000£503
Terraced44£515,000£528
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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 5DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 5DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202575, Ridgeway Drive, Bromley, BR1 5DGOtherFreehold£540,000
15 Oct 202514, Ridgeway Drive, Bromley, BR1 5DQTerracedFreehold£475,000
03 Oct 202524, Ridgeway Drive, Bromley, BR1 5DQTerracedFreehold£415,000
19 Jun 20254, Ridgeway Drive, Bromley, BR1 5DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£490,000
28 Feb 202591, Wydeville Manor Road, London, SE12 0EPFlatsLeasehold£230,000

Schools

In the BR1 5DG postcode area, located within Plaistow (Bromley), there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR1 5DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryHaberdashers' Knights AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLauncelot Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Knights PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR1 5DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalHope Close, Lewisham, SE12 0BJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miTesco ExpressLewisham, SE12 0DUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLidl129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, BR1 5AJWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miCostcutterMarvels Lane, Lewisham, SE12 9QQWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodDownham Way, Bromley, BR1 5HSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 5DG, 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 040AE01000816
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR1 5DG

Is BR1 5DG (Plaistow (Bromley)) safe?

The area around BR1 5DG records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BR1 5DG?

The median sale price around BR1 5DG in Plaistow (Bromley) is £490,000 (about £504 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR1 5DG?

There are 16 schools close to BR1 5DG, including Haberdashers' Knights Academy (Good), Launcelot Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Haberdashers' Knights Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR1 5DG?

The closest station to BR1 5DG is Grove Park in TfL zone 4, about 397 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around BR1 5DG?

BR1 5DG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,254 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR1 5DG (Plaistow (Bromley)) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromley and Biggin Hill covering BR1 5DG 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).