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BR2 8EH

Magpie Hall Lane

Bromley Common & Holwood

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Detailed insights for BR2 8EH

Overview

Postcode BR2 8EH is located in a major urban area, within the Bromley Common & Holwood ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Bromley Common area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromley Common is £75,736 per year. The nearest station is Bickley, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Bromley Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,994 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bromley Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.3%

Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bromley Common is £75,736 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR2 8EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromley Common near BR2 8EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Bickley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR2 8EH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

5

Bickley

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Bickley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
1,128.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.96(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.63(-19%)
Other theft
11.65(+2%)
Vehicle crime
11.65(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.1(+7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
180
68.7%
Indian
13
4.96%
Other White
10
3.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
3.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
3.44%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
36.36%
Level 3 (A level)
47
21.36%
No qualifications
39
17.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
38.84%
Owns outright
39
32.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
19.83%
Other social rented
8
6.61%
Social rents from council
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Bromley Common & Holwood

Median price£530,750
Price per sq ft£531
Sales (last 12 months)198
Typical range (middle 50%)£429K – £615K

Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £530,750 (about £531 per square foot) in Bromley Common & Holwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £5,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bromley Common & Holwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£837,500£560
Semi-Detached66£565,000£552
Terraced64£513,500£560
Flats44£326,000£466

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bromley Common & Holwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley Common & Holwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£760,000£297,500£442,500£439,500
2017£760,000£300,000£470,000£435,000
2018£705,000£294,000£478,000£422,000
2019£825,000£276,500£475,000£420,000
2020£675,000£301,250£475,000£450,000
2021£1,000,000£316,250£538,750£481,750
2022£1,092,500£312,500£570,000£515,000
2023£1,050,000£300,000£612,500£510,000
2024£940,000£320,000£540,000£515,000
2025£1,045,000£319,000£565,000£517,500
2026£597,500£350,000£555,000£525,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley Common & Holwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromley Common & Holwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£475£465£459£473
2017£470£504£455£459
2018£537£448£450£448
2019£460£429£470£440
2020£495£474£468£476
2021£527£483£507£487
2022£591£486£552£538
2023£593£477£527£541
2024£556£473£522£527
2025£579£475£559£560
2026£437£379£530£555
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromley Common & Holwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bromley Common & Holwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR2 8EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR2 8EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202628, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8EHDetachedFreehold£470,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 11, Sovereign Court, 16, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8EHFlatsLeasehold£205,000
05 Mar 2025Flat 24, Sovereign Court, 16, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8EHFlatsLeasehold£180,000
07 Feb 2025Flat 3, Sovereign Court, 16, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8EHFlatsLeasehold£205,000
13 Mar 202544, Holmcroft Way, Bromley, BR2 8ADTerracedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the BR2 8EH postcode area, located within Bromley Common, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR2 8EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySouthborough Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBishop Justus CofE SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableTLC The Learning CentreOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR2 8EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR2 8EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSuper Shop191 Southborough Lane, Bickley, Keston, BR2 8ARWalking directions to Super Shop
0.1 miBudgens209-211 Southborough Lane, Bickley, Keston, BR2 8ARWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miPremierSalisbury Road, Bromley, BR2 9PXWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miSalisbury Convenience StoreSalisbury Road, Bromley, BR2 9PXWalking directions to Salisbury Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,362
Band B£1,589
Band C£1,816
Band D£2,042
Band E£2,496
Band F£2,950
Band G£3,404
Band H£4,085

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 BR2 8EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian Frederick Payne

Bromley Common & Holwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Simon Alexander Innes

Bromley Common & Holwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sunil Gupta

Bromley Common & Holwood - 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
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromley CommonE02000152
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 026BE01000662
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR2 8EH

Is BR2 8EH (Bromley Common) safe?

The area around BR2 8EH records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 BR2 8EH?

The median sale price around BR2 8EH in Bromley Common is £530,750 (about £531 per square foot) based on 198 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR2 8EH?

There are 9 schools close to BR2 8EH, including Southborough Primary School (Good), Bishop Justus CofE School (Good) and TLC The Learning Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR2 8EH?

The closest station to BR2 8EH is Bickley in TfL zone 5, about 1,342 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR2 8EH?

BR2 8EH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,994 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR2 8EH (Bromley Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromley and Biggin Hill covering BR2 8EH is Peter Fortune (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ian Frederick Payne (Conservative and Unionist Party), Simon Alexander Innes (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sunil Gupta (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.