47,411TOTAL POPULATION
21,134HOUSEHOLDS
4.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£58,760AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BR3 POSTCODE REGION

Bromley (BR3)

The BR3 postcode area is located in the Bromley postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 2057 individual postcodes.

There are 10 electoral wards in the BR3 postcode area, including Beckenham, Bromley, Chislehurst, Keston, Orpington, Swanley, West Wickham which come under the local authority of the Bromley Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 35% of people in BR3 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BR3 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


BR3 is a postcode located in the Bromley post town, district of Bromley in London, England. It is occupied by the Green Street area to the south, Upper Elmers End Road to the east, Godstone Road to the north and Widmore Road to the west.

BR3 covers the following places: Hayes and Bromley Common, Coney Hall, Kingswood Warren, Keston, Hayes and Park Langley in London Borough of Bromley. It covers an approximate area of 9.21 square miles and has a population of approximately 46,000 people.

The area of BR3 is mainly residential, and is home to many single family homes, apartments, and small business owners. Hayes is the hub of the BR3 postcode, with a selection of shops, cafes and restaurants. The area is also home to a variety of primary and secondary schools, making it a great area for families.

Coney Hall is the oldest part of BR3, and has a village-like atmosphere with a locally owned pub known as The Castle. There is a village green with a playground and a small church. Keston has long been a popular village for commuters needing easy access to London and to or from Kent.

The area is well-served by public transport links into central London and Kent. The BR3 postcode is located in the Zone 4 of the London transport system, and includes bus, Overground and Crossrail services. Hayes and Bromley Common railway station and Keston mark station offer fast and frequent services into Central London.

The general area of BR3, which includes Hayes, Bromley Common, Coney Hall and Keston, offers residents a great selection of shops, restaurants, pubs and recreational activities. There are a variety of parks in the local area including Hayes Park, Petts Wood Common, Kelsey Park, and Godstone Road Conservation Area, providing the local residents with plenty of options for leisure activities.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in BR3 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 35%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 35% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 72%WHITE
  • 28%NON-WHITE

72% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

BR3Greater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

BR3 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeBR3
Postal TownBromley
MSOA NameBromley 013
LSOA NameBromley 013C
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBromley
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

BR3 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BR3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Beckenham
Bellingham
Bromley Park
Downham
Eden Park
Lower Sydenham
New Beckenham
Park Langley
Shortlands
Southend
Upper Elmers End
Browse Postcodes in BR3

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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