46,011TOTAL POPULATION
18,938HOUSEHOLDS
5.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£61,360AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BR5 POSTCODE REGION

Bromley (BR5)

The BR5 postcode area is located in the Bromley postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1301 individual postcodes.

There are 12 electoral wards in the BR5 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, 25% of people in BR5 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 BR5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The BR5 postcode covers the Bromley area of South East London, located south of the River Thames and extending eastward into Kent. It includes the towns of Bickley, Chislehurst, Keston and Swanley, as well as parts of Orpington. The area is known for its suburban towns, parks and forests, as well as its agricultural land and excellent transport links.

Bromley is a beautiful part of London, with an area of green open spaces providing views of the skyline. It has a large leisure centre, theatre and shopping centre, all complete with a buzzing nightlife. Well connected to the rest of London and Kent, the BR5 postcode benefits from a great transport system of buses, trains and trams.

Education is an important aspect of life in Bromley, with the area boasting a range of schools including nurseries, primary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities.

When it comes to entertainment and amenities, the BR5 postcode boasts a range of parks, facilities and green spaces. Chislehurst has an impressive variety of wildlife and is home to Hawkwood College which is a large estate that offers educational courses and retreats. Keston is an area of open woods and parks as well as taking advantage of its close proximity to big-city events such as the annual London Marathon. The area also has numerous sports clubs and leisure centres.

For those looking for rural living, the BR5 postcode has a range of quaint neighbourhoods and villages, such as Bickley and Swanley. This area also offers a wide variety of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes and pubs.

Getting around the BR5 postcode couldn't be easier. It is served by the London Underground Bakerloo Line, as well as a variety of buses and trams. It has great links to the rest of Kent and London, making it easy to reach the capital for work or pleasure.

The BR5 postcode is a great area for families, professionals and those looking for a peaceful suburban life. There is something for everyone, with an excellent variety of amenities, entertainment and transport links.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% of people in BR5 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 25%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 82%WHITE
  • 18%NON-WHITE

82% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

BR5Greater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

BR5 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 CodeBR5
Postal TownBromley
MSOA NameBromley 022
LSOA NameBromley 022D
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBromley
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

BR5 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BR5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Broom Hill
Crockenhill
Derry Downs
Foots Cray
Hockenden
Kevingtown
Poverest
Ramsden
Ruxley
St Mary Cray
St Paul's Cray
Upper Ruxley
White Oak
Browse Postcodes in BR5

Dig even deeper into the BR5 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:

Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (BR) and estimated address.

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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