17,322TOTAL POPULATION
7,079HOUSEHOLDS
4.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£66,040AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BR7 POSTCODE REGION

Bromley (BR7)

The BR7 postcode area is located in the Bromley postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 710 individual postcodes.

There are 8 electoral wards in the BR7 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, 36% of people in BR7 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 BR7 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


BR7 postcode in the Bromley district is located in the south-east corner of Greater London and encompasses four smaller postcodes; BR7 5, BR7 6, BR7 7, and BR7 8. All of these postcodes fall within both the London Borough of Bromley and the London Borough of Bexley and encompass the towns of Chislehurst, Eltham, Mottingham, and New Eltham. This area is noted for its leafy green spaces, historic homes, and attractive town-centres, which are full of pubs, restaurants and independent shops.

Chislehurst, the main hub of BR7 postcode, is a particularly desirable place to live due to its excellent schools, numerous green spaces, and easy access to central London via train or bus. The town centre is full of quaint, cobbled streets with a range of high street outlets, independent shops, cafes and restaurants. The area is also home to several noteworthy attractions, such as Chislehurst Caves, Chislehurst Golf Course, St Paul's Church and the Chislehurst Common Country Park.

Eltham is another attractive town within the BR7 postcode and features a lively, cobbled high street with a range of shops, pubs and restaurants. The area also includes a number of parks and open spaces, including central Eltham Common, the William Girling Reservoir and Hall Place Gardens. Eltham also boasts a Manor house and attractive buildings such as Eltham Palace and the former Royal Military School.

Mottingham is a small village within the BR7 postcode and is characterised by its picturesque churches and attractive homes. The area is also host to Hall Place Country Park, which is full of walking trails and stunning flora and fauna. Mottingham is also home to a number of independent businesses and offers easy access to the neighbouring towns of Chislehurst and Eltham.

New Eltham is the final area within the BR7 postcode and is also small but charming village with attractive, semi-detached homes and cottages. The area includes a number of pubs, shops and parks, such as New Eltham Common and Eltham Park South. New Eltham also provides excellent transport links to neighbouring towns and Central London, via the South Eastern rail service.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in BR7 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 36%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 36% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 79%WHITE
  • 21%NON-WHITE

79% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

BR7Greater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

BR7 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 CodeBR7
Postal TownBromley
MSOA NameBromley 007
LSOA NameBromley 007E
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBromley
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

BR7 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BR7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bickley
Chislehurst
Chislehurst West
Elmstead
Foxbury
Longlands
New Eltham
Sidcup
St Paul's Cray
Browse Postcodes in BR7

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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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