Postcode report
Is BR1 5SF a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About BR1 5SF: area rating, property, schools and local change
BR1 5SF is a postcode in Plaistow, Bromley, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BR1 5SF, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BR1 5SF are property market signals and jobs, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BR1 5SF is based on Lewisham 026 Census 2021. It covers 6,958 residents, 6,737 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 47% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 30% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near BR1 5SF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BR1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £430k from 80 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BR1 5SF can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 9 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BR1 5SF by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BR1 5SF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 109 HMO licences, 23 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BR1 5SF
Is BR1 5SF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BR1 5SF?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BR1 5SF?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BR1 5SF?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for BR1 5SF?
LocaleIQ matched BR1 5SF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BR1 5SF?
The latest median sold price is £430k based on 80 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BR1 5SF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 109 HMO licences, 23 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.