Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Bromley: a school rated Outstanding 0.2 miles away and roughly 14 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around BR2 7AB.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 20 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 26 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Hayes School (Outstanding) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
2crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
14GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 13 GP, 1 hospital, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BEXLEY 0-19 SERVICE — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 12 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- IMD environment decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- beside open access land (17.4 ha total
- largest park 8 ha (0.26 mi away))
Nearest: Sports Facility (500 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
25shops & libraries
- 22 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Sainsburys, Iceland, Spar…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Hayes Station Road Approach — 0.6 mi
In Bromley, 69% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (88% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 88% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Bromley, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BR2 7AB.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in BR2.
Average sold price by property type across the BR2 district, 2021–2026.
About BR2 7AB
BR2 7AB scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Baston House School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BR2 7AB is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 28,050 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 26 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 14 rated Good. The nearest school is Baston House School, within a short walk.
There were 2 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 13 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BEXLEY 0-19 SERVICE, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is BRIDGEWAYS DAY HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
