A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
This section of the site is all about the BR Postcode area, also known as the Bromley Postal Area. Explore links to the next level to learn more about specific postcode districts such as BR1.
Map of the BR Postcode Area
Your support helps keep this site running!
If you enjoy using this website, consider buying me a coffee to help cover hosting costs.
Map of the BR Bromley Postcode Area
Explore the postcode area by using our interactive map.
Quick Facts about the BR Postcode
| Width from East to West | 12.37 mi |
| Height from North to South | 8.10 mi |
| Area of BR | 55.97 mi² |
| Maximum Width | 12.43 mi |
| Perimeter of Postcode Area | 48.92 mi |
| Number of Postcode Districts | 8 |
| Number of Postcode Sectors | 36 |
| Number of Post Towns | 7 |
| Number of Postcodes | 6,819 |
The BR postcode area represents a group of 8 postal districts in the Bromley area of the United Kingdom. The area code stands for the letters b and r in BRomley. The area has a population of 299,293 and covers an area of 144,958 hectares. Fun fact: 0.46% of the population of Great Britain lives in this area.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Greater London (93.43%), Kent (6.57%).
Post Towns and Postcode Districts
Where is the BR Postcode Area?
The Bromley BR Postcode has it's West in the London Region and it' East in the South East of England.. The postal area borders the following neighbouring postal areas: DA - Dartford, CR - Croydon, SE - London - SE and TN - Tonbridge, and is located inland.
How built up is the Postcode Area?
I've calculated the total area covered by building footprints within the postcode area.
By analyzing this against the total area, I've determined the percentage of the area that's developed, this will give you an idea of how urban or rural the postcode region is.
The higher the percentage the more urban the area is. For example the least urban district is BR8 and the most urban is BR1.
| Postcode District | Total Area (m²) | Footprint Area (m²) | Built Percentage % |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR8 | 21,155,342 | 986,804 | 4.66% |
| BR6 | 37,659,979 | 2,226,869 | 5.91% |
| BR2 | 25,006,716 | 1,893,143 | 7.57% |
| BR7 | 10,922,647 | 870,422 | 7.97% |
| BR4 | 7,817,989 | 760,501 | 9.73% |
| BR5 | 16,778,381 | 1,747,170 | 10.41% |
| BR3 | 12,752,312 | 1,807,289 | 14.17% |
| BR1 | 12,863,012 | 2,052,955 | 15.96% |
| Total | 144,956,378 (m²) | 12,345,153 (m²) | 8.52% |
A map showing the boundary of BR in relation to other areas
There are 1 towns within the Bromley postcode area.
| Unit | Area² |
|---|---|
| Hectares | 144,958² |
| Miles | 560² |
| Feet | 15,603,134,162² |
| Kilometres | 1,450² |
Postal Delivery Offices Serving the Postcode Area
- Beckenham Delivery Office
- Bromley Delivery Office
- Chislehurst Delivery Office
- Orpington Delivery Office
- Swanley Delivery Office
- West Wickham Delivery Office
Tourist Attractions within the Area
We found 1 visitor attractions within the Bromley postcode area
| Down House - Home of Charles Darwin |
|---|
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Down House - Home of Charles Darwin on Google Maps |
Councils within the BR Area
