Bromley · BR1

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BR1 (Bromley) in a nutshell

BR1 covers Bromley, Bickley, Downham, in Bromley and Lewisham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for BR1

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Two councils in one district

BR1 is split between Bromley and Lewisham. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

BR1 stretches across Bickley & Sundridge, Bromley Common & Holwood, Bromley Town and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BR1', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Mostly mains gas round here

Most homes in Bromley run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Bromley: 82.3% mains gas only
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New to gas safety certificates? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
  • Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.

More detail on the Bromley page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to BR1

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does BR1 cover?

BR1 (Bromley, Bickley, Downham) includes the wards of Bickley & Sundridge, Bromley Common & Holwood, Bromley Town, Catford South, Downham, Grove Park, Hither Green, Plaistow, Shortlands & Park Langley (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to BR1?

Neighbouring districts include BR2 (Bickley), BR7 (Chislehurst), SE12 (Lee), BR3 (Beckenham), SE3 (Blackheath) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BR1 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in BR1?

About 23,215 households and 55,962 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,262 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is BR1 in?

BR1 sits in Bromley, Lewisham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bromley and Biggin Hill, Lewisham East.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
BR1 1
Areas covered
Bromley, Bickley, Downham 2
Active postcodes
1,262 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
23,215 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
55,962 2
Electoral wards
Bickley & Sundridge, Bromley Common & Holwood, Bromley Town, Catford South, Downham, Grove Park, Hither Green, Plaistow … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bromley and Biggin Hill, Lewisham East 4
Local authority
Bromley, Lewisham 4
Households heated by mains gas only (Bromley built-up area)
82.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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