The postcodes with worst drivers in the Bromley borough have been revealed as DVLA data shows the total combined penalty points across the areas.
With 264,109 licensed drivers in Bromley, the stats unveiled some interesting trends across the various postcodes.
Here is a breakdown of the post codes in Bromley borough and the total amount of points.
BR1 Postcode: Bromley
Total licences: 49,923
Total points: 2,988
The BR1 postcode area in Bromley has the highest number of driving licences and accumulated points. With close to 50,000 licenses, the area showcases significant use of vehicles.
BR3 Postcode: Beckenham
Total licences: 41,901
Total points: 1,893
Beckenham's BR3 postcode exhibits a slightly lower number of driving licences but still maintains a significant presence on the roads.
BR2 Postcode:
Bromley Total licences: 40,923
Total points: 1,910
The BR2 postcode has just over 1,900 points accumulated so drivers in this area also exhibit relatively responsible behaviour.
BR6 Postcode: Orpington
Total licences: 40,715
Total points: 1,729
Moving towards Orpington, the BR6 postcode showcases a significant number of driving licences, indicating active road usage. Despite this, the accumulation of approximately 1,700 points suggests a relatively lower incidence of traffic violations compared to neighbouring areas.
BR5 Postcode: Orpington
Total licences: 38,656
Total points: 2,022
The BR5 postcode in Orpington presents a slightly different scenario with a comparable number of licences but a higher accumulation of points. With over 2,000 points recorded, it is clear that this area has increased traffic violations.
BR8 Postcode: Swanley
Total licences: 19,253
Total points: 1,211
Moving towards Swanley, the BR8 postcode area exhibits a lower number of driving licences compared to Bromley and Orpington. Despite this, the accumulation of over 1,200 points suggests a notable presence of traffic violations.
BR4 Postcode: West Wickham
Total licences: 16,878
Total points: 724
West Wickham's BR4 postcode portrays a relatively lower number of driving licences and accumulated points compared to neighbouring areas. With just over 700 points recorded, drivers in this area appear to demonstrate better adherence to traffic regulations.
BR7 Postcode: Chislehurst
Total licences: 15,860
Total points: 909
Lastly, the BR7 postcode in Chislehurst presents a similar pattern to BR4, with a lower number of licences and accumulated points. Despite this, the presence of nearly 1,000 points indicates room for improvement in driving behaviours.
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