Wells Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 2AJ is located in the Bickley & Sundridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromley and Chislehurst. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wells Road, Bromley, BR1 2AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 2AQ, BR1 2AG, BR1 2NZ, BR1 2BA, BR1 2NU, BR1 2NY, BR1 2BF, BR1 2NT, BR7 5LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 2AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 52% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BR1 2AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 30% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 55.5% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 56.4% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 6.9% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 10.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 53.8% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.9% | 74.1% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 79.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 79.8% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 80.3% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 0.3% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wells Road was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wells Road has the 51st lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 321st lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Wells Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2022-03-30 | £2,211,583 |
| 5 Wells Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2016-03-29 | £1,163,293 |
| 2 Wells Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,220,500 | 2015-01-05 | £3,157,124 |
| Beech Lodge, 4 Wells Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,295,000 | 2013-03-13 | £2,385,400 |
| 5 Wells Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2010-09-03 | £1,177,050 |
BR1 2AJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BR1 2AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School Tylney Road , BR1 2RL | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Fontaine Academy Nightingale Lane , Bickley BR1 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Primary School Nightingale Lane , BR1 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Park Primary School Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Road , BR7 5PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 829 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 729 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Babington House School Grange Drive , BR7 5ES | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee On Camden | 57 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst | 394 yd | |
| Dennys Lobster & Oyster Seafood Restaurant | Dennys Lobster And Oyster Bar, Station Approach | 460 yd | |
| Chislehurst Caves | Old Hill, Chislehurst | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bickley | Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst | 396 yd | |
| Bickley Park Cricket Club | Bickley Park Road, Bickley | 577 yd | |
| Imperial Arms | Old Hill, Chislehurst | 807 yd | |
| Ramblers Rest | Mill Place, Chislehurst | 880 yd | |
| Chislehurst & West Kent Cricket Club | Cricket Club Pavilion, Cricket Ground Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Fish & Chips | 49 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst | 396 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 53 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst | 416 yd | |
| Uskudar | Station Approach, Chislehurst | 460 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bullers Wood School ST. NICOLAS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Bickley Park Cricket Club BICKLEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Bickley Park School BICKLEY PARK SCHOOL LODGE BICKLEY PARK SCHOOL LODGE PAGE HEATH LANE | swimming pool | 765 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.