Overview of BR1 2EJ

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Parkside Avenue is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 2EJ 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 Parkside Avenue, Bromley, BR1 2EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BR1 2HA, BR1 2EX, BR1 2EQ, BR1 2EN, BR1 2EG, BR1 2EZ, BR2 9RD, BR1 2EL, BR1 2DL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 2EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.9%51.2%2.3% 51.0% 0.2%
Male51.1%48.8%-2.3% 49.0% -0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single36%34.1%-1.9% 37.9% -3.8%
Married: Opposite sex41.4%44.3%2.9% 44.2% 0.1%
Separated3.3%2%-1.3% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced11.7%12.6%0.9% 9.1% 3.5%
Widowed7.5%6.9%-0.6% 6.1% 0.8%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.6%50.9%8.3% 48.4% 2.5%
Good health38.7%33.4%-5.3% 33.6% -0.2%
Fair health13.5%12.5%-1.0% 12.7% -0.2%
Bad health5%2.1%-2.9% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health0.4%1%0.6% 1.2% -0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications19.2%17.9%-1.3% 18.2% -0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.1%8.1%-4.0% 9.6% -1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.6%11%-6.6% 13.4% -2.4%
Apprenticeship3.3%1.6%-1.7% 5.3% -3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.2%16.3%7.1% 16.9% -0.6%
Degree or Similar31.4%42.3%10.9% 33.8% 8.5%
Other7.1%2.8%-4.3% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.4%1.4%0.0% 0.7% 0.7%
Indian6.4%3.1%-3.3% 3.1% 0.0%
Other Asian2.1%0.7%-1.4% 1.6% -0.9%
Black African0%2.4%2.4% 2.5% -0.1%
Black Caribbean2.5%3.5%1.0% 1.0% 2.5%
Other Black0.7%0%-0.7% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0.4%0%-0.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%1%0.3% 0.9% 0.1%
Mixed Other1.4%2.1%0.7% 0.8% 1.3%
White83.7%84.7%1.0% 81.4% 3.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.4%0%-0.4% 0.1% -0.1%
Other0%1%1.0% 1.6% -0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.9%81.9%1.0% 83.2% -1.3%
European Union5.7%2.8%-2.9% 6.1% -3.3%
Rest of Europe0.4%2.8%2.4% 0.8% 2.0%
Africa5.3%5.6%0.3% 2.7% 2.9%
Middle East and Asia6%2.8%-3.2% 5.6% -2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.1%3.1%2.0% 1.3% 1.8%
Oceania0.7%1%0.3% 0.3% 0.7%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK80.5%81.4%0.9% 83.2% -1.8%
10+ Years0.4%12.4%12.0% 9.8% 2.6%
5-10 Years3.2%3.1%-0.1% 2.9% 0.2%
2-5 Years5%0%-5.0% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years11%3.1%-7.9% 1.9% 1.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.9% 76.7% 13.2%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland1.4% 1.3% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
North America and the Caribbean1% 0.3% 0.7%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held5.9% 13.5% -7.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion36.6% 37.2% -0.6%
Christian52.6% 46.2% 6.4%
Hindu2.4% 1.7% 0.7%
Muslim2.8% 6.5% -3.7%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered5.2% 6.0% -0.8%

Safety

Is Parkside Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkside Avenue was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Parkside Avenue has the 75th highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 410th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 130.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£66,100
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in BR1 2EJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Parkside Avenue are based on 47 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Parkside Avenue, Bromley, BR1 2EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR1 2EJ

Average Price
£573,707
Semi-Detached
£581,552
Terraced
£542,741
Detached
£780,011
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Parkside Avenue

Average Price
£600,092
Semi-Detached
£617,603
Terraced
£553,271
Detached
£834,260
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Parkside AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
38 Parkside Avenue, Bromley, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£530,0002025-03-14 £544,411
38A Parkside Avenue, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£490,0002024-08-16 £519,094
19 Parkside Avenue, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£525,0002024-07-23 £562,619
28 Parkside Avenue, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£540,0002023-09-25 £570,873
36 Parkside Avenue, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£544,9992022-10-27 £552,056
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR1 2EJ

Employment

BR1 2EJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee91
Retired51
Self-Employed38
Part-Time Employee23
Student (economically inactive)12
Looking after home or family11
Other8
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Unemployed7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Human health and social work activities20
Education15
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Information and communication11
Financial and insurance activities10
Other9
Manufacturing9
Construction9
Administrative and support service activities8
Transport and storage7
Accommodation and food service activities4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Raglan Primary School
Raglan Road , BR2 9NL
3out of 4 714 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School
Tylney Road , BR1 2RL
3out of 4 1,028 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bickley Primary School
Nightingale Lane , BR1 2SQ
3out of 4 1,137 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
La Fontaine Academy
Nightingale Lane , Bickley BR1 2SQ
3out of 4 1,139 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Southborough Primary School
Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA
3out of 4 1,511 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bullers Wood School for Boys
Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW
- not rated 1,047 yd Free schools Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Ravensbourne School
Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH
3out of 4 1,591 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bullers Wood School
St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ
4out of 4 1,659 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Bishop Justus CofE School
Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ
3out of 4 1,788 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Coopers School
Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS
3out of 4 2,829 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
London South East Colleges
Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE
- not rated 1,228 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bickley Park School
24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS
- not rated 681 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Bromley High School
Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW
- not rated 1,185 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy
Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA
3out of 4 1,406 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ashgrove School Ltd
116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE
- not rated 1,800 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Breaside Preparatory School
41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR
- not rated 1,802 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lexington At Virgin ActiveThe Lido, Baths Road374 yd
Roostys13 Chatterton Road, Bromley653 yd
Taste Bud39 Chatterton Road, Bromley653 yd
Oriental Garden85A Chatterton Road, Bromley654 yd
Twins Cafe48 Chatterton Road, Bromley697 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Chequers177 Southborough Lane, Bromley635 yd
Chatterton Arms41 Chatterton Road, Bromley653 yd
Bickley Park Cricket ClubBickley Park Road, Bickley827 yd
Toby Carvery - The CrownThe Crown, 155 Bromley Common877 yd
The Lord HomesdaleLord Homesdale, 184 Homesdale Road890 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Salisbury Fish Bar4 Salisbury Road, Bromley516 yd
Tiffin Choice9 Chatterton Road, Bromley653 yd
Pinh On65 Chatterton Road, Bromley654 yd
Smak Burgers & Shakes165 Homesdale Road, Bromley860 yd
Happy Panda169 Homesdale Road, Bromley860 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op2 Chatterton Road, Bromley709 yd
TescoHomesdale Road, Bromley1,042 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Whitehall Recreation Ground (Closed)
Southlands Road
grass pitches401 yd
Virgin Active Club (Bromley)
BATHS ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool408 yd
Bickley Park School
BICKLEY PARK SCHOOL LODGE BICKLEY PARK SCHOOL LODGE PAGE HEATH LANE
swimming pool727 yd
Bickley Park Cricket Club
BICKLEY PARK ROAD
grass pitches830 yd
Blue Circle Sports Ground (Closed)
Crown Lane
grass pitches969 yd
Bromley High School
BLACKBROOK LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts1,060 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed59.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed87.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.