Parkland Mead is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 2FQ is located in the Bickley & Sundridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromley and Chislehurst. This postcode has been in use since 2006-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parkland Mead, Bromley, BR1 2FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 2FW, BR1 2FU, BR1 2FJ, BR1 2FE, BR1 2FT, BR1 2FF, BR1 2FH, BR1 2FG, BR1 2FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 2FQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 55.5% | 55% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 44.5% | 45% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BR1 2FQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.3% | 59.3% | 13.0% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 26.6% | -15.8% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 64.6% | 53.9% | -10.7% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 31.8% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 13.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 22% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 36.5% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 68.6% | 70% | 1.4% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 84.7% | 84% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 83.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 1.6% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkland Mead was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Parkland Mead has the 24th lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 161st lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Parkland Mead, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2024-06-21 | £682,393 |
| Flat 2 St Neras Court, 6 Parkland Mead, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2024-02-16 | £328,390 |
| Flat 3 St Neots Court, 5 Parkland Mead, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-12-20 | £269,430 |
| Flat 1 St Neots Court, 5 Parkland Mead, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-05-26 | £319,589 |
| Flat 6 St Neots Court, 5 Parkland Mead, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-08-02 | £322,590 |
The percentage of student residents living in BR1 2FQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst (St Nicholas) Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School School Road , The Common BR7 5PQ | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Technology College Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Coopers Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,493 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 4,091 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley High School GDST Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School 110 Slades Drive , BR7 6FG | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School 110 Slades Drive , BR7 6FG | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford House School 8-10 Southborough Road , Bickley BR1 2EB | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennys Lobster & Oyster Seafood Restaurant | Dennys Lobster And Oyster Bar, Station Approach | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uskudar | Station Approach, Chislehurst | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley High School BLACKBROOK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 517 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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 | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.