The Fairway is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 2JY 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 The Fairway, Bromley, BR1 2JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 2JX, BR1 2JZ, BR1 2LA, BR1 2JR, BR1 2TZ, BR2 8BB, BR2 8AW, BR1 2TY, BR1 2JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 2JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2JY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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 | 23.7% | 31.9% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.5% | 55% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Separated | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 49.8% | 56.6% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.2% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.1% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21.3% | 15.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 10.5% | -9.6% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18.4% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 40.5% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.3% | 86.1% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 92.3% | 89.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 89.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.8% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fairway was 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Fairway has the 67th lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 402nd lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Fairway, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2024-07-12 | £702,083 |
| 54 The Fairway, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £607,000 | 2022-12-02 | £605,790 |
| 60 The Fairway, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2021-11-26 | £675,757 |
| 48 The Fairway, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-03-05 | £695,944 |
| 24 The Fairway, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2020-06-12 | £904,369 |
BR1 2JY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | - not rated | 725 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL | 4out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raglan Primary School Raglan Road , BR2 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 4,407 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 | 674 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stratford House School 8-10 Southborough Road , Bickley BR1 2EB | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Parva School 14 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vunch Cafe | 217 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 236 yd | |
| Teds | 227 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 238 yd | |
| Mustard | 201 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 266 yd | |
| Tony's Cafe & Grill | 197 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 268 yd | |
| Topkapi Meze Grill | 189 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 177 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks Fish & Chips And Chinese Take Away | 229 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 238 yd | |
| Salisbury Fish Bar | 4 Salisbury Road, Bromley | 646 yd | |
| Pinh On | 65 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Recreation Ground PARKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Bromley High School BLACKBROOK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Southborough Primary School SOUTHBOROUGH LANE | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Whitehall Recreation Ground (Closed) Southlands Road | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Blue Circle Sports Ground (Closed) Crown Lane | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Bromley) BATHS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,057 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.