Bird In Hand Lane is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 2NA 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 Bird In Hand Lane, Bromley, BR1 2NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 2NB, BR1 2QH, BR1 2QQ, BR1 2TB, BR1 2QG, BR1 2QJ, BR1 2ND, BR1 2QF, BR1 2DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 2NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48% | 49.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2NA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% 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 | 26.9% | 24.8% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 62.8% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 18.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 58.8% | 57.8% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 10.4% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 11.7% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 52.5% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 88.2% | 79.3% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 90.7% | 85.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 85.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 12% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bird In Hand Lane was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Bird In Hand Lane has the 17th lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 147th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Bird In Hand Lane, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2023-10-20 | £935,975 |
| 33 Bird In Hand Lane, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,235,000 | 2022-04-01 | £1,295,116 |
| 47 Bird In Hand Lane, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2021-11-10 | £996,386 |
| 41 Bird In Hand Lane, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £779,000 | 2021-05-26 | £906,021 |
| Hop House, 53 Bird In Hand Lane, Bromley, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £1,160,000 | 2015-10-16 | £1,524,615 |
BR1 2NA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2NA 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 | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Fontaine Academy Nightingale Lane , Bickley BR1 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Primary School Nightingale Lane , BR1 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Park Primary School Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raglan Primary School Raglan Road , BR2 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 258 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,864 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 | 2,012 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 | 608 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papadam | 18 Tylney Road, Bromley | 314 yd | |
| Indian Pan | 167 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 367 yd | |
| Coffee & More | 179B Widmore Road, Bromley | 570 yd | |
| Lexington At Virgin Active | The Lido, Baths Road | 696 yd | |
| Chaplins Cafe | 171 Widmore Road, Bromley | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Homesdale | Lord Homesdale, 184 Homesdale Road | 471 yd | |
| The Oak | 206 Widmore Road, Bromley | 495 yd | |
| Bickley Park Cricket Club | Bickley Park Road, Bickley | 655 yd | |
| Bromley Sports Club / Bromley Cricket Club | 98 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 1,009 yd | |
| Bromley Common Social And Athletic Club | 33 Great Elms Road, Bromley | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinnamon Jerk Centre | 36 Canon Road, Bromley | 342 yd | |
| Smak Burgers & Shakes | 165 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 367 yd | |
| Happy Panda | 169 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 367 yd | |
| Tom Bell | Ground Floor, 187 Widmore Road | 407 yd | |
| Shish Cos Kebab And Burger | 208 Widmore Road, Bromley | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Homesdale Road, Bromley | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bickley Park School BICKLEY PARK SCHOOL LODGE BICKLEY PARK SCHOOL LODGE PAGE HEATH LANE | swimming pool | 469 yd |
| Bromley Adult Education College (Closed) The Widmore Centre The Widmore Centre Nightingale Lane | 533 yd | |
| Bickley Park Cricket Club BICKLEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Bromley) BATHS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Whitehall Recreation Ground (Closed) Southlands Road | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Bromley Cricket Club Plaistow Lane | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 955 yd |
| Bullers Wood School ST. NICOLAS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 192.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.