Hill Brow is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 2PQ is located in the Bickley & Sundridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromley and Chislehurst. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Brow, Bromley, BR1 2PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 2PY, BR1 2QB, BR1 2PH, BR1 2GJ, BR1 2SY, BR1 2PF, BR1 2PE, BR1 2PD, BR1 2QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 2PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% | 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 2PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.1% 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 | 21.7% | 23.2% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.8% | 66.1% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 21.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (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 | 53.7% | 61.5% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 27.3% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around BR1 2PQ this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 4.4% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 11.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 53.4% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 89.3% | 81.4% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 85.1% | 84.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 6% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 84.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 13.4% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 0.3% | -13.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Brow was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hill Brow has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 198th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Hill Brow, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,560,000 | 2023-04-27 | £1,593,773 |
| Olde Tymbers, 62 Hill Brow, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,725,000 | 2023-03-03 | £1,764,164 |
| Serendipity, 52 Hill Brow, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2022-07-12 | £2,134,462 |
| The Sorrells Hill Brow, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,207,000 | 2021-09-01 | £1,321,698 |
| Larkfield Hill Brow, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2021-05-27 | £2,171,742 |
BR1 2PQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2PQ 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Park Primary School Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School Tylney Road , BR1 2RL | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Fontaine Academy Nightingale Lane , Bickley BR1 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Plaistow Lane , BR1 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Primary School Nightingale Lane , BR1 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 599 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 977 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Babington House School Grange Drive , BR7 5ES | - not rated | 1,430 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & More | 179B Widmore Road, Bromley | 543 yd | |
| Papadam | 18 Tylney Road, Bromley | 654 yd | |
| Chaplins Cafe | 171 Widmore Road, Bromley | 677 yd | |
| Indian Pan | 167 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak | 206 Widmore Road, Bromley | 524 yd | |
| Bromley Sports Club / Bromley Cricket Club | 98 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 789 yd | |
| Bickley Park Cricket Club | Bickley Park Road, Bickley | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Bell | Ground Floor, 187 Widmore Road | 474 yd | |
| Shish Cos Kebab And Burger | 208 Widmore Road, Bromley | 524 yd | |
| Sinnamon Jerk Centre | 36 Canon Road, Bromley | 954 yd | |
| Smak Burgers & Shakes | 165 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 1,064 yd | |
| Happy Panda | 169 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bullers Wood School ST. NICOLAS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Bromley Cricket Club Plaistow Lane | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Holy Trinity College (Closed) Plaistow Lane | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Bickley Park School BICKLEY PARK SCHOOL LODGE BICKLEY PARK SCHOOL LODGE PAGE HEATH LANE | swimming pool | 962 yd |
| Bromley Adult Education College (Closed) The Widmore Centre The Widmore Centre Nightingale Lane | 983 yd | |
| Bickley Park Cricket Club BICKLEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed Church Hall FREELANDS ROAD | 1,085 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.