Faro Close, Bromley, BR1 2RR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR1 2RR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	49.1%	-3.6%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	47.3%	50.9%	3.6%	49.0%	1.9%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	34.7%	35.6%	0.9%	37.9%	-2.3%
Married: Opposite sex	45.9%	44.4%	-1.5%	44.2%	0.2%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	6.7%	6.7%	0.1%	6.6%
Divorced	13.3%	12.2%	-1.1%	9.1%	3.1%
Widowed	6.1%	1.1%	-5.0%	6.1%	-5.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	56.3%	49.1%	-7.2%	48.4%	0.7%
Good health	32.1%	32.1%	0.0%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	9.8%	15.1%	5.3%	12.7%	2.4%
Bad health	1.8%	3.8%	2.0%	4.0%	-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.

In the area around BR1 2RR this area, 8.7% 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 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	4.1%	8.7%	4.6%	18.2%	-9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.2%	7.6%	-1.6%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	13%	-3.3%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	0%	5.4%	5.4%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.3%	10.9%	-3.4%	16.9%	-6.0%
Degree or Similar	52%	48.9%	-3.1%	33.8%	15.1%
Other	4.1%	5.4%	1.3%	2.8%	2.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	3.1%	-1.2%
Other Asian	0%	2.8%	2.8%	1.6%	1.2%
Black African	8%	0%	-8.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
White	87.5%	90.6%	3.1%	81.4%	9.2%
Arab	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86% 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	91.1%	86%	-5.1%	83.2%	2.8%
European Union	2.7%	5.6%	2.9%	6.1%	-0.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	3.7%	3.7%	0.8%	2.9%
Africa	5.4%	0.9%	-4.5%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.8%	2.8%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.3%	86.8%	-2.5%	83.2%	3.6%
10+ Years	0%	11.3%	11.3%	9.8%	1.5%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	8.9%	0%	-8.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.5%	76.7%	14.8%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
Oceania	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
No passport held	4.7%	13.5%	-8.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.5%	37.2%	12.3%
Christian	38.3%	46.2%	-7.9%
Buddhist	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Not answered	8.4%	6.0%	2.4%

Safety

Is Faro Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faro Close was 75.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.9% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Faro Close has the 54th highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 315th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

🔎 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. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£72,400

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in BR1 2RR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Faro Close are based on 29 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 Faro Close, Bromley, BR1 2RR

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR1 2RR

Average Price
£402,519

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£990,386

Flats/Maisonettes
£284,946

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Faro Close

Average Price
£399,076

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£938,565

Flats/Maisonettes
£286,682

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Faro CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Faro Close, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-11-14	£353,063
5 Faro Close, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£310,000	2024-07-26	£328,042
1 Faro Close, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£280,500	2024-04-24	£303,900
9 Faro Close, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2023-08-09	£136,126
5 Faro Close, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£275,000	2021-06-18	£290,391

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR1 2RR

Employment

BR1 2RR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2RR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BR1 2RR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	29
Retired	28
Self-Employed	12
Part-Time Employee	10
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Looking after home or family	1
Other	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Human health and social work activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Information and communication	7
Education	7
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Construction	3
Real estate activities	2
Manufacturing	2
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Road , BR7 5PQ	3out of 4	1,456 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School Tylney Road , BR1 2RL	3out of 4	1,679 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA	3out of 4	1,894 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
La Fontaine Academy Nightingale Lane , Bickley BR1 2SQ	3out of 4	1,946 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL	4out of 4	1,969 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ	4out of 4	850 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW	- not rated	1,305 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS	3out of 4	1,354 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ	3out of 4	2,991 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH	3out of 4	2,995 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	2,713 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	1,030 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW	- not rated	1,106 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW	4out of 4	1,296 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Babington House School Grange Drive , BR7 5ES	- not rated	1,782 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR	- not rated	1,816 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	Distance
Dennys Lobster & Oyster Seafood Restaurant	Dennys Lobster And Oyster Bar, Station Approach	195 yd
Coffee On Camden	57 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst	493 yd
Chislehurst Caves	Old Hill, Chislehurst	584 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bickley	Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst	445 yd
Imperial Arms	Old Hill, Chislehurst	627 yd
Ramblers Rest	Mill Place, Chislehurst	653 yd
Chislehurst & West Kent Cricket Club	Cricket Club Pavilion, Cricket Ground Road	688 yd
Bickley Park Cricket Club	Bickley Park Road, Bickley	908 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Uskudar	Station Approach, Chislehurst	195 yd
Bridges Fish & Chips	49 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst	445 yd
Fireaway Pizza	53 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst	497 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bickley Park Cricket Club BICKLEY PARK ROAD	grass pitches	907 yd
Chislehurst & West Kent Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND ROAD	grass pitches	927 yd
Bullers Wood School ST. NICOLAS LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	984 yd
Chislehurst Golf Club CAMDEN PLACE CAMDEN PLACE CAMDEN PARK ROAD	golf	1,044 yd
Bromley High School BLACKBROOK LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,045 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	221.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BR1 2RR