Hawthorne Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 2TL 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 Hawthorne Road, Bromley, BR1 2TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 2HZ, BR1 2HY, BR1 2LP, BR1 2JD, BR1 2HW, BR1 2HN, BR1 2LX, BR1 2HL, BR1 2HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 2TL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 2TL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 24% | 24.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 55.8% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 9.3% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 57.4% | 58.9% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around BR1 2TL 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 56.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 7.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 56.2% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 22.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.3% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 7.2% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 76.1% | 69.2% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -12.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 73.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 73.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 72.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 21.5% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 0.5% | -14.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorne Road was 39.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.7% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Hawthorne Road has the 59th lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 352nd lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Gaywood Court, 42 Hawthorne Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2022-09-26 | £623,116 |
| Flat 3 Gaywood Court, 42 Hawthorne Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-03-07 | £628,931 |
| Flat 7 Gaywood Court, 42 Hawthorne Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-06-28 | £633,580 |
| Flat 1 Gaywood Court, 42 Hawthorne Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2017-10-10 | £643,243 |
| Flat 7 Gaywood Court, 42 Hawthorne Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2013-11-19 | £483,619 |
BR1 2TL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2TL 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 | 158 |
| Retired | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School Tylney Road , BR1 2RL | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL | 4out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raglan Primary School Raglan Road , BR2 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Fontaine Academy Nightingale Lane , Bickley BR1 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,218 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 2,542 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 | 2,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 568 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 741 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 2,296 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 | 842 yd | |
| Teds | 227 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 1,063 yd | |
| Coffee On Camden | 57 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst | 1,071 yd | |
| Harvester - Crooked Billet | Crooked Billet, 286 Southborough Lane | 1,088 yd | |
| Vunch Cafe | 217 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickley Park Cricket Club | Bickley Park Road, Bickley | 717 yd | |
| The Bickley | Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uskudar | Station Approach, Chislehurst | 842 yd | |
| Bridges Fish & Chips | 49 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst | 1,035 yd | |
| Marks Fish & Chips And Chinese Take Away | 229 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 1,063 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 53 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley High School BLACKBROOK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 455 yd |
| Bickley Park Cricket Club BICKLEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Bickley Park School BICKLEY PARK SCHOOL LODGE BICKLEY PARK SCHOOL LODGE PAGE HEATH LANE | swimming pool | 880 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.