Lime Close is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 2WP is located in the Bickley & Sundridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromley and Chislehurst. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lime Close, Bromley, BR1 2WP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 2EH, BR1 2DP, BR1 2QT, BR1 2EA, BR1 2EQ, BR1 2EG, BR1 2DJ, BR1 2HQ, BR1 2US.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 2WP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 63% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 62.5% | 63% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 12.0% |
| Male | 37.5% | 37% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -12.0% |
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 | 27.2% | 26.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 40.1% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 20.7% | 21.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
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 | 37% | 44.5% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 31% | 28.9% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 17.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.9% | 17.2% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 11.8% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 39.4% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.2% | 83.8% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 89.6% | 76.6% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 9.9% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 76.1% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.4% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 1.4% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Close was 6.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.1% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lime Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 11th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lime Close, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2025-03-25 | £580,363 |
| 4 Lime Close, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2023-12-01 | £544,629 |
| 2 Lime Close, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-02-26 | £521,538 |
| 6 Lime Close, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2016-01-22 | £490,891 |
| 7 Lime Close, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-08-13 | £632,231 |
BR1 2WP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 2WP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BR1 2WP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raglan Primary School Raglan Road , BR2 9NL | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Fontaine Academy Nightingale Lane , Bickley BR1 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Primary School Nightingale Lane , BR1 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 820 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,591 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 | 1,522 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 | 393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 1,712 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington At Virgin Active | The Lido, Baths Road | 450 yd | |
| Indian Pan | 167 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 810 yd | |
| Roostys | 13 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 890 yd | |
| Taste Bud | 39 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 890 yd | |
| Oriental Garden | 85A Chatterton Road, Bromley | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickley Park Cricket Club | Bickley Park Road, Bickley | 536 yd | |
| The Lord Homesdale | Lord Homesdale, 184 Homesdale Road | 873 yd | |
| The Chequers | 177 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 882 yd | |
| Chatterton Arms | 41 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Fish Bar | 4 Salisbury Road, Bromley | 807 yd | |
| Smak Burgers & Shakes | 165 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 810 yd | |
| Happy Panda | 169 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 810 yd | |
| Tiffin Choice | 9 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 890 yd | |
| Pinh On | 65 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 958 yd | |
| Tesco | Homesdale Road, Bromley | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bickley Park School BICKLEY PARK SCHOOL LODGE BICKLEY PARK SCHOOL LODGE PAGE HEATH LANE | swimming pool | 462 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Bromley) BATHS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| Bickley Park Cricket Club BICKLEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Whitehall Recreation Ground (Closed) Southlands Road | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Bromley High School BLACKBROOK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 973 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.