Breckonmead is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 3BW is located in the Bromley Town 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 Breckonmead, Bromley, BR1 3BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 3DZ, BR1 3DY, BR1 3BE, BR1 3BN, BR1 3BP, BR1 3BX, BR1 3AE, BR1 3DH, BR1 3FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR1 3BW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 51% | 47.7% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 49% | 52.3% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 35.3% | 40.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 44.3% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 57.5% | 57.9% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 5.8% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 11.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 45.7% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.4% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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 | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 83.4% | 73.4% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 81.4% | 83.5% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 83.5% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 11.5% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 1.9% | -9.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Breckonmead was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.3% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Breckonmead has the 71st lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 422nd lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Breckonmead, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-12-16 | £470,419 |
| 21 Breckonmead, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-09-02 | £459,488 |
| 15 Breckonmead, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-06-19 | £441,625 |
| 29 Breckonmead, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-08-02 | £458,935 |
| 7 Breckonmead, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2018-09-26 | £476,530 |
BR1 3BW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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 3BW 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Fontaine Academy Nightingale Lane , Bickley BR1 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Primary School Nightingale Lane , BR1 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Park Primary School Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Plaistow Lane , BR1 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School Tylney Road , BR1 2RL | 3out of 4 | 686 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 | 952 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 149 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 503 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,569 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaplins Cafe | 171 Widmore Road, Bromley | 179 yd | |
| Coffee & More | 179B Widmore Road, Bromley | 335 yd | |
| Papadam | 18 Tylney Road, Bromley | 497 yd | |
| Azaaya Bar & Restaurant | 50 - 54 Widmore Road, Bromley | 585 yd | |
| Indian Pan | 167 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Sports Club / Bromley Cricket Club | 98 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 322 yd | |
| The Oak | 206 Widmore Road, Bromley | 394 yd | |
| Crown And Anchor | The Crown And Anchor, 19 Park Road | 610 yd | |
| Freelands Tavern | 31 Freelands Road, Bromley | 651 yd | |
| White Horse | The White Horse, 64 Palace Road | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shish Cos Kebab And Burger | 208 Widmore Road, Bromley | 394 yd | |
| Tom Bell | Ground Floor, 187 Widmore Road | 504 yd | |
| Sinnamon Jerk Centre | 36 Canon Road, Bromley | 663 yd | |
| Smak Burgers & Shakes | 165 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 832 yd | |
| Happy Panda | 169 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Homesdale Road, Bromley | 751 yd | |
| Lidl | 124 - 126 High Street, Bromley | 873 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 37 - 41 High Street, Bromley | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley Cricket Club Plaistow Lane | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 298 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed Church Hall FREELANDS ROAD | 452 yd | |
| Bromley Adult Education College (Closed) The Widmore Centre The Widmore Centre Nightingale Lane | 467 yd | |
| Holy Trinity College (Closed) Plaistow Lane | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Pavilion Leisure Centre (Bromley) PAVILION LEISURE CENTRE PAVILION LEISURE CENTRE KENTISH WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bromley) CROSBY HOUSE 9-13 CROSBY HOUSE 9-13 ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Sundridge Park Executive Fitness Centre (Closed) Plaistow Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 980 yd |
| Trugym Bromley 31-33 31-33 EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 985 yd |
| Bromley Wendover Lawn Tennis Club GLANVILLE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,005 yd |
| West Wickham New Church Hall High Street | 1,091 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.