Spencer Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 3WU is located in the Bromley Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromley and Chislehurst. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spencer Road, Bromley, BR1 3WU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 3SX, BR1 3WB, BR1 3SU, BR1 3SY, BR1 3SN, BR1 3ST, BR1 3SZ, BR1 3RL, BR1 3TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 3WU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents 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 | 54.6% | 52.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 47.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BR1 3WU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.4% | 42.7% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 42.4% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 45.9% | 53.9% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 33.5% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 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.
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 52.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 11.1% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.8% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 10.5% | -3.9% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 52.3% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 18.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 82.2% | 72.1% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 82% | 67.9% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 14.9% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 67.5% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 17.3% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 2.1% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spencer Road was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.6% lower than the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Spencer Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope and the 355th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.6%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 6 Carmine Court, 3 Spencer Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-10-25 | £409,234 |
| Flat 12 Carmine Court, 3 Spencer Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-01-19 | £371,550 |
| Flat 17 Carmine Court, 3 Spencer Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-12-15 | £332,629 |
| Flat 14 Carmine Court, 3 Spencer Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-11-10 | £381,760 |
| Flat 11 Carmine Court, 3 Spencer Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-06-30 | £374,868 |
BR1 3WU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 3WU 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 | 162 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of England Primary School London Lane , BR1 4HF | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary School Beckenham Lane , Shortlands BR2 0DA | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 2out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Shortlands Kingswood Road , BR2 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 2,796 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 | 4,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,899 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,927 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 1,853 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quasar Elite | Quasar, 94 Bromley Hill | 642 yd | |
| Buddys Cafe | 28 London Road, Bromley | 684 yd | |
| Grillery Fish Bar | 39 College Road, Bromley | 701 yd | |
| LRT Bus Stand Canteen | Bromley North Bus Station, Northside Road | 759 yd | |
| Bombay 2 Bromley | 78 College Road, Bromley | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Service Club | 33 London Road, Bromley | 673 yd | |
| Shortlands Golf Club | Meadow Road, Bromley | 889 yd | |
| Swan And Mitre | 262 High Street, Bromley | 986 yd | |
| Metropolis | 256 High Street, Bromley | 986 yd | |
| Star And Garter | 227 High Street, Bromley | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montagu's Sushi | 26 London Road, Bromley | 684 yd | |
| Seven Stars Kebab | 30 London Road, Bromley | 684 yd | |
| Sweet Jerk | 33 College Road, Bromley | 701 yd | |
| Stop 4 Wings | 76 College Road, Bromley | 762 yd | |
| Fu Do | 79 Beckenham Lane, Bromley | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parish C Of E Primary School LONDON LANE | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Warren Avenue Playing Fields Warren Avenue | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Shortlands Golf Club RAVENSBOURNE AVENUE | golf | 845 yd |
| Valley Primary School BECKENHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.