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Park Avenue is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 4EG is located in the Plaistow 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 Park Avenue, Bromley, BR1 4EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4EE, BR1 4EL, BR1 4EH, BR1 4DX, BR1 4EJ, BR1 4HF, BR1 4HP, BR1 4HT, BR1 4HN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 4EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female58.2%51.8%-6.4% 51.0% 0.8%
Male41.8%48.2%6.4% 49.0% -0.8%

Partnership Status

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 4EG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single19.1%22.6%3.5% 37.9% -15.3%
Married: Opposite sex50.4%63.3%12.9% 44.2% 19.1%
Married: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Separated1.2%2.2%1.0% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced6.6%4.4%-2.2% 9.1% -4.7%
Widowed22.7%7%-15.7% 6.1% 0.9%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health39.2%51.4%12.2% 48.4% 3.0%
Good health29.7%36.3%6.6% 33.6% 2.7%
Fair health17.4%10.5%-6.9% 12.7% -2.2%
Bad health7.7%1.8%-5.9% 4.0% -2.2%
Very bad health5.9%0%-5.9% 1.2% -1.2%

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 4EG this area, 7.5% 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 55.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications29.3%7.5%-21.8% 18.2% -10.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6.9%6.7%-0.2% 9.6% -2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.2%9.7%-2.5% 13.4% -3.7%
Apprenticeship3.6%1.9%-1.7% 5.3% -3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.9%15%5.1% 16.9% -1.9%
Degree or Similar34%55.1%21.1% 33.8% 21.3%
Other4.2%4.1%-0.1% 2.8% 1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%2.1%2.1% 1.1% 1.0%
Chinese1%5.5%4.5% 0.7% 4.8%
Indian5.6%8.2%2.6% 3.1% 5.1%
Pakistani1.3%0.9%-0.4% 2.7% -1.8%
Other Asian2.3%8.8%6.5% 1.6% 7.2%
Black African1%5.8%4.8% 2.5% 3.3%
Black Caribbean2.1%4.5%2.4% 1.0% 3.5%
Mixed White and Asian2.8%2.1%-0.7% 0.8% 1.3%
Mixed White and African0.5%0%-0.5% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.5%0.9%0.4% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other0.5%1.2%0.7% 0.8% 0.4%
White81.8%55.5%-26.3% 81.4% -25.9%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab0%1.8%1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Other0.5%2.4%1.9% 1.6% 0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 68.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.4%68.7%-15.7% 83.2% -14.5%
European Union3.8%5.4%1.6% 6.1% -0.7%
Rest of Europe1.3%0.3%-1.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa1.3%5.1%3.8% 2.7% 2.4%
Middle East and Asia7.4%15.1%7.7% 5.6% 9.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.5%4.8%3.3% 1.3% 3.5%
Oceania0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.3% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK83.6%68.7%-14.9% 83.2% -14.5%
10+ Years1.3%23.5%22.2% 9.8% 13.7%
5-10 Years3.1%1.5%-1.6% 2.9% -1.4%
2-5 Years1%3%2.0% 2.2% 0.8%
Less than 2 years11%3.3%-7.7% 1.9% 1.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.5% 76.7% 8.8%
Ireland1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Portugal0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Other EU countries1.2% 1.5% -0.3%
Central and Western Africa3% 0.3% 2.7%
Middle East0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Eastern Asia1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
South-East Asia1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
North America and the Caribbean1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Oceania0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
No passport held1.5% 13.5% -12.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion21.1% 37.2% -16.1%
Christian49.7% 46.2% 3.5%
Buddhist2.1% 0.5% 1.6%
Hindu5.7% 1.7% 4.0%
Muslim8.7% 6.5% 2.2%
Sikh2.7% 0.9% 1.8%
Not answered9.9% 6.0% 3.9%

Safety

Is Park Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Avenue was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.6% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Park Avenue has the 45th highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 272nd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,000
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BR1 4EG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Park Avenue are based on 181 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 Park Avenue, Bromley, BR1 4EG

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR1 4EG

Average Price
£755,976
Semi-Detached
£903,882
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,064,326
Flats/Maisonettes
£326,836
Other
£2,097,204

Estimated Average Property Prices for Park Avenue

Average Price
£569,751
Semi-Detached
£946,563
Terraced
£585,831
Detached
£1,190,045
Flats/Maisonettes
£242,997
Other
£2,182,314

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Park AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
57 Park Avenue, Bromley, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£1,125,0002023-11-01 £1,177,270
33 Park Avenue, Bromley, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£885,0002022-11-18 £872,672
61 Park Avenue, Bromley, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£1,250,0002022-07-28 £1,270,513
51D Park Avenue, Bromley, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£262,5002022-05-24 £272,021
43 Park Avenue, Bromley, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£915,0002021-08-31 £1,010,886
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR1 4EG

Employment

BR1 4EG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 4EG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee90
Retired67
Self-Employed33
Part-Time Employee28
Looking after home or family20
Other9
Student (economically inactive)9
Unemployed7
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities25
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Financial and insurance activities17
Education16
Construction12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles10
Administrative and support service activities10
Information and communication9
Other7
Manufacturing7
Transport and storage5
Real estate activities4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Accommodation and food service activities3

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parish Church of England Primary School
London Lane , BR1 4HF
4out of 4 306 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Burnt Ash Primary School
Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX
3out of 4 473 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Rangefield Primary School
Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP
2out of 4 1,030 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Good Shepherd RC School
Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP
3out of 4 1,087 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Launcelot Primary School
Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA
3out of 4 1,110 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy
Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB
3out of 4 1,317 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ
4out of 4 1,493 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Sedgehill Academy
Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW
- not rated 2,558 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Conisborough College
Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE
2out of 4 2,612 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bullers Wood School for Boys
Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW
- not rated 2,633 yd Free schools Not Applicable Boys 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 4,142 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Taunton Road , SE12 8PD
3out of 4 4,580 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
3out of 4 4,911 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Tutorial Foundation
76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY
- not rated 1,326 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
New Woodlands School
Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD
3out of 4 1,626 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashgrove School Ltd
116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE
- not rated 1,673 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bishop Challoner School
228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS
- not rated 1,752 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Drumbeat School and ASD Service
Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE
3out of 4 1,833 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Lavender House26 Plaistow Lane, Bromley583 yd
Raj Moni10 Plaistow Lane, Bromley583 yd
Chai With Friends87 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley600 yd
Peking Diner71 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley600 yd
Grillery Fish Bar39 College Road, Bromley686 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Prince FrederickThe Prince Frederick, 31 Nichol Lane471 yd
The Crown In Sundridge46 Plaistow Lane, Bromley583 yd
Sundridge Park Working Men's Club134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley716 yd
Sundridge Park Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets ClubLawn Close, Bromley737 yd
Sundridge Park Golf ClubGarden Road, Bromley884 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Long House20 Plaistow Lane, Bromley583 yd
Top Fryer75 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley600 yd
The Big Portion79 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley600 yd
Sweet Jerk33 College Road, Bromley686 yd
Stop 4 Wings76 College Road, Bromley773 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express1 Plaistow Lane, Bromley458 yd
Lidl129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley758 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Parish C Of E Primary School
LONDON LANE
grass pitches178 yd
Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club
DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD
grass pitches439 yd
The Sundridge Park Club
Lawn Close
squash courts, tennis courts739 yd
Sundridge Park Golf Club
GARDEN ROAD
golf884 yd
Sundridge Park Executive Fitness Centre (Closed)
Plaistow Lane
health and fitness suite, swimming pool947 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 94.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 94.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 94.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed50.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed135.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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