London Lane is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 4HB 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 London Lane, Bromley, BR1 4HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4NZ, BR1 4HD, BR1 4HH, BR1 4HG, BR1 3RL, BR1 4HX, BR1 3ST, BR1 3SY, BR1 3SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR1 4HB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 52% | 49.6% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48% | 50.4% | 2.4% | 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 4HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 44.2% | 44.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 33.8% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11.3% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 49.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 34% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.1% | 19% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 5.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 42.1% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 82.8% | 66.1% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 82.1% | 72.5% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 10.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 73% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 12.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 2.1% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Lane was 81.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Lane has the 46th highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 282nd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% 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 25 Redlands Court, 21 London Lane, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-03-10 | £309,331 |
| 49 London Lane, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £987,000 | 2024-08-13 | £1,039,444 |
| Flat 9 Wych Elm Lodge, 29 London Lane, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-11-29 | £286,320 |
| Flat 17 Redlands Court, 21 London Lane, Bromley, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-11-15 | £299,103 |
| Flat 22 Redlands Court, 21 London Lane, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-07-20 | £309,017 |
BR1 4HB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4HB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary School Beckenham Lane , Shortlands BR2 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 2out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,470 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,810 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 4,793 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,889 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,349 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 1,891 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grillery Fish Bar | 39 College Road, Bromley | 624 yd | |
| Quasar Elite | Quasar, 94 Bromley Hill | 687 yd | |
| Bombay 2 Bromley | 78 College Road, Bromley | 702 yd | |
| Buddys Cafe | 28 London Road, Bromley | 730 yd | |
| LRT Bus Stand Canteen | Bromley North Bus Station, Northside Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Service Club | 33 London Road, Bromley | 739 yd | |
| Prince Frederick | The Prince Frederick, 31 Nichol Lane | 806 yd | |
| The Crown In Sundridge | 46 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 841 yd | |
| Swan And Mitre | 262 High Street, Bromley | 1,040 yd | |
| Metropolis | 256 High Street, Bromley | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Jerk | 33 College Road, Bromley | 624 yd | |
| Stop 4 Wings | 76 College Road, Bromley | 702 yd | |
| Montagu's Sushi | 26 London Road, Bromley | 730 yd | |
| Seven Stars Kebab | 30 London Road, Bromley | 730 yd | |
| Long House | 20 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parish C Of E Primary School LONDON LANE | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Warren Avenue Playing Fields Warren Avenue | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Valley Primary School BECKENHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Shortlands Golf Club RAVENSBOURNE AVENUE | golf | 1,058 yd |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,070 yd |
| The Sundridge Park Club Lawn Close | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.