London Lane is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 4HE 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 4HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4HF, BR1 3QN, BR1 3QP, BR1 3QW, BR1 3QG, BR1 3QF, BR1 3PF, BR1 3QE, BR1 4EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 4HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 52.2% | 54.1% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.9% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 4HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.4% | 35.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 52.9% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 51.4% | 55.7% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 34.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 53.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 13.3% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 3.1% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 11.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 53.9% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 20.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.7% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 85.9% | 73.9% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 88.8% | 81.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 81.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.7% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 1.6% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Lane was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
London Lane has the 68th lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 409th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

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 1 42 London Lane, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £271,250 | 2025-08-11 | £264,259 |
| Flat 5 42 London Lane, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-03-08 | £330,597 |
| 50 London Lane, Bromley, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,580,000 | 2020-05-18 | £1,738,184 |
| Flat 1 42 London Lane, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-03-27 | £281,766 |
| 68 London Lane, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £619,100 | 2018-10-09 | £712,992 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of England Primary School London Lane , BR1 4HF | - not rated | 133 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parish Church of England Primary School London Lane , BR1 4HF | 3out of 4 | 133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | - not rated | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 4out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Infant School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | - not rated | 835 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | 3out of 4 | 2,244 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 | 3,727 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 | 4,952 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,327 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford House School 124 College Road , BR1 3PF | - not rated | 192 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bromley Mencap Station Road , BR1 3LP | - not rated | 670 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Youth Services Ltd Basco House , 27a Widmore Road BR1 1RW | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity College 81 Plaistow Lane , BR1 3LL | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lavender House | 26 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 376 yd | |
| Raj Moni | 10 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 376 yd | |
| Grillery Fish Bar | 39 College Road, Bromley | 394 yd | |
| Bombay 2 Bromley | 78 College Road, Bromley | 478 yd | |
| LRT Bus Stand Canteen | Bromley North Bus Station, Northside Road | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Frederick | The Prince Frederick, 31 Nichol Lane | 367 yd | |
| The Crown In Sundridge | 46 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 376 yd | |
| Sundridge Park Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club | Lawn Close, Bromley | 642 yd | |
| United Service Club | 33 London Road, Bromley | 755 yd | |
| Red Lion | 10 North Road, Bromley | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long House | 20 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 376 yd | |
| Sweet Jerk | 33 College Road, Bromley | 394 yd | |
| Stop 4 Wings | 76 College Road, Bromley | 478 yd | |
| Montagu's Sushi | 26 London Road, Bromley | 712 yd | |
| Seven Stars Kebab | 30 London Road, Bromley | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 292 yd | |
| Lidl | 129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 915 yd | |
| Lidl | 124 - 126 High Street, Bromley | 920 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Walters Yard | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parish C Of E Primary School LONDON LANE | grass pitches | 137 yd |
| The Sundridge Park Club Lawn Close | squash courts, tennis courts | 641 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Sundridge Park Executive Fitness Centre (Closed) Plaistow Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 758 yd |
| Sundridge Park Golf Club GARDEN ROAD | golf | 858 yd |
| Trugym Bromley 31-33 31-33 EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Holy Trinity College (Closed) Plaistow Lane | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed Church Hall FREELANDS ROAD | 1,054 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.