Grove Close, Bromley, BR2 7AR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR2 7AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.2%	50.7%	1.5%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	50.8%	49.3%	-1.5%	49.0%	0.3%

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 BR2 7AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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	27.4%	25.6%	-1.8%	37.9%	-12.3%
Married: Opposite sex	60.5%	62.5%	2.0%	44.2%	18.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	4.8%	3.7%	-1.1%	9.1%	-5.4%
Widowed	6.5%	5.6%	-0.9%	6.1%	-0.5%

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 (90.2%) 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	54.7%	60.7%	6.0%	48.4%	12.3%
Good health	34.6%	29.5%	-5.1%	33.6%	-4.1%
Fair health	7.9%	8.4%	0.5%	12.7%	-4.3%
Bad health	2.3%	0.9%	-1.4%	4.0%	-3.1%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.7%

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 BR2 7AR this area, 9.6% 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 47%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.5%	9.6%	-0.9%	18.2%	-8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	7.4%	-7.0%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	15.3%	-3.6%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	3.1%	-0.6%	5.3%	-2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.4%	16.4%	0.0%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	33.6%	47%	13.4%	33.8%	13.2%
Other	2.5%	1.1%	-1.4%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.9%
Other Asian	1.4%	0.2%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.4%
Black African	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	94.7%	93.1%	-1.6%	81.4%	11.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Other	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	1.6%	0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.6%	90.8%	-4.8%	83.2%	7.6%
European Union	1.4%	4.6%	3.2%	6.1%	-1.5%
Africa	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.2%	1.4%	1.2%	0.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.5%	90.2%	-4.3%	83.2%	7.0%
10+ Years	0.2%	7.1%	6.9%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	0.2%	-4.9%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.7%	76.7%	16.0%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Germany	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Portugal	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Oceania	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	1.1%	13.5%	-12.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.1%	37.2%	2.9%
Christian	54%	46.2%	7.8%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Grove Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Close was 77.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% higher than the Hayes & Coney Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Grove Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hayes & Coney Hall and the 297th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£65,000

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in BR2 7AR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Grove Close are based on 8 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 Grove Close, Bromley, BR2 7AR

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR2 7AR

Average Price
£1,243,575

Semi-Detached
£1,315,306

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,219,665

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grove Close

Average Price
£1,133,983

Semi-Detached
£1,099,122

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,154,900

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grove CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Grove Close, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£1,275,000	2022-05-20	£1,370,390
5 Grove Close, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£950,000	2017-05-19	£1,149,512
6 Grove Close, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£1,250,000	2017-01-16	£1,514,364
3 Grove Close, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£775,000	2015-09-02	£1,076,975
4 Grove Close, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£570,000	2011-08-05	£1,105,421

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR2 7AR

Employment

BR2 7AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.

BR2 7AR 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 Employee	115
Retired	94
Self-Employed	48
Part-Time Employee	33
Student (economically inactive)	24
Looking after home or family	20
Unemployed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	31
Professional, scientific and technical activities	28
Human health and social work activities	24
Education	23
Construction	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Other	13
Information and communication	11
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hayes Primary School George Lane , Hayes BR2 7LQ	3out of 4	938 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wickham Common Primary School Gates Green Road , Coney Hall BR4 9DG	3out of 4	1,101 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hawes Down Primary School The Mead , BR4 0BA	3out of 4	1,447 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pickhurst Infant Academy Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL	4out of 4	1,573 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pickhurst Academy Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL	4out of 4	1,573 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB	4out of 4	441 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP	3out of 4	1,805 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ	3out of 4	2,442 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH	3out of 4	2,465 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE	3out of 4	2,899 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	2,226 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Livability Nash College Croydon Road , Hayes BR2 7AG	- not rated	657 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baston House School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB	- not rated	805 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE	4out of 4	1,428 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wickham Court School Layhams Road , BR4 9HW	- not rated	1,764 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA	3out of 4	2,495 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roebucks Cricket Club	Burton Pynsent House, West Common Road	289 yd
Regans At The New Inn	New Inn, Station Approach	381 yd
Costa Coffee	51 Station Approach, Hayes	406 yd
Tugra Restaurant	44 Station Approach, Hayes	453 yd
Ginger Indian Cuisine	36 Station Approach, Hayes	458 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal British Legion Club	14 Station Hill, Hayes	282 yd
The Real Ale Way	55 Station Approach, Hayes	391 yd
Metropolitan Police Sports And Social Club	The Warren, Croydon Road	603 yd
The Craft Beer Rooms	6 Bourne Way, Hayes	664 yd
The George	29 Hayes Street, Hayes	797 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tom Bells Traditional Fish Bar	70 Station Approach, Hayes	458 yd
Hayes Kebab & Burger House	2 Bourne Way, Hayes	664 yd
Hayes Village Fish Bar	38 Hayes Street, Hayes	674 yd
Golden Valley	72 Croydon Road, West Wickham	1,021 yd
Sea Dainties Fish Bar	82 Croydon Road, West Wickham	1,021 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's Local	7 Station Approach, Hayes		507 yd
Iceland	2 - 4 Station Approach, Hayes		535 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hayes School WEST COMMON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	318 yd
Metropolitan Police Sports Club THE WARREN THE WARREN CROYDON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	604 yd
Hayes Village Hall HAYES VILLAGE HALL HAYES VILLAGE HALL HAYES STREET		652 yd
Baston School (Closed) Baston Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	667 yd
Bromley Rugby Football Club BARNET WOOD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	801 yd
Petts Wood Fc BARNET WOOD ROAD	grass pitches	835 yd
Hayes Primary School GEORGE LANE	grass pitches	875 yd
Park House Rugby Football Club Barnet Wood Road	grass pitches	916 yd
Coney Hall Football Club TIEPIGS LANE	grass pitches	925 yd
Wickham Common Primary School GATES GREEN ROAD	grass pitches	1,056 yd

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	16.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	16.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	16.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

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

Overview of BR2 7AR