West Common Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR2 7BX is located in the Hayes & Coney Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beckenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Common Road, Bromley, BR2 7BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR2 7DH, BR2 7BA, BR2 7DD, BR2 7BD, BR2 7LL, BR2 7LP, BR2 7BE, BR2 7BG, BR2 7BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR2 7BX 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% |
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 7BX 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% |
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% |
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 7BX 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Common Road 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.
West Common Road 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 West Common Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2023-03-30 | £951,295 |
| 32 West Common Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-11-23 | £780,951 |
| 56 West Common Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2021-06-22 | £817,381 |
| 3 West Common Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £737,000 | 2020-09-08 | £877,845 |
| 34 West Common Road, Bromley, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,026,000 | 2017-06-01 | £2,169,165 |
BR2 7BX 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 7BX 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Primary School George Lane , Hayes BR2 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Common Primary School Gates Green Road , Coney Hall BR4 9DG | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickhurst Infant Academy Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickhurst Academy Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Down Primary School The Mead , BR4 0BA | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,227 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 | 2,879 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baston House School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livability Nash College Croydon Road , Hayes BR2 7AG | - not rated | 921 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE | 4out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Court School Layhams Road , BR4 9HW | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Street Kitchen | 40 Hayes Street, Hayes | 388 yd | |
| Hello Burger | 34 Hayes Street, Hayes | 388 yd | |
| Old Village Cafe | 56 Hayes Street, Hayes | 388 yd | |
| Roebucks Cricket Club | Burton Pynsent House, West Common Road | 396 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 51 Station Approach, Hayes | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Ale Way | 55 Station Approach, Hayes | 412 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 14 Station Hill, Hayes | 418 yd | |
| The George | 29 Hayes Street, Hayes | 509 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Rooms | 6 Bourne Way, Hayes | 744 yd | |
| Park House Rugby Football Club | Barnet Wood Road, Hayes | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Village Fish Bar | 38 Hayes Street, Hayes | 388 yd | |
| Tom Bells Traditional Fish Bar | 70 Station Approach, Hayes | 447 yd | |
| Hayes Kebab & Burger House | 2 Bourne Way, Hayes | 744 yd | |
| J And D Kebab 2 | 20 Chilham Way, Hayes | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 7 Station Approach, Hayes | 449 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 - 4 Station Approach, Hayes | 501 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayes School WEST COMMON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Hayes Village Hall HAYES VILLAGE HALL HAYES VILLAGE HALL HAYES STREET | 358 yd | |
| Hayes Primary School GEORGE LANE | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Baston School (Closed) Baston Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Petts Wood Fc BARNET WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Bromley Rugby Football Club BARNET WOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 798 yd |
| Metropolitan Police Sports Club THE WARREN THE WARREN CROYDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Park House Rugby Football Club Barnet Wood Road | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Coney Hall Football Club TIEPIGS LANE | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.