Parkfield Way is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR2 8AE is located in the Bromley Common & Holwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beckenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parkfield Way, Bromley, BR2 8AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR2 8AF, BR2 8EE, BR2 8EF, BR2 8AB, BR2 8EG, BR2 8AD, BR2 8AS, BR2 8AT, BR2 8AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR2 8AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.3% | 36.9% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 48.4% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (88%) 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 | 56.4% | 56.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 31.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.6% | 17.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 8.9% | -11.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.5% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 34.6% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.9% | 75.4% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 90.3% | 83.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 83.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 13% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkfield Way was 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% lower than the Bromley Common & Holwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkfield Way has the 18th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bromley Common & Holwood and the 405th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Parkfield Way, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-02-07 | £539,024 |
| 27 Parkfield Way, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-08-14 | £514,333 |
| 53 Parkfield Way, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-11-04 | £552,057 |
| 1 Parkfield Way, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-12-22 | £537,621 |
| 35 Parkfield Way, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2021-09-29 | £548,051 |
BR2 8AE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8AE 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 | 136 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Primary School Princes Plain , BR2 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raglan Primary School Raglan Road , BR2 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teds | 227 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 261 yd | |
| Harvester - Crooked Billet | Crooked Billet, 286 Southborough Lane | 264 yd | |
| Vunch Cafe | 217 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 286 yd | |
| Mustard | 201 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 347 yd | |
| Tony's Cafe & Grill | 197 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 177 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 676 yd | |
| Bromley Golf Centre | Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks Fish & Chips And Chinese Take Away | 229 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 261 yd | |
| Salisbury Fish Bar | 4 Salisbury Road, Bromley | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Recreation Ground PARKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Southborough Primary School SOUTHBOROUGH LANE | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Bromley High School BLACKBROOK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 829 yd |
| Bromley Golf Centre MAGPIE HALL LANE | golf | 974 yd |
| Bishop Justus C Of E School MAGPIE HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.