Overview of BR2 8AE

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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.4%51%0.6% 51.0% 0.0%
Male49.6%49%-0.6% 49.0% 0.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single40.3%36.9%-3.4% 37.9% -1.0%
Married: Opposite sex44.5%48.4%3.9% 44.2% 4.2%
Separated1.9%1.6%-0.3% 2.2% -0.6%
Divorced9.7%9.6%-0.1% 9.1% 0.5%
Widowed3.5%3.5%0.0% 6.1% -2.6%

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 (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health56.4%56.9%0.5% 48.4% 8.5%
Good health33.2%31.1%-2.1% 33.6% -2.5%
Fair health8.5%7.6%-0.9% 12.7% -5.1%
Bad health1.5%3.7%2.2% 4.0% -0.3%
Very bad health0.5%0.7%0.2% 1.2% -0.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications20.6%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 Levels15.8%13%-2.8% 13.4% -0.4%
Apprenticeship3.9%5.7%1.8% 5.3% 0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.9%17.5%4.6% 16.9% 0.6%
Degree or Similar24.2%34.6%10.4% 33.8% 0.8%
Other2.6%2.9%0.3% 2.8% 0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.7%3.9%2.2% 1.1% 2.8%
Chinese0%0.2%0.2% 0.7% -0.5%
Indian0.5%3.9%3.4% 3.1% 0.8%
Other Asian1%2%1.0% 1.6% 0.4%
Black African3.4%2.4%-1.0% 2.5% -0.1%
Black Caribbean1%2.2%1.2% 1.0% 1.2%
Other Black2.2%0.7%-1.5% 0.5% 0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0%2.4%2.4% 0.8% 1.6%
Mixed White and African0%0.5%0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.5%2%0.5% 0.9% 1.1%
Mixed Other0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
White88.9%75.4%-13.5% 81.4% -6.0%
Arab0%0.2%0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Other0%3.4%3.4% 1.6% 1.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.3%83.7%-6.6% 83.2% 0.5%
European Union3.4%4.1%0.7% 6.1% -2.0%
Rest of Europe0.7%0.7%0.0% 0.8% -0.1%
Africa2.2%2.2%0.0% 2.7% -0.5%
Middle East and Asia2.2%7.6%5.4% 5.6% 2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.2%1.7%1.5% 1.3% 0.4%
Oceania1%0%-1.0% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK88.9%83.9%-5.0% 83.2% 0.7%
10+ Years0.5%13%12.5% 9.8% 3.2%
5-10 Years0.5%1%0.5% 2.9% -1.9%
2-5 Years2.7%1.2%-1.5% 2.2% -1.0%
Less than 2 years7.5%1%-6.5% 1.9% -0.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.2% 76.7% 7.5%
Ireland2.4% 0.6% 1.8%
France1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
Germany0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Italy0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Portugal0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Lithuania0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Romania1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Other EU countries0.7% 1.5% -0.8%
Central and Western Africa0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Middle East0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Southern Asia0.5% 1.2% -0.7%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Central and South America0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
No passport held6.3% 13.5% -7.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion41.4% 37.2% 4.2%
Christian43.9% 46.2% -2.3%
Buddhist0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Hindu2% 1.7% 0.3%
Muslim5.6% 6.5% -0.9%
Not answered6.9% 6.0% 0.9%

Safety

Is Parkfield Way Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,500
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BR2 8AE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Parkfield Way are based on 61 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 Parkfield Way, Bromley, BR2 8AE

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR2 8AE

Average Price
£507,687
Semi-Detached
£504,424
Terraced
£519,107
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Parkfield Way

Average Price
£503,413
Semi-Detached
£495,389
Terraced
£514,214
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Parkfield WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
19 Parkfield Way, Bromley, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£520,0002025-02-07 £539,024
27 Parkfield Way, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£485,0002023-08-14 £514,333
53 Parkfield Way, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£545,0002022-11-04 £552,057
1 Parkfield Way, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£480,0002021-12-22 £537,621
35 Parkfield Way, Bromley, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£482,5002021-09-29 £548,051
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR2 8AE

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee136
Self-Employed42
Part-Time Employee39
Retired37
Other16
Long-Term Sick or disabled13
Unemployed11
Student (economically inactive)10
Looking after home or family9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Construction29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Human health and social work activities23
Education22
Financial and insurance activities20
Other18
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Administrative and support service activities15
Accommodation and food service activities12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Manufacturing8
Information and communication6
Real estate activities5
Transport and storage4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Teds227 Southborough Lane, Bromley261 yd
Harvester - Crooked BilletCrooked Billet, 286 Southborough Lane264 yd
Vunch Cafe217 Southborough Lane, Bromley286 yd
Mustard201 Southborough Lane, Bromley347 yd
Tony's Cafe & Grill197 Southborough Lane, Bromley352 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Chequers177 Southborough Lane, Bromley676 yd
Bromley Golf CentreMagpie Hall Lane, Bromley1,010 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marks Fish & Chips And Chinese Take Away229 Southborough Lane, Bromley261 yd
Salisbury Fish Bar4 Salisbury Road, Bromley976 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Parkfield Recreation Ground
PARKFIELD WAY
grass pitches235 yd
Southborough Primary School
SOUTHBOROUGH LANE
grass pitches318 yd
Bromley High School
BLACKBROOK LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts829 yd
Bromley Golf Centre
MAGPIE HALL LANE
golf974 yd
Bishop Justus C Of E School
MAGPIE HALL LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches1,009 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed143.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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