Whitebeam Avenue is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR2 8DW 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 Whitebeam Avenue, Bromley, BR2 8DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR2 8DN, BR2 8DY, BR2 8DZ, BR2 8DT, BR2 8FG, BR2 8DU, BR2 8DB, BR2 8DP, BR2 8DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR2 8DW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 54.3% | 53% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BR2 8DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.2% | 42.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 39.9% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 7% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 7% | -6.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.4% | 49.4% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 11.9% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 35% | 17.5% | -17.5% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 7.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 17.9% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 32.5% | 17.9% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 7.1% | 4.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 84.4% | 70.1% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
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 | 92.7% | 81.9% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 82.1% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.6% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.6% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitebeam Avenue was 145.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.5% higher than the Bromley Common & Holwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whitebeam Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bromley Common & Holwood and the 129th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Whitebeam Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-09-10 | £547,934 |
| 126 Whitebeam Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-07-02 | £492,961 |
| 128 Whitebeam Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2021-12-16 | £551,803 |
| 116 Whitebeam Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2020-11-20 | £554,737 |
| 72 Whitebeam Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2019-07-17 | £535,919 |
BR2 8DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Primary School Princes Plain , BR2 8LD | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,968 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 | 893 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,683 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 | 1,489 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baston House School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester - Crooked Billet | Crooked Billet, 286 Southborough Lane | 747 yd | |
| Teds | 227 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 860 yd | |
| Vunch Cafe | 217 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 865 yd | |
| Mustard | 201 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 877 yd | |
| Tony's Cafe & Grill | 197 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bromleians Football Club | Scrubs Farm, Lower Gravel Road | 743 yd | |
| Bromley Golf Centre | Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks Fish & Chips And Chinese Take Away | 229 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Recreation Ground PARKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| John Cooper Ground (Old Bromleians Fc) LOWER GRAVEL ROAD | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Southborough Primary School SOUTHBOROUGH LANE | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Bishop Justus C Of E School MAGPIE HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Bromley Golf Centre MAGPIE HALL LANE | golf | 848 yd |
| Trinity Church Of England Primary School PRINCES PLAIN | artificial grass pitch | 981 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 | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.